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The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is suing the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to stop dredging the Second Narrows, arguing the government ignored their rights and underestimated environmental damage. This project, aimed at letting bigger oil tankers pass through for increased exports, threatens decades of Indigenous stewardship and restoration efforts. While Trans Mountain pushes a parallel pipeline rout...

Two men died in a deadly UTV crash on private land in Woodland on July Fourth, after the vehicle went airborne and flipped over—highlighting the fragile line between recreation and tragedy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issu...

Malahat Highway is fully shut down both ways after a big rig clipped a hydro pole, sparking a brush fire and knocking out power for over 1,600 customers. RCMP are on scene, crews are en route to fix the pole, and drivers face major delays—northbound traffic backed up to Langford, southbound blocked at Butterfield Road. Plan ahead or find an alternate route if you’re headed through. Listen in comfo...

A 67-year-old man sparked chaos in Vancouver’s West End by brandishing an electric chainsaw near a coffee shop patio, shouting obscenities before lunging toward bystanders—thankfully, no one was hurt as people fled and police subdued him in under three minutes. He now faces charges of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, serving as a stark reminder of how quickly public incidents can escal...

A man accused of fatally shooting two National Guard troops near the White House is now hospitalized after refusing to eat in custody, prompting urgent legal and medical intervention. The victims, 20-year-old Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, were part of federal patrols in D.C. when they were ambushed by Lakanwal, a suspect from Afghanistan who allegedly drove from Was...

Venezuela is in crisis after two devastating quakes killed over 3,500 and injured 16,000, with families still searching rubble for loved ones. The UN’s Tom Fletcher is pleading for $296 million more to help 1.3 million people rebuild, doubling the original appeal. CARICOM is stepping in with 88 aid containers, medical teams from Haiti, and a field hospital from Barbados, as the region rallies to s...

A 24-year-old man, Skylar Wainis, faces vehicular homicide and two counts of vehicular assault after a deadly DUI crash on I-5 near Ridgefield. Driving with two passengers, he slammed into another car, flipped his SUV, and killed 19-year-old Sadie Bobo while injuring Octavio Aguilar and the other vehicle’s occupants. Blood tests confirmed his BAC was .16 — double Washington’s legal limit — and he...

BC authorities are moving to seize three luxury properties worth over $11 million linked to Garinder Deo, a suspected member of a deadly Indian crime syndicate accused of extortion, contract killings, and international drug trafficking. Deo, allegedly tied to the Wolfpack gang and the Bishnoi syndicate, faces U.S. charges for fueling a massive cocaine and heroin pipeline to the U.S. East Coast — t...

Westbank Corp. CEO Ian Gillespie’s last-minute deposition cancellation sparks outrage as his lawyers cite no valid reason, while his former employee’s lawyer slams him for prioritizing a World Cup match over court obligations—leading to a demand for forced testimony and the addition of six new corporate defendants, potentially delaying an October trial. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli...

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation is suing to halt dredging in Burrard Inlet, arguing it will devastate their traditional way of life by worsening oil spill risks, eroding shorelines, and forcing dangerous route changes — despite federal permits already granted. Chief Justin George says peaceful efforts failed, leaving legal action as their only defense to protect sacred lands. While the Vancouver Fraser...

B.C. Nurses’ Union escalates job action across Vancouver Island, targeting major hospitals Sunday through Tuesday, as contract talks stall and they demand provincial intervention. With over 2,300 reports of intimidation against nurses refusing non-nursing duties, the union accuses employers of undermining lawful protest and calls for government mandates to protect staff and stabilize healthcare. H...

Get ready for the Surrey Fusion Festival—July 18-19 at Holland Park—where over 50 global cultural pavilions, epic music, and FIFA World Cup madness collide. 54-40 rock Saturday, Kulwinder Billa brings Punjabi fire Sunday, plus food from every corner of the world, an Indigenous Village, kid-friendly fun, and live World Cup screenings. Free admission. One world. One game. Don’t miss it. Listen in co...

A gas leak hit the Covington Neighborhood Park area around 2 PM, triggered by heavy equipment striking a natural gas line. Residents within a quarter-mile were urgently evacuated on foot, with cars strictly prohibited. Fire crews locked down the zone for about three hours while monitoring for containment — thankfully, everyone escaped safely. A stark reminder: stay alert near construction zones —...

