A body has been recovered from the Fraser River at the west tip of Annacis Island. Delta Police are investigating along with the Coroner. The person's gender is not being released, but police say the body is that of an adult. They were called out about 1:30 this afternoon. Work is being done to identify the person. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Fraser Health moves ahead with $25-million plan to add more care beds
November 6, 2012 by
More care beds for seniors are being added to the Fraser Health region. The health authority is moving forward with its bid to build 403 new beds for round-the-clock care in three areas. "These communities – Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock and the Tri-Cities, have been identified because of their growth, especially amongst the senior … [Read more...]
Cohen report says future “uncertain” for Fraser River sockeye
October 31, 2012 by
More than three years after the worst returns in British Columbia in decades, review that took more than two years to complete has determined the future of Fraser River sockeye salmon is 'uncertain.' Commissioner Bruce Cohen was hired in November of 2009, to investigate stock declines and suggest changes to ensure the fishery survives. While … [Read more...]
Kamloops accountants catch giant sturgeon on Fraser River
September 25, 2012 by
A huge sturgeon caught in the Fraser River on Friday near Chilliwack is likely over 100 years old. Dr. Marvin Rosenau has studied sturgeon for the past 21 years, he says fish that large is an old-timer. "That fish has gone through a couple of world wars, conflicts, so it's had a long history". The fish caught friday was over eleven feet long, five … [Read more...]
South Fraser Perimeter Road protest
September 22, 2012 by
A group of Surrey residents opposed to the construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Road are planning to occupy a construction zone beneath the Patullo Bridge Saturday at 4:00pm. Organizer Imtiaz Ppopat says the group is concerned about a highway going through what he calls a residential area. "We have been opposing the South Perimeter Road from … [Read more...]
Surrey’s mayor says Translink’s 3 year plan falls short for South of the Fraser
September 17, 2012 by
The Mayor of Surrey says Translink's new three year plan falls short. When asked if the transit plan is a disappointment when it comes to infrastructure needs for Surrey, Mayor Dianne Watts said. "Well absolutely, when you look at 70-percent of the future growth of the region is coming South of the Fraser the infrastructure that … [Read more...]
Mission mayor frets over rusting derelict ferry sitting in the Fraser
September 5, 2012 by
Once the flagship of the BC Ferry fleet, the Queen of Sidney is now nothing more than an eyesore. And people who have to look at it on a daily basis want it gone. For the ten years, the 102 metre long ship has been rusting on the Fraser River in Mission. Its owner isn't keeping it in shape and a few months ago there was concern of … [Read more...]
Boat capsizes in Fraser River, one man missing
August 12, 2012 by
A 49-year-old man is missing, after a fishing boat capsized in the Fraser River Saturday afternoon.It happened near the Agassiz Bridge around 3:30pm.Two others managed to swim through the tough current to safety.RCMP and Kent/Harrison Search and Rescue have been unable to find any sign of the man, although the search is set to continue … [Read more...]
It’s not good news for those living in the Fraser Health Region
July 31, 2012 by
An internal Fraser Health Authority Report shows a hike in emergency room visits and the number of days patients are in hospital putting even more pressure on a system already at capacity which may be preventing some from getting the care they need. The report says in the fiscal year 2011-2012 there was a 7.3-per cent increase in ER visits, … [Read more...]
Flood risk eases on Fraser River
July 2, 2012 by
Good news for those living along the Fraser River, after weeks of flood worries. The BC River Forecast Centre is rescinding its "high streamflow advisory" for lower parts of the river. The Mission gauge shows water levels have dropped by as much as half a metre since yesterday. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
