Charlie Carey

Vancouver

Digital Team Lead at CKWX-AM (Vancouver, BC)

@citynewsvan - @BCFNJC Gladue writer - settler on stolen xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ilw̓ətaɬ territories - trans they/them - formerly naarm

Articles

Pattullo Bridge to close over May long weekend

2 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

The Pattullo Bridge, which connects New Westminster and Surrey, will be closed to traffic in both directions over the coming May long weekend.
Vancouver's Gregor Robertson new federal minister of housing

2 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new cabinet on Tuesday, and in that, a local B.C. face takes over a major portfolio. Former Vancouver mayor turned Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby MP Gregor Robertson has been named the federal minister of housing. Robertson has also been named the minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. Tuesday's cabinet reveal also included moving several key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions.
Police hold B.C.-wide speeding, distracted driving blitz

2 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Mike Lloyd |Charlie Carey

There are even more reasons to watch your speed and not to touch your phone if you're behind the wheel on Tuesday. The Surrey Police Service, Delta Police, Metro Vancouver Transit Police, and ICBC are partnering on a one-day crackdown on speeding and distracted driving. SPS Staff Sgt. Lindsay Houghton tells 1130 NewsRadio that 'Project Swoop' is well-advertised with extra signs, volunteers, and speed indicators.
Vancouver Police arrest convicted murderer who fled halfway house

3 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

Police in Vancouver say a man who took off from his halfway house in 2023 has been rearrested after living in the Downtown Eastside under a different name. According to the Vancouver Police Department, the now 30-year-old man had been serving a 10-year prison sentence for multiple crimes, including second-degree murder in Winnipeg, when he was granted statutory release in March 2023.
You could win $3,700!

3 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

One lucky Insider Club member could become $3,700 richer today!Meteorologist Michael Kuss missed the mark on Friday's Guaranteed High. That means the jackpot is up for grabs!We'll announce the winning name sometime in the 4 p.m. hour - so make sure you tune in to listen! The person whose name is drawn will have 11 minutes and 30 seconds to call 310-1130 to claim the prize. The jackpot goes up by $100 each weekday that Michael gets the Guaranteed High right.
B.C. to give update on hiring internationally trained doctors, nurses

3 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

The strain on B.C.'s health-care system may soon be getting some reprieve. An update on recruiting United States-trained nurses, doctors, and other allied health professionals is set to take place in Victoria on Monday. Four billion dollars was set aside earlier this year in the provincial budget for health care, which included hiring more staff.
Gas prices jump in Vancouver after West Coast refinery problems

3 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

You might suffer from a little sticker shock Monday morning if you have to fill up your tank during your commute. The price for a litre of regular gas has jumped past $1.77 in Vancouver. According to GasBuddy.com, the average retail price for a litre of regular gas rose 10.4 c/L last week, to average around $1.71 on Sunday.
New Richmond initiative aims to improve outdoor accessibility

6 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

Shira Standfield has been a fan of outdoor activities her whole life. But it all changed when she sustained a spinal cord injury 30 years ago. Since then, she uses a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her from participating in indoor activities. "I just started to play pickleball ... and I also used to play wheelchair basketball, that was my sport, and I was on a women's national team for a couple of years and went to the Paralympics," she told CityNews Thursday.
Man charged with murder after 2 killings in Vancouver, Surrey

6 days ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

Police in Metro Vancouver say a man has been arrested and charged after a two-year-long investigation into two separate murders in Vancouver and Surrey. In an update on Friday, the Vancouver Police Department says on May 26, 2022, 18-year-old Maanav Kinkar was found dead at Hazelnut Meadows Park in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood. The Lower Mainland's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team took over the investigation into the killing and began looking for a suspect.
Organic Traditions Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds recalled: Health Canada

1 week ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Charlie Carey

Health Canada has issued a recall notice of Organic Traditions branded Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds due to the risk of salmonella. In a nationwide notice posted Wednesday, Health Canada says if you have purchased the seeds, you should not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the products. "The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination," it said. "Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.