SRO owner says Vancouver failed to act before Powell Street fire
The owner of a neighbouring SRO says he repeatedly warned Vancouver about an empty, fire-damaged building before Tuesday’s blaze spread to two adjacent properties.
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Raccoon euthanized after leg caught in trap in Langley
A young raccoon was euthanized after being seriously injured in a leg-hold trap in a Langley neighbourhood, prompting a $1,000 reward for information about who set it.
Global News BC
Four BC NDP MLAs to seek re-election in Surrey ridings on Oct. 24
Garry Begg, Jagrup Brar, Amna Shah and Jessie Sunner say they will run again in Surrey-area ridings in the Oct. 24 snap provincial election.
Surrey Now-Leader
Fire damages family home in Langley
A south Langley home was seriously damaged in a Wednesday night fire; no injuries were reported, but the family’s cat remains missing.
Langley Advance Times
Maple Ridge mayoral candidates debate recreation, safety and business growth
Incumbent Dan Ruimy and challenger Jerry Kok debated a $393-million recreation plan, downtown safety and proposals to attract businesses at a Maple Ridge candidates’ forum.
Maple Ridge News
Surrey pedestrian calls for e-scooters and bikes to be removed from sidewalks
Guildford resident Robert Stierle says illegal sidewalk riders have repeatedly injured and threatened him, while officials reiterate Surrey’s e-scooter rules.
Surrey Now-Leader
B.C. to migrate to next-generation 911 system, adding automated callbacks
E-Comm will move B.C. callers to a digital NG911 network over the next two months. Calling 911 will work as before, but quick hang-ups may trigger an automated callback.
Daily Hive Vancouver
David Eby announces buy-Canadian procurement plan in Maple Ridge
BC NDP leader David Eby says proposed procurement rules would require provincial public agencies to choose Canadian suppliers when their bids are competitive with U.S. offers.
Maple Ridge News
New Highway 17 off-ramp opens at Pattullo Bridge replacement in Surrey
A new Surrey off-ramp now links eastbound traffic on the stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge directly to westbound Highway 17, while a New Westminster on-ramp opened in late August.
Daily Hive Vancouver
Two incumbent Richmond Conservative MLAs to run in Oct. 24 provincial election
Steve Kooner and Teresa Wat will seek re-election in their Richmond ridings, while Hon Chan considers another run as an independent or with another party.
Richmond News
Metro Vancouver forecast to see showers this week and sunshine this weekend
Environment Canada forecasts rain Thursday and Friday, followed by a mostly sunny Saturday before another low-pressure system is expected Monday.
Richmond News
White Rock City Hall and facilities to close for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
White Rock City Hall and facilities will be closed on September 30, 2026, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
City of White Rock
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