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Heavy snow and blowing snow overnight in the forecast. (Black Press file)

‘Hazardous’ conditions when snowstorm hits Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland

Storm warning calls for heavy snow over coast with accumulations up to 20-25 cm in some sections

Heavy snow and blowing snow overnight in the forecast. (Black Press file)
Weather alert issued for region by EC.

Snow, possibly freezing rain for Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver

Moisture meeting arctic air over south coast could bring wintery mix to south coast in next system

Weather alert issued for region by EC.
An arctic outflow warning from Environment Canada remains in effect on Friday (Jan. 12) with cold weather hitting the Lower Mainland. /Pixabay Photo
An arctic outflow warning from Environment Canada remains in effect on Friday (Jan. 12) with cold weather hitting the Lower Mainland. /Pixabay Photo

Morning wind chill exceeds -20 C in Lower Mainland; weather warning remains

Frigid temperatures expected to stay until at least Saturday afternoon, Environment Canada says

An arctic outflow warning from Environment Canada remains in effect on Friday (Jan. 12) with cold weather hitting the Lower Mainland. /Pixabay Photo
An arctic outflow warning from Environment Canada remains in effect on Friday (Jan. 12) with cold weather hitting the Lower Mainland. /Pixabay Photo
Premier David Eby, here seen announcing a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack last summer,announced five more such centres Wednesday in Vancouver. They will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. announces 5 more Indigenous justice centres

The new centres will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna

Premier David Eby, here seen announcing a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack last summer,announced five more such centres Wednesday in Vancouver. They will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
An arctic outflow warning from Environment Canada is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with wind chill values expected to reach -20 C from tonight (Jan. 11) to Saturday (Jan. 13). /Pixabay Photo

Wind chill expected to dip to -20 C for Lower Mainland this weekend

Environment Canada releases arctic outlfow warning for Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver

An arctic outflow warning from Environment Canada is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with wind chill values expected to reach -20 C from tonight (Jan. 11) to Saturday (Jan. 13). /Pixabay Photo
Kelowna General Hospital (File photo)

Welcome the Interior Health New Years baby born in Kelowna

Baby Navy Shae was the first baby born across the Interior Health Region

Kelowna General Hospital (File photo)
A victim of a targeted shooting in the 11100-block of 82nd Avenue in North Delta on Thursday, December 14, 2023 has died. (Shane MacKichan photo)

Targeted victim of Dec. 14 shooting in Delta has died

The shooting occured in the 11100-block of 82nd Ave. in Surrey.

A victim of a targeted shooting in the 11100-block of 82nd Avenue in North Delta on Thursday, December 14, 2023 has died. (Shane MacKichan photo)
A Creston man surrendered to police after a six-hour standoff on Wednesday. Kasha Ferguson photo

6-hour standoff ends with man arrested in Creston drug investigation

Suspect arrested after surrendering to police following a six-hour standoff at a residence

A Creston man surrendered to police after a six-hour standoff on Wednesday. Kasha Ferguson photo
Highway 17A crossing over Highway 99 was damaged on July 18, 2023, when struck by an over height vehicle. The repairs to the crossing will be extensive, involving demolition and girder installation. It is expected that repairs will take up to eight weeks and are weather-dependent. (BC Gov’t photo)

Repairs to 17A overpass has anticipated heavy traffic snarls

Travelers taking Highway 99 southbound are advised to take alternate routes or add additional travel time as heavy delays and congestion are expected

Highway 17A crossing over Highway 99 was damaged on July 18, 2023, when struck by an over height vehicle. The repairs to the crossing will be extensive, involving demolition and girder installation. It is expected that repairs will take up to eight weeks and are weather-dependent. (BC Gov’t photo)
Community performance at Brunswick Point, detailed in Amy-Claire Huestis’s ‘walk quietly’ multimedia resource. (Kwantlen Polytechnic University (<em>supplied photo)</em>

KPU scientists and First Nations shed light on Fraser Estuary

Diverse groups collaborate to emphasize the significance of biodiversity in the Fraser Estuary

Community performance at Brunswick Point, detailed in Amy-Claire Huestis’s ‘walk quietly’ multimedia resource. (Kwantlen Polytechnic University (<em>supplied photo)</em>
The BC SPCA are still looking for donationans, partlicularly for cat food and litter (Photo credit: BC SPCA)

BC SPCA food banks dole out 20% more meals for pets in 2023

There was roughly a 116,000 difference of meals provided between 2023 and 2022

The BC SPCA are still looking for donationans, partlicularly for cat food and litter (Photo credit: BC SPCA)
Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad at a town hall on Dec. 5, 2023. (John Rustad/X)
Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad at a town hall on Dec. 5, 2023. (John Rustad/X)
An officer with the Abbotsford Police Department stops a driver during last year’s campaign on Dec. 3, 2022. This year, nearly 250 officers will be stopping drivers at all Highway 1 exits from the North Shore to Hope. (Photo by Dale Klippenstein)

Impaired-driving checks at all Hwy. 1 exits from North Shore to Hope Dec. 2

Nearly 250 officers will be stopping drivers at 89 impaired-driving check stops along Highway 1

An officer with the Abbotsford Police Department stops a driver during last year’s campaign on Dec. 3, 2022. This year, nearly 250 officers will be stopping drivers at all Highway 1 exits from the North Shore to Hope. (Photo by Dale Klippenstein)
The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a report that a small plane crashed near Brisco, B.C. RCMP file.

Pilot dies following small aircraft crash in East Kootenay

Aircraft went down in wooded area near Brisco, B.C.

The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment received a report that a small plane crashed near Brisco, B.C. RCMP file.
Harrison Mayor Ed Wood delivers opening remarks at the local Terry Fox Run at Civic Plaza. (Observer File Photo)

The Village Mole: Anonymous letters continue to plague Harrison leadership

Harrison mayor Ed Wood condemns ‘political attack’ about his past

Harrison Mayor Ed Wood delivers opening remarks at the local Terry Fox Run at Civic Plaza. (Observer File Photo)
A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)
A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)
Heavy rainfall is expected for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver tonight (Nov. 10) and Saturday (Nov. 11). /File photo

Rainfall warning in effect for Lower Mainland

Heavy rain ranging from 50 to 70 mm is expected to start on Friday evening

Heavy rainfall is expected for the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver tonight (Nov. 10) and Saturday (Nov. 11). /File photo
A large boulder can be seen on Highway 3 west of Keremeos on Sunday night. The highway is closed until at least Monday afternoon. (Christopher Erb photo)

Rock slide closes Highway 3 west of Keremeos, 2 properties evacuated

Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District has imposed a state of local emergency

A large boulder can be seen on Highway 3 west of Keremeos on Sunday night. The highway is closed until at least Monday afternoon. (Christopher Erb photo)
White Rock resident Ryan Lachance – shown here in Halifax – is also a comedian who travels for his shows. He says Air Canada crew dropped him on his last 2 flights. (Contributed photo)

B.C. wheelchair user says Air Canada crew dropped him on 2 flights

‘I want the president of Air Canada to apologize on behalf of the company’

White Rock resident Ryan Lachance – shown here in Halifax – is also a comedian who travels for his shows. He says Air Canada crew dropped him on his last 2 flights. (Contributed photo)
Malcolm and Barbara Tait braved inclement weather in his lovingly restored 2000 Rover during the 2022 ‘London to Bright’ commemorative ride from Delta to Langley by the Old English Car Club. This year’s ride will take place Saturday, Nov. 5. (Langley Advance Times files)

Convoy of classic British cars prepares for weekend B.C. run

Canadian version of annual London-to-Brighton celebration that began in 1896

Malcolm and Barbara Tait braved inclement weather in his lovingly restored 2000 Rover during the 2022 ‘London to Bright’ commemorative ride from Delta to Langley by the Old English Car Club. This year’s ride will take place Saturday, Nov. 5. (Langley Advance Times files)