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The B.C. Ministry of Infrastructure announced a $200,000 stipend for 25 school districts to build accessible playgrounds in 2025. This funding aims to create safe and inclusive play spaces, enhancing community well-being for children and families.
A 17-year-old hiker died after falling from a 200-foot cliff near Bastion Mountain in B.C.’s Interior. The teen went missing during a hike with friends, and search and rescue personnel later discovered him unresponsive at the base of the cliff. The BC Coroners Service is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The Lifesaving Society of BC urges water safety following the drowning of a 26-year-old international student at Wreck Beach. Officials emphasize the need for swimming education, especially for newcomers to Canada, and highlight the dangers of natural bodies of water.
A fire at a townhouse complex in Langley damaged multiple units early Tuesday morning, leading to the evacuation of 14 residents. One individual was transported to the hospital, and fire officials reported extensive damage with smoke visible across Metro Vancouver.
A crash in the southbound lanes of the George Massey Tunnel on Tuesday morning disrupted traffic, forcing the removal of the counterflow lane for northbound commuters. Although crews restored the lane shortly after 7:30 a.m., heavy traffic persisted, with drivers advised to consider alternate routes like the Alex Fraser Bridge.
Homicide investigators identified a woman found dead in Chilliwack as 37-year-old Chantelle Ruhl. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is seeking information about her movements leading up to her death on April 21, 2025. Police urge anyone with details or dashcam footage to come forward.
The Vancouver Canucks announced a ticket price increase for the 2025-26 season despite missing the playoffs for eight of the last ten years. General manager Jim Rutherford attributed the hike to rising salary cap figures and investments in Rogers Arena. Fans expressed dissatisfaction on social media, questioning the justification for the price increase.
Vancouver Canucks' president Jim Rutherford confirmed that coach Rick Tocchet will decide his future with the team this week. The team is considering a trade for Elias Pettersson before his no-movement clause activates on July 1, while management aims to fill the gap left by J.T. Miller's trade.
Vancouver police re-arrested convicted sex offender Hayden McCorriston after he allegedly violated release conditions. McCorriston, who was serving a three-year, two-month sentence for sexually assaulting multiple women, failed to return to his halfway house. He remains in custody following the issuance of a Canada-wide warrant.
A fundraiser supports the family of 26-year-old Rahul Ranwa, who drowned near Vancouver's Wreck Beach. Search efforts included helicopters and drones, but authorities found his body at Third Beach in Stanley Park. The GoFundMe aims to cover repatriation costs and alleviate his family's educational debts.