Vancouver news

• Body found in Mission ID’d as Chelsey Gauthier, missing 22-year-old from Abbotsford

  25-08-2017 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  "Investigators believe that Miss Gauthier's death was not random."
  
  Read more

• Buckle up for two weeks of heavy downtown traffic

  25-08-2017 23:05
  
  The city has issued a memo noting a series of street closures, construction notices and film work over the next two weeks, which will create a number of traffic “hot spots” to be avoided.
  
  Read more

• Infrastructure funding in the spotlight as bridge tolls fall

  25-08-2017 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  Reaction is pouring in to the end of Metro Vancouver bridge tolls. The key theme? Where will the money come from.
  
  Read more

• Vancouver police issue warning after man has $10,000 necklace stolen in distraction theft

  25-08-2017 22:36
  
  Vancouver police are warning the public about a recent theft that is believed to be a part of a Roma crime group.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

  25-08-2017 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  It’s half tablet and half phone. Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media reviews the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  
  Read more

• Okanagan cops sweep up street dealers in undercover drug operation

  25-08-2017 21:47 via globalnews.ca
  "We will have made over 30 arrests in this one operation."
  
  Read more

• Tips for staying in pet-friendly hotels

  25-08-2017 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  Dog Behaviour Specialist Sandy Yates has some advice if you’re thinking of traveling with your dog, or maybe hamster, and plan on staying at a hotel
  
  Read more

• Philpott Road wildfire under control near Kelowna

  25-08-2017 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  Cooler temperatures and lighter winds have decreased the Philpott Road wildfire activity overnight, but as Lauren Pullen reports, more than a thousand people remain evacuated from their homes.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Tolls to be eliminated on Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges

  25-08-2017 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  If you use the Port Mann or Golden Ears Bridges your commute is about the get cheaper. The province making good on another key campaign promise – and announcing bridge tolls will be coming off – as of September 1st. Jordan Armstrong has more.
  
  Read more

• I scream, you scream, but none of us got ice cream...from Uber

  25-08-2017 21:00
  The publicity stunt failed to deliver for many in Vancouver.
  
  Read more

• Kelowna area wildfire triggers boil water notice for several dozen properties

  25-08-2017 20:26 via globalnews.ca
  "Because of the wildfire, electricity powering the chlorination equipment for the water system was lost."
  
  Read more

• Greens’ Weaver calls NDP’s toll announcement ‘reckless’

  25-08-2017 20:16
  
  Calling the policy “reckless,” B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver said the move to remove tolls from the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges will add billions to the province’s debt.
  
  Read more

• Teen has fetal alcohol syndrome, defence experts say as sentencing hearing delayed for La Loche shooter

  25-08-2017 19:38
  
  Closing arguments in the sentencing hearing for the teen who killed four people and injured seven others in La Loche last year were delayed after two defence experts submitted a letter saying the shooter has fetal alcohol syndrome.
  
  Read more

• Government fulfills campaign promise to eliminate bridge tolls

  25-08-2017 19:38
  
  Premier John Horgan Friday morning announced that effective Sept. 1 the government will eliminate the tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges.
  
  Read more

• What will happen to the bridge toll employees?

  25-08-2017 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena explains what will happen to the buildings and employees who collect bridge tolls.
  
  Read more

• Will the removal of tolls impact the Mayor’s 10-Year Plan?

  25-08-2017 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Premier John Horgan responds to a reporters question about how the removal of tolls will impact the transportation plan set out by Metro Vancouver mayors.
  
  Read more

• Do outstanding bridge toll bills need to be paid?

  25-08-2017 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  At a press conference announcing the removal of bridge tolls on the Golden Ears and Port Mann Bridge, Premier John Horgan responds to a question about the payment of outstanding tolls.
  
  Read more

• How will the bridge debt be paid without tolls?

  25-08-2017 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  Premier John Horgan answers questions at a press conference Friday about the loss of revenue and impact on B.C. debt by removing and Metro Vancouver bridge tolls.
  
  Read more

• Penticton company fined for unsafe handling of dangerous material at work site

  25-08-2017 19:12 via globalnews.ca
  Neighbours complained they were possibly being exposed to asbestos.
  
  Read more

• Fraser Health warns of spike in overdoses from Surrey to Hope

  25-08-2017 19:12
  Last week, 17 people died of suspected drug overdoses in the Fraser Health region.
  
  Read more

• NDP announce the removal of Metro Vancouver bridge tolls

  25-08-2017 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  Premier John Horgan announces at a press conference Friday why the NDP are removing tolls on the Golden Ears and Port Mann Bridge.
  
