New legislation introduced by the BC Government could limit the amount of road tests needed to obtain a Class 5 license.  If legislation is approved, a second road test to obtain a Class 5 license will now not be required and instead replaced with a 12-month restriction period for demonstrating...

Two Gibsons Bylaw officers have been recognized for their life-saving actions with the Leadership and Valour Award.   Sue Booth and Tamara Jaswal have been recognized by the Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association (LGCEA) after they noticed smoke rising from a roof at a residential home.   According to the...

BC Highway Patrol advises you to put your dog in the passenger seat following a recent incident. On April 9, a driver on Lougheed Highway near Production Way in Burnaby was issued a $109 ticket for holding his dog while driving. Corporal Michael McLaughlin says because driving is complex, you need...

With Tsunami Preparedness Week underway, residents are encouraged to learn how to stay safe. The aim of preparedness week, running from April 13 to 19, is to get people living or visiting coastal areas to know more about tsunamis and what to do in the event of one. Minister of Emergency...

Today marks nine years since the toxic drug crisis became a public health emergency in BC. That is from the BC Government, saying Minister of Health Josie Osborne and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry have issued statements marking the ninth anniversary of the crisis. Since 2016, over 16,000 people lost...

BC Ferries has been recognized for their commitment to water safety.  The Life Saving Society of BC & Yukon has tabbed BC Ferries as a ‘vital guardian of the waters’, after a recent rescue near the Tsawwassen Terminal.  The award citation said the training and commitment they make to prioritize safety...