A fiery two-car crash on Highway 402 shut down westbound lanes for hours yesterday, sending two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries—just one of the many ways roads can turn dangerous in an instant. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on...

A massive fire erupted Wednesday afternoon in North Vancouver’s Moodyville, engulfing an empty, demolition-ready duplex that had no fire barriers to slow its spread. Fire crews raced to contain the blaze before it jumped to neighboring homes, successfully preventing wider damage. Officials say the cause is likely linked to demolition work, not suspicious activity, after construction crews had just...

Wild B.C. salmon is back in full force this summer, and Honey Salt in Vancouver is riding the wave with a stellar seasonal menu featuring grilled king salmon, crispy halibut bites, and a kale Caesar salad named after owner Elizabeth Blau. Don’t miss their peach pie or the showstopping chocolate-banana cake. And if you’re into vibes, the “Off The Record” vinyl party on July 31st offers DJs, record...

Kane Carter gets life in prison for killing 15-year-old Alfred Wong — a tragic bystander struck by a stray bullet while riding home from dinner — in a case that also claimed the life of gangster Kevin Whiteside. After a retrial, the jury convicted Carter of two counts of second-degree murder, sentencing him to 17 years minimum plus a lifetime gun ban, DNA order, and $200 victim fine. Evidence incl...

The Sleeman Centre is getting a jaw-dropping makeover ahead of the 2027 Memorial Cup — with $10M+ in upgrades set to transform the arena into a premier hockey destination. Expect massive new LED scoreboards, a dynamic center-ice projection system (a North American first), and a luxury lounge area built from old concrete steps — complete with 128 seats and a bar. Designed to elevate the fan experie...

After eight years of relentless investigation and courtroom drama, the man accused in the 2018 Vancouver gang shootout that killed 15-year-old Alfred Wong and 23-year-old Kevin Whiteside has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 17 years. The tragic incident, which turned a quiet night into a citywide outcry, saw Alfred—an innocent bystander—fatally struck by a stray bullet. Though t...

An Air Canada flight from Los Angeles veered off the taxiway at Montreal Trudeau Airport yesterday, forcing the north runway to close and causing delays for incoming and outgoing flights. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and airport crews are working to restore operations as quickly as possible. Travelers are advised to check flight status and expect disruptions through the evening — a rare but remind...

A Canada Border Services Agency employee may have aided a major drug trafficking ring in smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine weekly from the U.S. into Canada — a shocking allegation emerging from Operation Hard Ball, a joint U.S.-Canada crackdown. The accused insider allegedly leaked border inspection schedules to the Dhanda cartel, enabling them to conceal drugs in truc...

Wildfires rage near Boston Bar, with the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires now exceeding 26 and 169 square kilometers respectively—both believed to be human-caused. Evacuation orders cover 38 more properties, bringing the total to 7 orders impacting hundreds of homes, while a fire alert remains for Ainslie Creek. With winds gusting up to 40 km/h and dry, warm conditions fueling spread, firef...

Heat waves are hitting hard in Simcoe Muskoka, with 27 ER visits in just a week for heat-related illnesses — from rashes to life-threatening strokes. Health officials urge everyone to find cool spots and drink plenty of water, even if your home feels just as hot. Construction crews battle steamy, rain-soaked asphalt, while golfers at Shanty Bay celebrate lush, revived greens thanks to the wet weat...

Nurses across British Columbia are stepping up strike action after talks with the province collapsed, with picket lines now forming at major hospitals including Surrey Memorial and the Jim Pattison Centre. Rejecting a tentative deal offering a 12% wage hike over four years, nurses say the offer fell short compared to other public sector agreements — despite including improved benefits and shift pr...

King Guramrit Sidhu, the mastermind behind a $100M+ drug smuggling ring that moved cocaine and meth from the U.S. to Canada via commercial trucks, just got 20 years — a deal that spared him life. Arrested in Canada in 2024, Sidhu, an immigrant who rose from hardship, admitted guilt to avoid the harshest sentence, exposing a sprawling operation that spanned 2020–2023. Listen in comfort: Get a disco...