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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 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.
The Lions Bay Search and Rescue team rescued a group of hikers stranded on Brunswick Mountain after they lost their way on steep snow. One hiker separated from the group followed a secluded creek, went missing, but later reached a logging road and was found. Nearby campers assisted by keeping everyone warm around a fire.
Vancouver Canucks management confirmed they will not exercise head coach Rick Tocchet's club option for next season. General manager Patrik Allvin and president Jim Rutherford expressed confidence in Tocchet's coaching despite the team's struggles this season. Tocchet is expected to make a decision regarding his future this week.
Burnaby RCMP investigates a robbery at Metrotown Mall where a teenager used bear spray against staff. The suspect, aged 16 to 18, attempted to steal an item around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, injuring several individuals before fleeing the scene.
Homicide investigators identified Tyler Smith, 47, as the victim of a fatal fire in Langley on April 18. IHIT seeks information from anyone who interacted with Smith before the incident, emphasizing the investigation's isolated nature.
A BC Ferries vessel, the Queen of Coquitlam, broke down due to mechanical issues, stranding passengers for over three hours before reaching Horseshoe Bay. While the ship was repaired, BC Ferries arranged for water taxis to transport passengers and canceled further sailings on the route until late afternoon.
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.
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.
Longtime Vancouver broadcaster Dianne Newman passed away at 69 on April 1. She enjoyed a 19-year career at CKWX, contributing significantly to the launch of the all-news format in 1996 and later narrating for Descriptive Video Works. Her impact on the community is remembered fondly as a mentor and talented journalist.