Welcome to the Peace Arch News - Peace Arch News
U.S. Democratic party, Kamala Harris raised more than $1 billion in defeat. 76-year-old cyclist dead after colliding with SUV in Montreal. Okanagan couple thankful for Turkey (the country) and its health care. Okanagan, Shuswap SAR teams part of large-scale search in northern B.C.
Rally in the Chilliwack River Valley to help stymied land owners
3 hours ago · The Rally in the Chilliwack River Valley event is a way for neighbours and friends to support the six owners, on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club (48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd.). Tickets are $15 and available on eventbrite, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 604-798-1934.
Social media posts alleging kidnappings in Squamish unfounded: …
5 hours ago · RCMP say there is no evidence of kidnappings or attempted kidnappings in Squamish, after concerns started circulating on social media. Sea to Sky RCMP said in a news release Tuesday (Nov. 19) that a "thorough and comprehensive investigation confirms that no such incidents have occurred" and there is "no credible evidence" in the alleged incidents.
'Historic' signing between Okanagan-Similkameen First Nations, …
3 days ago · The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on Nov. 15 advanced a landmark process that will see a first-of-its-kind collaboration in B.C. between the First Nations of the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys and local governments across the region. Elected leaders from both valleys came to Penticton for the signing, each of which was witnessed by ...
VIDEO: On the picket line in B.C. - Peace Arch News
4 hours ago · 1 / 4 A postal worker waved a flag with a union logo during picketing of the Langley depot early Monday morning, Nov. 18. Holly Isaac's day started around 5 a.m. The Langley resident got up early on Monday, Nov. 18, to be on time for the start of her 6 a.m. shift on the picket line outside the local Canada Post depot on Production Way.
Heavy rain and strong winds hitting B.C.’s south coast over the …
3 days ago · Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, including Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster, with heavy rainfalls and strong winds expected to last into the evening on Saturday. The agency says a Pacific frontal system is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the south coast, with total rainfall amounts of ...
VIDEO: Fire damages Langley house used by squatters
6 days ago · A fire in an abandoned house that was occupied by several homeless people took about 20 Langley Township firefighters and four fire department vehicles three-and-a-half hours to fully extinguish on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12. Crews arrived at the scene of the structure fire on Langley's 32 Ave ...
Update: Highway 7 outside Hope still shut down by rockslide
4 days ago · A rockslide stopped traffic on the Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) near Hope Thursday evening, west of the Haig Scale. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14. Rocks were on the road between 7 Day Adventist Youth Camp Road and Ross Road just west of Hope. Both lanes of the highway were shut down. An update on the highway is due at noon, Nov. 15.
Expectation of more provincial support uniting communities …
Nov 7, 2024 · Expectation of more provincial support uniting communities across B.C. Mayors express shared concerns about health care and public safety and an expectation of more attention. City of Merritt Mayor Michael Goetz is calling on the provincial government to deal with two issues facing many smaller rural communities: health care and forestry.
SURREY NOW & THEN: Peace Arch monument turns 100, but …
Mar 29, 2021 · The Peace Arch stands as a representation of “the lasting friendship between Canada and the United States,” according to a heritage post on surrey.ca.In 1914, Samuel Hill, famed Washington State lawyer, financier, road builder and humanitarian, organized an international fundraising drive to build the arch.
- Some results have been removed