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Northern Lights visible from Vancouver, Calgary and New York in rare event
Many got a chance to see the Northern Lights down south Monday night in a rare astronomical event.
Vancouver parking proposal rejected, now what for climate change?
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – After a contentious parking fee plan marketed as addressing the climate crisis was narrowly voted down, Vancouver city councillors are looking for other avenues to address the problem. Transportation will continue to be a major focus, according to some councillors. Coun. Lisa Dominato — who voted against the parking plan — says one area the proposal didn’t address was expanding public transit to underserved areas of the city.
Vancouver's Canyon Creek project to change Spanish Banks park
One of Vancouver's largest off-leash dog areas could be in for some changes, all in the name of ecology.
More then 200,000 special ballots not returned; watchdog worries many voters disenfranchised
A mail-in voting package is seen in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Summary Elections Canada says 209,893 special ballots were not returned in time to be counted Co-founder of Democracy Watch requested special voting package but never got one, wonders how many others affected Competed special ballots for the 2021 federal election needed to be returned by Sept.
Vancouver mayor, wife allegedly harassed at Yaletown shop over weekend
(Courtesy Twitter/kennedystewart) Summary Vancouver's mayor says he's become the latest public figure to be aggressively harassed Kennedy Stewart says police are now considering charges stemming from the incident Stewart says this kind of harassment and violence is 'unacceptable' VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Vancouver’s mayor says police are considering charges against a man who allegedly harassed him and his wife over the weekend.
TransLink switches bus cleaning, disinfecting schedule
FILE: A TransLink bus in downtown Vancouver.
B.C. Labour Day weekend busy for ferries, as COVID-19 cases climb
TSAWWASSEN (NEWS 1130) — You had best have a reservation if you’re making moves toward Vancouver Island this weekend as BC Ferries is expecting long sailing waits. The most popular times to leave the mainland are Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Early Friday morning, many of the most popular sailings were already booked up, particularly the sailings leaving Tsawwassen terminal and West Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay terminal.
Police union 'concerned' by B.C. premier's vaccine passport comments
The Quebec government’s new vaccine passport called VaxiCode is shown on a phone in Montreal, Wednesday, August 25, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world.
'Borderline medical discrimination': B.C. man to be denied services for vaccine allergy
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Jens Mowatt is not an anti-vaccine crusader, but with no medical exemptions to B.C.’s impending vaccine passport system, he may as well be. Mowatt of New Westminster is one of the very few Canadians to suffer a severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine. He says it didn’t take long after his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in May for signs of anaphylaxis to appear.
Four weeks displaced, aid running dry, B.C. wildfire evacuee says frustrations mounting
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Dennis Burns is tired of living in a hotel room. His property is among the 1,316 still under an evacuation order as a result of the White Rock Lake wildfire in the Central Okanagan, which covers 813 km2 of land, and continues to burn out of control. Burns says he’s spent four weeks living in a hotel with his girlfriend and cat, just waiting for some indication of when he can access his property. “We don’t really have too much information to go off of,” he said.
Mother of Surrey Six victim joins push for police transition referendum
Eileen Mohan (right) has joined Darlene Bennett in the push to get a binding referendum on whether Surrey should transition to a local police force.
Vancouver Coastal Health shuttering most large COVID-19 vaccination clinics
The deserted plaza outside the convention centre in downtown Vancouver is seen on March 17, 2020.
mRNA technology behind COVID-19 vaccines could change how we treat cancer
A pharmacist prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine at a pharmacy prototype clinic in Halifax on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Southern Resident Killer whales dies after sighting near Vancouver Island
(Courtesy: Orca Behavior Institute) Summary K-21, also known as Cappuccino, was seen starving and removed from his pod on July 30 Although the orca had a long life, the death highlights the vulnerability of the emdangered whales ALERT BAY (NEWS 1130) — One of the few remaining Southern Resident Killer Whale is believed to have died after being spotted in distress off the coast of Vancouver Island a week ago.
