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Hypothermic man rescued from Island avalanche, flown directly to B.C. hospital

Hypothermic man rescued from Island avalanche, flown directly to B.C. hospital

The rescue was not only a collaboration of paramedics, pilots and search-and-rescue volunteers, but it was the first time North Shore Rescue has flown a patient directly to VGH.
Trump cited B.C. fentanyl crime before pausing tariff threat

Trump cited B.C. fentanyl crime before pausing tariff threat

In 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seized 21,900 pounds of fentanyl with only 43 pounds coming from the Canadian border and 24 pounds coming from the Blaine and Spokane (B.C.) sectors.
B.C. wildfire crews return from California deployment to combat L.A. fires

B.C. wildfire crews return from California deployment to combat L.A. fires

The California wildfires are now considered contained, but 29 people were killed and as many as 19,000 homes and other buildings were destroyed since the fires started on Jan. 7.
Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

After what Trudeau described on social media as a "good call" in the afternoon, the two leaders agreed to pause tariffs for at least 30 days.
Another patient of jailed bogus nurse suing B.C. health authority

Another patient of jailed bogus nurse suing B.C. health authority

Nurse-impersonator Brigitte Cleroux is currently serving seven years in prison
6 charged in probe of 'particularly violent' drug trafficking group: Burnaby RCMP

6 charged in probe of 'particularly violent' drug trafficking group: Burnaby RCMP

Police seized half a kilogram of cocaine, heroin, ketamine and fentanyl, and nearly 1,700 pills, such as oxycodone, benzodiazepine and hydromorphone in an 'extremely complex' drug investigation that led to charges in December.
Metro Vancouver weather: Heavy snow possible during cold snap

Metro Vancouver weather: Heavy snow possible during cold snap

Heavy snow is still possible over the next 24 hours.
'Treacherous conditions' result in intermittent shutdowns on Highway 1

'Treacherous conditions' result in intermittent shutdowns on Highway 1

People are being asked by police to not use Highway 1 unless necessary.
Burnaby woman arrested with accused murderer in Alberta

Burnaby woman arrested with accused murderer in Alberta

Alyssa Chand, 25, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and counterfeit money after a traffic stop in Airdrie, Alta. revealed her passenger was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
Mario Canseco: Trump tariffs spark Canadian backlash—and a shift in political winds

Mario Canseco: Trump tariffs spark Canadian backlash—and a shift in political winds

Polling shows strong Trudeau performance, while Poilievre struggles to define his stance amid rising economic tensions