  Read more

• Six Nations sweeps Coquitlam to claim yet another Minto crown for Ontario

  25-08-2017 18:45 via theprovince.com
  B.C.’s Minto Cup run ended at one.
  The Six Nations Arrows beat the Coquitlam Adanacs 8-3 Thursday night in Brampton, Ont., to sweep the best-of-five national Junior A lacrosse final.
  The Ontario champions outscored Coquitlam 29-14 in the three games. Six Nations has won three of the past four Mintos.
  Coquitlam won the Minto last year at the Langley Events Centre, beating the Orangeville Northmen in the fifth and deciding game to end a five-year run for Ontario teams. Before that, the 2010
  
  Read more

• B.C.’s Fraser Health region reports a spike in overdose deaths

  25-08-2017 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  Calling it a "hidden epidemic", Fraser Health is reporting a spike in overdose deaths in the past week.
  
  Read more

• BBQ Tips: How to get the veggies in

  25-08-2017 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  Brian Misko from the House of Q shows how to make grilled corn and a black bean and peach salad.
  
  Read more

• NDP expected to axe Golden Ears and Port Mann bridge tolls today

  25-08-2017 17:34 via globalnews.ca
  It looks like the new NDP government will be following through on one of their key campaign promises this morning.
  
  Read more

• B.C. NDP eliminating Golden Ears and Port Mann bridge tolls starting Sept. 1

  25-08-2017 17:34 via globalnews.ca
  The new NDP government is following through on one of their key campaign promises.
  
  Read more

• Movie reviews: The Only Living Boy in New York and Good Time

  25-08-2017 17:24 via globalnews.ca
  Movie Critic Dana Gee talks about two movies, The Only Living Boy in New York and Good Time
  
  Read more

• Letters: Precious farmland must be preserved, kept in Canadians’ hands

  25-08-2017 17:00 via theprovince.com
  Building any kind of housing on fertile farmland is a cardinal sin. We should be providing food for ourselves and not depending on imported foods.
  If that means farmers need tax breaks or government grants, so be it. I wouldn’t have a problem using my tax dollars to provide for my food.
  I also agree we should stop foreigners from buying our farmland. We need to control our food production. Independence of our farmers is very important. Keep these folks on their land and happy.
  Iris Ivanoff
  
  Read more

• Amateur video captures wildfire burning near Kelowna, B.C.

  25-08-2017 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  Around 1,000 people were evacuated from the path of a wildfire that erupted to the east of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on Thursday, August 25.
  
  Read more

• Overnight fire at Surrey house displaces 11 people

  25-08-2017 15:11 via globalnews.ca
  Eleven people have been displaced from their home near the North Delta border after a fire erupted early Friday morning.
  
  Read more

• Residents evacuate fast moving Joe Rich wildfire

  25-08-2017 08:28 via globalnews.ca
  An aggressive wildfire burning just east of Kelowna in the rural area of Joe Rich. Nadia Stewart has more.
  
  Read more

• Joe Rich Wildfire

  25-08-2017 08:28 via globalnews.ca
  An aggressive wildfire burning just east of Kelowna. Nadia Stewart has more.
  
  Read more

• Martin Watts: Allowing unsustainable logging worse for grizzly bears than hunt

  25-08-2017 07:00 via theprovince.com
  The provincial government’s recent decision to end the grizzly bear trophy hunt later this year was loudly praised by environmental organizations and just as loudly condemned by hunters and guides. While the two communities don’t see eye to eye on hunting, there is one thing they and just about all British Columbians do agree on: preserving and protecting our wildlife.
  Without enough land or water in a healthy state, hundreds if not thousands of fish, wildlife and plant species in Br
  
  Read more

• Global News Hour at 6: Aug 24

  25-08-2017 06:20 via globalnews.ca
  Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Thursday, August 24, 2017.
  
  Read more

• Using marijuana to fight the opioid crisis

  25-08-2017 05:33 via globalnews.ca
  Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.
  
  Read more

• Vancouver couple stung by theft scam

  25-08-2017 04:50 via globalnews.ca
  A Vancouver couple who lost tens of thousands of dollars to thieves were victimized a second time, when they fell for a scam as they tried to recover their belongings. Jennifer Palma reports.
  
  Read more

• Privacy commissioner could crack down on rental application information

  25-08-2017 04:50 via globalnews.ca
  B.C.’s privacy commissioner is looking at restricting the amount of personal information landlords will be allowed to collect on rental applications. Ted Chernecki has the details.
  
