April 17, 2024

Overnight fire in Mission

A fire in Mission forced two families out of their homes last night.Fire chief Ian Fitzpatrick says a girl in a home in the 7900 block of Burdock Street heard crackling and saw a glow outside her window.Crews were called shortly after 11:30.Fitzpatrick says there was heavy fire in the carport area, the roof was on fire, and two vehicles on that … [Read more...]

Hiker rescued after staying out overnight behind Grouse Mountain

North shore rescue has airlifted another hiker to safety. The man ran into trouble on the Hanes Valley trial, behind Grouse Mountain. Search manager Tim Jones says he was not well prepared for the trek. "He had jeans, he had a light jacket and he had sort of semi-hikers on.  He had some preparedness: he had matches, he had some food... But not … [Read more...]

Overnight stabbing in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP are investigating an overnight stabbing in the 7600 block of Imperial Street. Mounties were first called to a home there around 1am amid reports of a fight involving up to 20 people. About 90 after breaking up the brawl, police were called back to the address... and found a man suffering from stab wounds. He's been taken to hospital. … [Read more...]

Cranbrook man survives overnight after vehicle plummets 100 feet

A Cranbrook man is lucky he wasn't more seriously hurt after his SUV plummeted 100 feet down an embankment. The man says he went off the road sometime Saturday night, and he survived overnight in his vehicle. Cranbrook RCMP Constable Melody Munro says the 46 year old managed to call police for help about 7:30 Vancouver time, Sunday … [Read more...]

Two airlifted to hospital after serious overnight crash

Two young men have serious injuries and another will likely face criminal charges after a car went off the road at Armstrong Road and River Road in Langley just before 12:30 Sunday morning, flipping several times. Corporal Holly Marks with Langley RCMP says the 19 year old driver had been drinking prior to the crash. He was not injured, but his two … [Read more...]