Canadian doctors, nurses groups call for mandatory vaccination for health-care workers
The Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine is prepared at a vaccination clinic in Dartmouth, N.S. on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
West Vancouver fire prevention workshop taking place Thursday
(iStock Photo) Summary Fire danger rating now listed as extreme in many parts of the Lower Mainland, especially on the North Shore Fire prevention measures are especially important for properties in heavily forested areas West Vancouver is hosting a free Fire Smart workshop Thursday starting at 7 p.m. VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – With the fire danger rating now listed as extreme in many parts of the Lower Mainland — especially on the North Shore — homeowners are being reminded to take steps to...
'Cone Zone' safety blitz reminds drivers to slow down around construction sites
Work Zone Safety Alliance's annual Cone Zone Campaign is reminding drivers to respect construction zones or face fines. (CityNews) Summary The Work Zone Safety Alliance's annual Cone Zone Campaign is in full swing Campaign aims to remind drivers to respect construction zones or face fines Last year.
LeVar Burton makes his 'Jeopardy!' hosting debut
This image provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc. shows "Jeopardy!" guest host LeVar Burton on the set of the game show. (Carol Kaelson/Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
Surrey Board of Trade asking for COVID-19 vaccine passports
A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is shown at a UHN COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Toronto on Jan. 7, 2021.
Ashcroft Mayor describes "ring of fire" as wildfires loom- NEWS 1130
ASHCROFT (NEWS 1130) –The mayor of Ashcroft says the village is surrounded by a “ring of fire” as several wildfires threaten her small community in the B.C. Interior. Barbara Roden says all eyes are on the many encroaching wildfires which have broken out nearby. Among them, the 5,000 hectare Tremont Creek Wildfire, one of 71 wildfires in that fire zone. Over the weekend, that wildfire forced people on more than 60 properties east of Ashcroft to flee.
North Van RCMP seeking witnesses to arsons after suspect arrested
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Police in North Vancouver think the same man is responsible for a series of arsons near City Hall and Lonsdale Quay last Thursday. A newspaper box and a garbage can on Lonsdale Avenue went up in flames in the span of about five minutes. Later that day, two dumpsters and an air conditioner were burned closer to the shore. Mounties say the five fires occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 15.
Metro Vancouver's hot, dry conditions increase fire risk
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It’s almost like what you’d see in the fall, but comes months too early. Conditions continue to dry up on the Lower Mainland, where trees are starting to turn brown and lawns are crackling under people’s feet. The situation increases the fire risk, with many warning locals to take extra care outside. “Certainly, our natural areas have dried out considerably over the last few weeks.
Which Alberta businesses still require masks?
FILE - A sign at a Vancouver business tells customers that face masks are required.
Wildfire near Vancouver's Wreck Beach getting 'out of control'
by Kurtis Doering and Hana Mae Nassar Posted Jun 29, 2021 7:59 am PDT Last Updated Jun 29, 2021 at 8:00 am PDT (Lasia Kretzel, NEWS 1130 Photo) Summary Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says crews learned about it at around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday Fire appears to be in the forested area above Wreck, a popular clothing-optional beach in Vancouver VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – An active wildfire in the UBC area is getting out of control, with fire crews working quickly to douse the flames above Wreck Beach.
Vancouver drivers should watch for engine overheating as temps rise
Traffic crosses over the Lions Gate Bridge from North Vancouver into Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday July 2, 2015.
WorkSafe BC reminding employers, workers of safety policies during heatwave
Broadway and Main Street in Vancouver, at the Broadway Subway Project. (Kier Junos, CityNews) Summary WorkSafe BC is reminding workplaces of heat policies Employers have to implement a heat stress exposure plans when workers are exposed to temps over 38 degrees VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — The start of the coming work week will bring some of the hottest temperatures of this heatwave, and the province’s workplace watchdog is reminding workplaces of heat policies.
