Coastal Nations double down on pipeline opposition in meeting with prime minister

An alliance of First Nations has reiterated its opposition to an Alberta bitumen pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast in a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Following the sit-down meeting in Prince Rupert this morning (Jan. 13), leaders of the Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative held a press conference at the Crest Hotel

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Sentencing underway for B.C. RMCP officer who told witness to delete phone video

The junior Prince George RCMP officer who directed a witness to delete a smartphone video the night an Indigenous man died in police custody in 2017 should be jailed for six months for obstruction of justice, according to a Crown prosecutor. But the defence lawyer for Arthur Dalman, 33, said he should instead receive a

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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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