British Columbia

• BurnabySocietyOct 12

  Man Shot by Police Following Disturbance on Kingsway Avenue

  The Independent Investigations Office was called to Burnaby after a man was shot and injured by police. The incident occurred Sunday morning at a residence on Kingsway Avenue when the man approached officers with an edged weapon. No one else was reported injured in the shooting.

• New WestminsterSocietyOct 11

  Pattullo Bridge Arch Removed Over Thanksgiving Long Weekend

  Crews worked over the Thanksgiving long weekend to remove the middle arch of the Pattullo Bridge, which connected Surrey and New Westminster. The recognizable orange steel arch was taken down and placed onto a barge in the Fraser River for dismantling and recycling.

• New WestminsterSocietyOct 11

  Residents Evacuated After New Westminster Apartment Blaze

  Residents evacuated from a three-storey apartment complex at 37 Agnes Street after an early morning fire. Emergency services upgraded the fire to a third alarm, requesting mutual aid. All residents were moved to the stal̕əw̓asəm Aquatic and Community Centre.

• ChilliwackPoliticsOct 11

  Survey shows B.C. support for heating choice in new buildings

  An Ipsos survey found that 61% of British Columbians back allowing builders to choose electricity, natural gas, or a combination for home heating. This contrasts with only 20% opposition. The findings suggest widespread support across the political spectrum for heating flexibility.

• KamloopsSportsOct 10

  UBC Thunderbirds secure 2-1 road victory over Thompson Rivers WolfPack

  The Thunderbirds achieved a 2-1 road win against the Thompson Rivers WolfPack. The match saw UBC concede for the first time this season, but scored twice to take the victory. Maddy Norman and Sophia Ferreira were key scorers in the game.

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