Corvin Vaski

Vancouver

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BC Interior realtors recommending changes to short-term rental policies

2 weeks ago | victorianow.com | Corvin Vaski

A group of BC Interior realtors are recommending that the government make changes to its short-term rental regulations. Kadin Rainville,...
Boat collision claims life of 1 child, sends another to hospital in critical condition

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

A boat collision in the Lower Mainland has killed an 11-year-old and put another child in the hospital in critical condition. At around 6:30 pm on Saturday, the North Vancouver RCMP received multiple reports of a collision between a speedboat and two children on an inflatable tube being towed by another boat. “It’s alleged that a speedboat travelling off the waters of Cates Park struck the two children on the inflatable tube,” wrote the RCMP.
BC Lions follow Snoop Dogg’s performance with a victory against Edmonton

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

The BC Lions are off to a strong start as they opened the season with a 31-14 win against the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. Prior to kickoff, the crowd got amped up watching Snoop Dogg perform at BC Place. Still buzzing after last night.
100 Mile House ER closed for most of Sunday

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

Residents in and around 100 Mile House are without an emergency department for most of the day. The temporary closure of the ER at 100 Mile District General Hospital began at 7 am and is expected to last until 8 pm tonight. While the ER in 100 Mile House is closed, those needing care are asked to go to Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake. All other inpatient services will continue as normal in 100 Mile House.
BC RCMP investigating car crash onboard a BC Ferries vessel

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

Police are investigating an incident that saw a vehicle crash while loading a BC Ferries vessel along the Sunshine Coast on Friday. On June 6, at around 7:30 am, police were notified of a pickup truck that was heavily damaged after it had crashed into the galley ramp while loading the BC Ferries Malaspina Sky vessel. “Luckily, nobody was injured during this incident," said Cpl. Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP.
RCMP investigating car crash on board a BC Ferries vessel

2 weeks ago | princegeorgenow.com | Corvin Vaski

Police are investigating an incident that saw a vehicle crash while loading a BC Ferries vessel along the Sunshine Coast on Friday. On June 6, at around 7:30 am, police were notified of a pickup truck that was heavily damaged after it had crashed into the galley ramp while loading the BC Ferries Malaspina Sky vessel. “Luckily, nobody was injured during this incident," said Cpl. Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP.
RCMP warn of ‘dangerous sex offender’ to reside in Kamloops

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

A notorious sex offender is set to be released into Kamloops, leading police to warn the public about his arrival. On Saturday, Kamloops RCMP released a public interest notification regarding “dangerous sex offender” Taylor Dueck. Dueck has been convicted of sex assault, sex assaults with a weapon/threat/bodily harm and sexual interference of a person under 16.
Panthers even Stanley Cup Final with double OT victory in Edmonton

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

The Florida Panthers have some life in the Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in double overtime on Friday. The first period of Friday’s match was a scoring frenzy as Florida opened the scoring before Edmonton got a pair of goals. Edmonton’s 2-1 lead lasted for a couple of minutes before Florida evened the score. A minute after Seth Jones put the Panthers on the board, Leon Draisaitl regained Edmonton’s one-goal lead.
Coquihalla remains shut, update expected this morning

2 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

The Coquihalla remains closed to traffic as crews continue to make urgent repairs to the highway. The highway was closed to both directions of traffic last night and remained shut throughout the evening. As of 7:45 am, traffic had still not been allowed onto the route as crews make urgent sinkhole repairs. The sinkhole is located south of the Great Bear snowshed and drivers are being told to use Hwy 1 or Hwy 3.
‘This type of housing works’: Kelowna’s 3rd tiny home site unveiled

3 weeks ago | kamloopsbcnow.com | Corvin Vaski

Nearly two years after the City of Kelowna and the provincial government struck a deal to tackle homelessness, the pair unveiled their third tiny home site on Friday – Balsam Place. “There was an urgent need to discuss the gap between shelter and permanent housing to create a temporary housing option that could provide stability and support while opening up space and shelters for those living outdoors,” said Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas.