March 28, 2024

Abbotsford police officers and firefighters to help rebuild elderly couple’s burned home

Police officers and firefighters in Abbotsford are stepping forward to help rebuild the home of an elderly couple. The Connors lost their house in a fire on Remembrance Day, and didn't have insurance. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says it's the natural reaction to help given their line of work. "Some of the staff both at Fire and … [Read more...]

Owner of burned rooming house not facing charges

We still don't know why the city's prosecutor is not pursuing charges against the owner of an illegal rooming house that was the site of a fatal fire in 2010, but Councillor Kerry Jang is offering hope... it won't happen again. "I would ask our staff to look at any other legal option we can to bring this landlord to account." Jang adds the city … [Read more...]

Baby girl burned by hot water

A three-month-old Surrey baby was taken to hospital after she was scalded with hot water. Her mother was bathing her in the kitchen sink when police say the child flailed about and knocked the hot water tap. The water scalded her torso, giving her first- and second-degree burns. RCMP say it appears to have been an accident. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Passengers slightly burned mid-flight

 6 people have been injured on a flight from Vancouver to Sydney, Australia. The Air Canada flight hit some turbulence and hot liquid was spilled on 4 passengers and 2 crew members. There were 269 people on board the flight that landed safely down under. A Doctor on board made sure all of the burns were minor and no hospital visits … [Read more...]