BC SPCA reminder not to leave pets in cars on hot days
(iStock Photo) Summary BC SPCA says a pet can sometimes overheat in a car in a matter of minutes Take shorter walks with your dog in cooler morning or evening hours and ensure they have lots of water If you see a dog or other pet left in a hot car, you can report it by calling SPCA, police, or animal control VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The hot weather is not expected to leave the Lower Mainland anytime soon, and the BC SPCA is asking pet owners to be mindful of how the heat can impact dogs and...
Vancouver most expensive city in Canada (again): new ranking
Downtown Vancouver, including the Burrard Street Bridge and Granville Island, are seen here from the air on Dec. 5, 2018. (Riley Phillips, NEWS 1130 Photo) Summary Vancouver ranks 93rd in global ranking of costliest cities Among Canadian cities, Toronto and Montreal follow Vancouver Ashgabat in Turkmenistan tops list, pushing Hong Kong down to second; Beirut jumps 42 spots to 3rd VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Vancouver has once again ranked as the most expensive city to live in in Canada.
BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund extended to help families pay bills
VICTORIA (NEWS 1130) – A program aimed at helping people who are struggling financially to pay their power bill is being extended. BC Hydro’s Customer Crisis Fund offers people grants of up to $600 if they’re dealing with a job loss, injury, illness, or loss of a family member, all while facing possible disconnection of service. The government says more than 11,000 people have taken advantage of this grant over the course of a three-year pilot, which wrapped up last month.
Lower Mainland construction workers warned about safety outside during heat wave
Broadway and Main Street in Vancouver, at the Broadway Subway Project.
Penticton cancelling Canada Day celebrations this year
PENTICTON (NEWS 1130) — Another community in B.C. is cancelling its Canada Day festivities this year. In a statement, Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki explains the city wanted to switch up its normal celebrations to honour the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous people. However, given time constraints and pandemic crowd limits, they couldn’t make it happen. “… the City is not able to offer Canada Day activities that we consider appropriate,” the statement reads.
Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria is in for Father's Day heatwave
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Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria is in for Father's Day heatwave
by Kurtis Doering Posted Jun 19, 2021 10:35 am PDT Last Updated Jun 19, 2021 at 10:37 am PDT People walking dogs on a waterside trail with Vancouver skyline in the distance. Summary Environment Canada is expecting daytime highs to hit the low 30s in some areas both Sunday, Monday It should cool back down again on Tuesday VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria are in for a mini heatwave this weekend.
Vancouver Food Bank expects demand rise, donation drop over summer
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank warehouse located on Winston Street in Burnaby.
BC Ferries back to regular services Tuesday, mask policy update- NEWS 1130
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — BC Ferries is expecting a surge in traffic, now that recreational travel to and from the Vancouver Island will be again starting Tuesday. Announced Monday morning by the B.C. government, phase two of the province’s re-opening plan will go ahead, allowing non-essential travel within B.C. once again. BC Ferries spokesperson Deb Marshall says regular services will resume as of midnight.
BC weighs COVID-19 vaccine incentives, experts say it could work- NEWS 1130
Syringes containing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine sit in a tray in a vaccination room at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Summary Some people reluctant to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are now being offered incentives VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As vaccine hesitancy threatens to derail America’s COVID-19 recovery, many jurisdictions in the US and Canada are turning to incentives to get people into clinics.
Annular solar eclipse will be visible for some early rising Canadians Thursday
In this Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, file photo, an annular solar eclipse is seen through a safety glass from Siak, Riau province, Indonesia. People along a swath of southern Asia gazed at the sky in marvel on Thursday at a "ring of fire" solar eclipse.
World Ocean Day rallies volunteers to clean up coast lines
FILE: Surfers head into the water in Tofino, B.C. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010.
