Police street team busts suspected drug trafficking operation in Maple Ridge

Ridge Meadows RCMP have busted a suspected drug trafficking operation near Maple Ridge’s downtown core. The RCMP’s Street Enforcement Unit (SEU), with the assistance of other partner units and agencies, recently executed a search warrant at a property in the 12300 block of 224 Street. Police say a number of individuals were arrested and removed […]

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Road to B.C.’s Bamfield reopens after 2 months of closures due to wildfire

Bamfield Main Road has reopened to public travel following extensive safety and repair work by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. However, additional daytime closures will be necessary in the coming weeks. Drivers should expect daytime closures starting the week of October 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These daytime closures will allow crews

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Environment Canada calls for strong winds for Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria

It’s going to be a windy, wet Friday for the Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement Friday (Oct. 24) cautioning Metro Vancouver residents about potential hazards from the strong winds and rain that are expected, including power outages due to tree damage, water pooling on

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Mud slide leaves Vancouver Island’s Holberg stranded and without power

A mudslide has closed Holberg Road outside of Holberg, with reports of several other slides having occurred. “The slide occurred on Northeast 60 Road at approximately the 14k mark,” said Dane Cameron, the Regional District of Mount Waddingtons’s emergency program coordinator. “This is a Western Forests Products sections of road. WFP is currently undertaking an

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Surrey’s Khaira re-signs with Abby Canucks ahead of banner-raising

Surrey-raised Jujhar Khaira has re-signed with Abbotsford Canucks following 24 playoff games with the Calder Cup-winning club last spring. Khaira, 31, returns with a one-year deal to provide veteran leadership for the AHL team. GM Ryan Johnson announced the move Thursday (Oct. 23), a day before the Canucks’ Friday home-opener vs. Ontario Reign and banner-raising

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