April 28, 2024

Flood threat easing slightly but still not out of the danger zone

The flood situation is easing but were still not out of the woods yet according to the latest update from the River Forecast Centre.  Forecaster Dave Campbell says river levels are dropping and creating more space for another pulse which will arrive this weekend.  "At this point we are expecting a lower amount of water to come in than we … [Read more...]

A transit bus has had a tree fall on it on the Lougheed, slightly injuring a baby.

Passengers are counting their blessings after a tree came crashing down on a transit bus on the Lougheed highway today.  Translink spokesperson Erin Dermer says other than a scare almost every passenger was okay except for a slightly injured baby.    She said "we had three ambulances respond at the scene and there was an infant that … [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...]