Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

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Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car in New Westminster: BCEHS

Nov 13, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Raynaldo Suarez |Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in New Westminster Wednesday afternoon. BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) told 1130 NewsRadio that just after 5:15 p.m. it received a phone call about a motor vehicle incident involving a pedestrian near McBride Blvd and 8 Ave. "Two ambulances responded and transported one patient to hospital in serious condition," said Joshua Grant, media relations with EHS.
B.C. Premier David Eby, 46 NDP MLAs sworn-in at Legislature

Nov 13, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan |Maria Vinca

Premier David Eby and his 46 New Democrat MLAs were sworn-in Wednesday at B.C.'s Legislature in Victoria. Eby says he could feel former premier John Horgan's presence and hear his message at the ceremony. "John's words certainly resonate for me today, and they continue to be a priority.
B.C. ports operations set to resume, despite ongoing labour dispute: BCMEA

Nov 13, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Operations at B.C. ports are set to resume tomorrow, despite the ongoing labour dispute between a union representing more than 700 locked-out port workers and the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). In a release Wednesday, the BCMEA said the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued an order directing them and all their members to resume operations on Nov. 14 and continue operations and duties until the Board makes a final decision about the labour dispute.
Chilliwack home fire damages 1 home, 1 vehicle, sends 2 people to hospital: crews

Nov 13, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Crews were kept busy fighting a blaze that damaged a single-family residence and a vehicle and sent two people to hospital in Chilliwack. In a release Wednesday, the Chilliwack Fire Department says it happened at a home near the intersection of Briteside Rd and Sherlaw Rd just after 3 p.m.They say while en route to the scene they "identified a visible column of smoke.
Canada to provide $9M in funding for at risk veterans

Nov 13, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

The federal government announced more than $9 million for projects that support veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness in British Columbia and the Yukon. In a release Tuesday, a day after Remembrance Day, the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities explained that these projects are funded through the Veterans Homelessness Program. It includes an investment of over $4.7 million for the VRS Communities' Affordable Housing Program at Legion Veterans Village in Surrey.
45 speeding tickets issued in school zones within 4 days

Nov 12, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Mounties in Kelowna say 45 speeding tickets were issued in school zones in the span of four days last week. In a release Tuesday, the Kelowna RCMP said their Municipal Traffic Section targeted school zone speeders between Nov. 4 and Nov. 7 and saw a concerning amount of violations. "45 school zone violation tickets were issued including one driver who was travelling 69 km/h in a 30 km/h school zone along Hollywood Road South," it said in a statement.
Metro Vancouver Transit Police seizes fentanyl disguised as dog treats

Nov 12, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Two people are facing multiple charges after fentanyl-disguised dog treats were seized by the Metro Vancouver Transit Police. In a release Tuesday, Transit police said they became aware of a man and a woman who were allegedly dealing illicit drugs around Surrey, including at transit stations last spring. "It was quickly determined that the suspects posed a serious risk to public safety due to their access to firearms and fentanyl that was disguised to look like dog treats," they said. Const.
Remembrance Day at Vancouver's Victory Square for 100th time

Nov 11, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Angela Bower |Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Over 20,000 people of all ages gathered at Vancouver's Victory Square Monday for the 100th time to commemorate Remembrance Day despite the rain. Remembrance Day is commemorated annually on Nov. 11 to honour the members who died in the armed forces serving their country. "This sombre day is a reminder of the sacrifices of Canadians in two world wars and other conflicts around the globe. We also remember the price paid by their families," B.C.'s Premier David Eby said in a news statement Monday.
DriveBC says part of Hwy 97 closed due to downed powerline

Nov 11, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan |Angelyna Mintz

A disclaimer for those driving in the Okanagan Monday afternoon: Hwy 97 is closed both ways just south of Peachland. Around 1 p.m. DriveBC said it was due to a tree falling and hitting a powerline and crews were en route. Just before 3 p.m. in an update, it said it does not have an estimated time for the highway reopening. Instead, it's asking drivers to take a two-hour detour.
Man with weapon arrested on Hwy 1 after vehicle incident

Nov 11, 2024 | vancouver.citynews.ca | Aastha Pandey-Kanaan

Mounties say a man allegedly in possession of a weapon was arrested after a single-vehicle incident on Highway 1 in Chilliwack. In a release Monday, the Chilliwack RCMP says it happened on Sunday, Nov. 10 in the evening. They say the man was making threats while he had the weapon. "After a short standoff, the man surrendered to police and he was taken into custody," they said in the release. RCMP has not confirmed the type of weapon in their release.