One man dead after Surrey car crash Monday
Emergency crews were called to 108 Avenue Monday after a single car crash in Surrey. CityNews Summary One man is dead after a single car crash in Surrey Monday Two others were injured and taken to hospital Police say impaired driving may have been the cause SURREY (NEWS 1130) – One man is dead, and two other people injured following a one-car crash Monday morning in Surrey’s Guildford neighbourhood. Emergency crews were called to 108 Avenue near the Hawthorne Rotary Park just after 7:00 am.
Surrey banquet hall sees increase in bookings before easing of COVID restrictions
FILE - Crown Palace Banquet Hall in Surrey.
Five hikers, including three children, missing on North Shore
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A group of hikers on the North Shore — including three kids — has made it to safety after spending a cold night in Cypress Provincial Park. Just minutes after North Shore Rescue put out word on Monday that the group was missing, search manager Dale Weidman confirmed they were okay. “It looks like they have gotten out on their own, and they took a cab down the mountain,” he told NEWS 1130.
B.C. businesses could still require masks when mandate ends
(CITYNEWS/Tony Fera) Summary B.C. expected to stop requiring masks in indoor public spaces by July 1 Our legal analyst says if a business continues to require face coverings, that could lead to 'interesting issues' VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The province’s transition from masks being required to recommended could be messy, from a legal perspective, according to a B.C. lawyer. “A business could still require, in the face of a pandemic, that their customers wear masks.
Employees may insist on working from home as COVID0-19 restrictions ease: expert
(iStock Photo) Summary Gradual return to work as COVID-19 restrictions ease doesn't necessarily mean a return to normal for many businesses An expert says employees may insist on continuing to work from home Mike Shekhtman with staffing firm Robert Half predicts many businesses will have to transition to a hybrid work model VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Workspaces in B.C. and across Canada will start re-opening soon, but that hardly means a return to business as usual.
B.C. RCMP won't turn Albertans away this long weekend
B.C. RCMP officers stationed on Highway 3 near Manning Park on May 6, 2021. (CityNews) Summary No restrictions in place to prevent people travelling to B.C. from Alberta B.C. RCMP road checks will be on Highway 1, 3, 5, and 99 Fine for defying ban on non-essential travel in B.C. is $575 VANCOUVER – The RCMP in B.C. will be increasing COVID-19 road checks this long weekend, hoping to keep people from taking a non-essential trip outside their health zone.
Do I still need the COVID-19 vaccine if I've already recovered from the virus?
Illustration of vaccine against coronavirus COVID-19. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM Summary Even if you've had COVID-19, most health authorities worldwide recommend you still be immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine Test-positive patient should get vaccinated only after they've fully recovered and are no longer infectious NEWS 1130 is working hard to get you the information you need about the COVID-19 pandemic. When you have questions, NEWS 1130 Gets Answers.
Does warm weather stop viral spread? UBC expert debunks COVID myths
UBC's Dr. Anna Blakney has taken to TikTok to debunk COVID-19 myths, including whether or not warmer weather can stop the spread of the coronavirus.
B.C. funds new anti-gang campaign after series of deadly shootings
RCMP officers set up road blocks after a shooting at Vancouver International Airport Sunday, May 9.
More people have taken up running amid the pandemic, survey finds
FILE (iStock) Summary RunRepeat say the majority of new runners cite physical health as their motivation New survey finds pre-pandemic runners were more motivated for their mental health and increased social interactions Increase in people running doesn’t necessarily mean marathons will be packed after pandemic, survey finds VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It appears more runners have taken to the streets to improve their confidence and physical well being, according to a recent poll.
Algae Watch: B.C. wants you to report blooms
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – B.C.’s lakes are likely to be popular during what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hoping will be a “one dose summer,” but some visitors are likely to be greeted by green, soupy water. That’s caused by algae blooms, which are a natural part of the ecosystem. While most are harmless, some have the potential to produce dangerous toxins. The province has a new Algae Watch website, aimed at giving scientists a better picture of where and when these blooms are happening.
COVID-19 'hygiene theatre' helps people feel safe, says psychologist
FILE - A cellphone is disinfected.
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