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Driver arrested after dump truck rollover in Abbotsford

The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says the driver of a dump truck has been arrested for impaired driving after a rollover crash on Bradner Road.

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Vancouver police investigating after sedan driver hits pedestrian, drives away

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it is investigating after the driver of a blue sedan struck a pedestrian and drove away.

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MLA Ian Paton defects from B.C. Conservatives, plans to form new party with Peter Milobar

Two British Columbia MLAs who have recently defected from the provincial Conservatives say they are forming a new party.

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Evacuation alert issued for several properties in Lions Bay due to wildfire

An evacuation alert has been issued for several properties in the Village of Lions Bay due to the nearby Lone Tree Creek wildfire.

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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with vehicle in Surrey

A cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment after a collision with a vehicle in South Surrey Sunday.

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Once-in-a-decade thunderstorm grounds flights, cuts power, ignites wildfires in B.C.

A massive thunderstorm charted a course over B.C.'s South Coast Saturday night, with more than 7,000 lightning strikes.

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Lightning storms spark more than 65 new wildfires across B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service says 67 new wildfires were sparked across British Columbia in the past 24 hours as a result of a widespread subtropical weather system that brought hot temperatures and significant lightning activity.

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At least 50 flights cancelled, 53 delayed after lightning storms disrupt YVR operations

The effects of overnight lightning storms continue to be felt at Vancouver International Airport, with dozens of flights cancelled or delayed Sunday.

August 23, 2026 12:07 pm PST PST

Fatal drowning reported at Albert Dyck Park in Abbotsford

A 30-year-old man died in a drowning at Albert Dyck Park in Abbotsford on Saturday, according to the Abbotsford Police Department.

August 23, 2026 10:35 am PST PST

Intense storm brings power outages, travel woes to parts of B.C.

An unusually strong storm pummeled southern British Columbia overnight, bringing heavy rain and lightning strikes that caused power outages and travel interruptions for thousands.

August 23, 2026 10:33 am PST PST