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B.C. government announces forestry strategy to weather wildfires, tariffs

2 weeks ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Michael Williams |Emma Crawford

The B.C. government says it is taking action to safeguard the province's lumber industry. The province's strategy looks to ensure long-term sustainability and employment in the face of wildfires and tariffs by ramping up production. The NDP says it is expanding BC Timber Sales (BCTS), the provincial industry that manages about 20 per cent of logging on Crown land. Its new focus will be on mitigating wildfire impacts and restoring damaged areas quickly.
Former Vancouver mayor to run as federal Liberal candidate

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson will be running in the upcoming federal election. Robertson, who served as mayor between 2008 and 2018, announced Sunday he will be running as the Liberal candidate in the Vancouver Fraserview-South Burnaby riding. The seat is currently held by Liberal MP Harjit Sanjin, who announced back in January he would not be seeking re-election. While he was mayor, Robertson spearheaded the Greenest City 2020 Action Plan and promoted bike lane expansion.
Muslim Food Bank sees declining donations as need increases

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Muslim Food Bank says it is facing an unexpected challenge: a sharp decline in donations. This is the time of year when the food bank typically sees the most donations, so this drop is leaving the organization struggling to meet an increasing demand for its services. CEO Azim Dahya says the group wants to make sure it can meet the needs of everyone in the community.
Stanley Park seawall closes as rainfall warning in effect in Metro Vancouver

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

The Vancouver Park Board says the Stanley Park seawall has been closed until further notice due to heavy rain. The closure stretches from Third Beach to the Lions Gate Bridge. Residents are advised to follow signage in the area. (34) Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation on X: "Due to heavy rains the seawall is temporarily closed until further notice from Third Beach to Lions Gate Bridge. Please follow any signage in the area.
Several BC Ferries passengers fall ill on board Saturday

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford |Angelyna Mintz

Two people were taken to hospital and multiple others were treated after several passengers became ill on a BC Ferries vessel Saturday. BC Ferries confirms six people became ill in a stairwell, requiring medical attention from paramedics. RCMP officers also responded. A service notice posted to the BC Ferries website says the 1 p.m. sailing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen left 55 minutes behind schedule. According to the notice, other sailings are expected to be impacted.
Vancouver police investigate homicide at CRAB Park

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

Vancouver police say they are investigating the city's first homicide of the year. Officers were called to the area just before 8:30 a.m. after a man's body was found on the beach in CRAB Park Saturday. "The cause of death at this time is unknown and the victim has not yet been identified," the Vancouver Police Department said in a news release. "No arrests have been made."Investigators will be working in the area throughout the day to collect evidence, the VPD said.
Hiker lost in Norvan Falls overnight found safe and sound

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

An overnight search for a missing hiker in the Norvan Falls area of Headwaters Park has ended with good news. Members of North Shore Rescue (NSR) were called out to search for the hiker Saturday evening. "We searched for most of the night, and then this morning, we were up before daylight," said search and rescue manager Paul Markey. "We had North Shore Rescue personnel, Lions Bay, Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver, RCMP, a police dog.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Abbotsford

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

A 50-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while walking in Abbotsford Saturday evening. Police say they "came across" the collision on Marshall Road near Gladwin Road around 7 p.m.The pedestrian was taken to a trauma hospital in Vancouver. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. AbbyPD says it is working with the Integrated Collision and Reconstruction Service to investigate the accident.
West Vancouver man charged with second-degree murder

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

A West Vancouver man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man in 70 Mile House more than three years ago. On Dec. 26, 2021, the Clinton RCMP was called to a home on Komori Road near N. Bonaparte Road. When they arrived, they found 52-year-old The-Thanh (Ted) Nguyen lying outside. Paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead. Soon after, police arrested a suspect who was fleeing south through Clinton.
Rainfall warning in effect until Sunday in Metro Vancouver

1 month ago | vancouver.citynews.ca | Emma Crawford

Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of central Metro Vancouver, extending into Sunday afternoon. 1130 Meteorologist Michael Kuss says there will be some heavy periods during this atmospheric river over the weekend, but he says the big story is the precipitation's duration. "It lasts all day Saturday through the overnight and a good chunk of Sunday too," Kuss said.