Burned vehicle in South Surrey likely linked to fatal Monday house fire

A car fire in South Surrey is believed to be related to a fatal Monday morning house fire in Surrey’s Panorama Ridge neighbourhood. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is looking for anyone with information about a Monday night (Jan.12) vehicle fire “in the area of” Redwood Park, at 17900 20 Ave. in Surrey. “At this […]

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Potholes sideline 15 vehicles along Highway 1 between Chilliwack and Hope

Tire-damaging potholes are popping up on Highway 1, according to reports from motorists travelling between Chilliwack and Hope. Motorists reported damage from deep potholes particularly in the eastbound lanes just past the weigh scale in Hope, and the variable speed limit was reduced. More than 15 vehicles parked on the shoulder of the highway early

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B.C. court says arbitrator’s vaccine opinions don’t matter, tosses Purolator COVID ruling

Turns out, the B.C. courts don’t think it is up to a labour arbitrator to decide if provincial public health orders are correct. In a decision released Friday (Jan. 9), the B.C. Court of Appeals invalidated a decision granting compensation for lost wages and benefits to Purolator employees and contractors put out of work because

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Draft pipeline rolls through B.C. again as NHL mid-term rankings revealed

The best B.C.-connected prospect in this year’s NHL draft conversation might be from Alberta. But the West Coast angle this winter is strong, with B.C. talent dotted throughout Central Scouting’s rankings. NHL Central Scouting unveiled its mid-term rankings for the 2026 NHL entry draft, set for June 26-27 in Buffalo, N.Y. Former Victoria Royal Keaton

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TransLink moves forward with separated bus lane plans for Langley, Maple Ridge

Preliminary plans for the Langley-Maple Ridge Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line are going to the public for feedback starting now and running to Feb. 8. The new BRT line is one of several proposed by TransLink to add faster transit service along major corridors in Metro Vancouver. The local line is to run from Willowbrook,

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