  Read more

• Former Whitecaps youth players in court.

  25-08-2017 04:50 via globalnews.ca
  Two former players in the Vancouver Whitecaps youth program appeared in court today, charged with sexual assault. Rumina Daya was there.
  
  Read more

• Paraglider rescued in dangerous operation

  25-08-2017 04:47 via globalnews.ca
  Mission Search and Rescue rescued a paraglider from high up in tree, but not before an arduous, dangerous trek just to get to the scene. John Hua has the story.
  
  Read more

• New fire near Kelowna forces evacuations

  25-08-2017 04:46 via globalnews.ca
  An aggressive new wildfire just east of Kelowna has forced evacuations. CHBC’s Lauren Pullen is there.
  
  Read more

• City trees dropping sticky mess on Vancouver vehicles

  25-08-2017 04:46 via globalnews.ca
  Many people lucky enough to find parking in Vancouver are discovering the trees their parked under are coating their vehicles with a smelly, sticky mess. Kristen Robinson reports.
  
  Read more

• Squire Barnes meets his Superdog namesake

  25-08-2017 04:43 via globalnews.ca
  Squire Barnes checked in on the perennial PNE favourite, the Superdogs, and discovered he has something in common with one of the stars.
  
  Read more

• Record fundraisers hope to bring new treatment to B.C.

  25-08-2017 04:43 via globalnews.ca
  A team taking part in the upcoming “Ride to Conquer Cancer” has broken a fundraising record, and hopes their money can bring a new treatment to B.C. Linda Aylesworth reports.
  
  Read more

• Could Marijuana help with the opioid crisis?

  25-08-2017 04:43 via globalnews.ca
  A Nanaimo-based researcher says marijuana could be a possible solution to the deadly opioid crisis sweeping B.C. and North America. Neetu Garcha reports.
  
  Read more

• Vancouver bars expecting full houses for Mayweather-McGregor fight - The Province

  25-08-2017 04:20 via theprovince.com
  The Province
  Vancouver bars expecting full houses for Mayweather-McGregor fight
  The Province
  What do Vancouver bars and Conor McGregor have in common? They're going to get pounded on Saturday. The Irish MMA star and reigning UFC Lightweight Champion will be stepping out of the octagon and into the boxing ring this weekend, squaring off ...and more »
  
  Read more

• Vancouver bars expecting full houses for Mayweather-McGregor fight - Vancouver Sun

  25-08-2017 03:55 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Sun
  Vancouver bars expecting full houses for Mayweather-McGregor fight
  Vancouver Sun
  Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor face off during the Floyd Mayweather Jr. v Conor McGregor World Press Tour event at Barclays Center on July 13, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Mike Lawrie / Getty Images. Share Adjust Comment ...and more »
  
  Read more

• The Happenings: Three things to do in Vancouver on Friday, August 25 - Vancouver Sun

  25-08-2017 03:51 via vancouversun.com
  Vancouver Sun
  The Happenings: Three things to do in Vancouver on Friday, August 25
  Vancouver Sun
  Looking for something to do in Metro Vancouver? Here are three suggestions for Friday, August 25. Vancouver International Tap Festival. From the name, you probably think this is some kind of craft beer festival, right? Well, it's not. The Vancouver ...
  
  Read more

• Timelapse shows wildfire as it breaks out near Joe Rich, B.C.

  25-08-2017 03:35 via globalnews.ca
  An evacuation order was issued as a 300-hectare wildfire flared up in the Joe Rich area near Kelowna. Global News cameras captured this timelapse as the fire broke out.
  
  Read more

• Willes: Let’s get ready to stumble? Fight night ‘freak show’ thrills IRS

  25-08-2017 03:25 via theprovince.com
  Before we launch into the very serious business of the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather Jr. thingy, here’s a question:
  Who is boxing’s heavyweight champion?
  There was a time when this was considered the most prestigious title in all of sports and its holder was the globe’s most famous athlete. Now? Well, it’s not Vladdy Klitschko. Nor is it his brother … I think his name was Doug. Nor is it Larry Holmes or, before you ask, Bonecrusher Smith.
  As it happens, there are
  
  Read more

• Surrey man wanted in connection with violent domestic assault

  25-08-2017 03:19
  
  Surrey RCMP are searching for a 38-year-old man wanted in connection with an alleged domestic assault in Newton.
  
  Read more

Follow @VancouverCANews on Twitter!