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B. C. condo owner's $58 K claim over sewage backup damage dismissed
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (516+ words) Posted June 5, 2026 9: 13 am. A B. C. woman's claim for more than $58, 000 in damages after sewage backed up into her first-floor strata unit has been dismissed, the B. C. Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) says. According to the woman, her strata corporation had failed to properly…...
Canada's forests ministers agree old methods won't work, with action plan coming soon
18+ hour, 52+ min ago (595+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 5: 31 pm. The days of chopping down a tree and paying stumpage fees are on the way out for the timber industry, Canada's forest ministers have heard, with the hope of a revival pinned on a new task force…...
Surrey Home targeted twice in two weeks by extortion-linked shootings
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (263+ words) Vancouver's Pride Society has become the latest festival feeling the pinch but Vancouver City Council has approved funding to ensure this summer's Pride Parade goes on as scheduled. Kurt Black reports. A Surrey home has been struck by gunfire for…...
2nd Surrey police board member steps down
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (776+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 6: 24 pm. The Surrey Police Board has announced that another member has stepped down. The board says James Carwana announced his resignation via the provincial government following the firing of former chief Norm Lipinski. Earlier this week, board chair…...
Police warn of distraction theft and blessing scam after seniors scammed
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (655+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 3: 48 pm. Vancouver police are warning the public again about distraction thefts and blessing scams that are targeting seniors. Three incidents have been reported in Vancouver over the past few days. "If you have elderly loved ones and neighbours,…...
Criminal lawyer breaks down impact of charges against B. C. MLA Jordan Kealy
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (716+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 2: 22 pm. Independent MLA for the riding of Peace River North, Jordan Kealy has been charged with one count of sexual assault according to Crown Counsel. "Mr. Kealy has been charged, which means that the evidence gathered by the…...
Massey Tunnel closing overnight for two nights
23+ hour, 29+ min ago (449+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 1: 20 pm. Heads up if your overnight commute involves the Massey Tunnel: The tunnel will be closed in both directions June 5 to 7, overnight from 10 p. m. to 4: 30 a. m. Mainroad crews will be performing line safety equipment testing and maintenance in both directions....
Police responding to unfolding incident on Bowen Island
1+ day, 37+ min ago (340+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 12: 12 pm. The RCMP says its Emergency Response Team is on the scene of an unfolding police incident on Bowen Island. Mounties say the situation is in relation to an ongoing investigation. "We recognize the significant police presence may…...
Allan Schoenborn being granted a conditional discharge met with anger, shock
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1305+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 9: 50 am. Shock and anger are being felt across the province after the B. C. Review Board has granted child-killer Allan Schoenborn a conditional discharge. He has to follow more than a dozen conditions, but none of them include anything about…...
B. C. MLA charged with sexual assault
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (525+ words) Posted June 4, 2026 9: 09 am. Crown Counsel has confirmed Jordan Kealy, who currently sits as an Independent MLA in the riding of Peace River North, has been charged with one count of sexual assault. The BC Prosecution Service says the "alleged offences…...