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Grassroots group dumpster dives to combat food insecurity

Dumpster diving to give back. Metro and his kids, Lynnea and Nathan, are doing what they have been doing for the last 10 years: heading out on their weekly dumpster-diving run.

13h ago

First positive case of hantavirus in B.C. is a low risk to public

Canada's first positive test for the Andes strain of hantavirus linked to the outbreak from the cruise ship MV Hondius has been confirmed in B.C.

14h ago

Vancouver’s Italian Day asking for emergency grant due to FIFA ads

The Italian Day Festival Society says it is at risk of a scaled-back festival this year.

17h ago

Lion’s Bay Search and Rescue respond to stranded hikers on Mount Brunswick trail

On Saturday, a group of hikers got stuck on Mount Brunswick trail and had to be rescued by Lion’s Bay Search and Rescue.

17h ago

Explosion results in temporary road closure in Nanaimo

Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday Nanaimo RCMP responded to a report of an explosion in a wooded area.

22h ago

Fire under the Arthur Laing Bridge breaks out early Sunday morning

At approximately 12:30 a.m., Sunday morning, Vancouver Firefighters received multiple 911 calls about a fire at Southwest Marine Drive and Hudson Street.

20h ago

Car fire resulting in explosion in Newton Sunday morning

A car exploded outside residences just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood.

22h ago

Overnight snowfall forecasted for Coquihalla Highway

Environment Canada is out with a warning for drivers along the Coquihalla Highway.

May 16, 2026 7:14 pm PST PST

Incoming rain could decrease fire risks, says BC Wildfire Service

There are several active wildfires across B.C., but authorities say incoming precipitation may bring some relief.

May 16, 2026 4:25 pm PST PST

Poll suggests most people in B.C. are in favour of higher fines for emergency vehicle violations

A majority of British Columbians support hiking fines for anyone interfering with an emergency vehicle.

May 16, 2026 3:44 pm PST PST