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CTV News
13 hours ago
- CTV News
Stolen gun, drugs, cash found after Fraser Valley traffic stop: RCMP
A handgun and cash are shown in this photo provided by the Upper Fraser Valley Detachment of the RCMP. Mounties who pulled over a driver with no insurance early Wednesday morning ended up arresting three people and seizing a loaded handgun, drugs, cash and cellphones. An officer pulled the vehicle over around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Yale Road and Hazel Street in Chilliwack, according to authorities. 'When the member stopped the vehicle there were three occupants inside. As the member was conducting the traffic stop, he observed other arrestable offences, and all three occupants were arrested and removed from the vehicle,' a spokesperson for the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment wrote in a statement. A search of the vehicle found 'bulk quantities of drugs,' $18,000 in cash, a number of cellphones and a prohibited firearm, police said. The gun was found to have been stolen from a home in Northern B.C. in 2023, Mounties added. 'This investigation is ongoing. Multiple judicial authorizations will be done, firearms tracing, drug expert reports, and drug analysis are just some of the things that will be required to get this investigation to where charges can be laid,' the statement from the detachment said.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Mission RCMP seek public's help in locating wanted 47-year-old woman
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Julie Matthew, according to the Mission RCMP. Police in Mission, B.C., are requesting the public's help in finding a woman wanted for a number of offences, including assault. Julie Matthew was recently convicted of robbery, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and possession of stolen property in the B.C. Supreme Court, and was required to return to court for sentencing but failed to appear, Mission RCMP said in a statement Wednesday. The offences relate to an incident that occurred in the Fraser Valley community of Deroche in 2022. Police have since issued a warrant for Matthew's arrest. 'Julie is known to have ties to the communities of Hope, Langley and Surrey, but may have since travelled elsewhere,' Mounties said in the statement. Matthew, 47, is described by police as having a small, mono-colour tattoo on the left side of her neck. Anyone who believes they have seen Matthew or has any information that could help police locate her are asked to call Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161, and quote file number 22-4299.
CBC
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Heat warnings continue in southern B.C. as temperatures soar into low 30s
Heat warnings issued earlier this week remain in effect for much of southern B.C. Tuesday as temperatures remain high. Environment Canada has issued the warnings for much of Vancouver Island, as well as the southwest coast and parts of the Interior, with temperatures are expected to climb into the low-to-mid 30s on Tuesday. In the Fraser Canyon, South Thompson and South Okanagan, the mercury could hit up to 35 C on Wednesday, with overnight lows of 18 C. The North Thompson is looking at 31 C, while the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver's inland and eastern areas could see temperatures up to 33 C, Environment Canada says. A high of 30 C is expected in Howe Sound, Whistler, Pemberton, the Sunshine Coast, and eastern and inland Vancouver Island. Temperatures are expected to cool starting Wednesday, with end-of-week rain forecast in much of the province, according to Environment Canada. With the heat comes a moderate health risk, the weather agency says. Environment Canada is advising people in affected areas to check on loved ones who are at higher risk during the heat, including seniors, people who live alone, those with limited mobility and people with pre-existing conditions. Some of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, rash, swelling in the hands and feet, fatigue and weakness, dizziness, fainting, headache, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate and shallow breathing and confusion, according to HealthLinkBC. Cooling centres have been set up in some areas.
CBC
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Metro Vancouver now under heat warning, along with much of southern B.C.
Social Sharing Residents in Metro Vancouver, much of southern B.C. and Vancouver Island should prepare for hot weather over the next two days, according to Environment Canada. Heat advisories have been issued for regions including Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, adding to warnings for east and inland Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Whistler and Pemberton in the Sea-to-Sky region, as well as the Fraser Canyon, South Thompson, South Okanagan and North Thompson. Daytime temperatures could reach 33 C in certain areas of Metro Vancouver, according to the Environment Canada alert, with overnight lows near 17 C. Some areas near the water and the southwestern section of Metro Vancouver will "likely get a reprieve from the heat," added the alert. In the Fraser Canyon, South Thompson and South Okanagan, Environment Canada said temperatures could near 35 C, while coastal areas including the Island, Whistler and Pemberton could reach 30 C. Environment Canada expects the temperatures for all regions to cool down on Wednesday. How to beat the heat Dr. Maulik Baxi, a medical health officer at the Fraser Health Authority, advised British Columbians and travellers to be aware of the heat warnings around the province. "We know that it is summer, it's vacation time in schools, lots of people will be travelling," Baxi said. "So while it may not be affecting where you live, it may be affecting where you go. And so be aware." Baxi advised people to check on vulnerable people who may be more at risk of getting a heat-prone illness, such as young infants, seniors, pregnant people and anyone with disabilities. People should avoid the heat of the day as much as possible, and stay cool by opening windows at night, when heat can build up inside homes, he said. "Be a good neighbour, you know, and take care of one another." Environment Canada said heat affects everyone but added the risks are greater for seniors, people who live alone, people with certain pre-existing health conditions or mental illness, people with substance use disorders and people with limited mobility. "Check on family, friends and neighbours, who are at higher risk, particularly if they live alone, to make sure they have a cool space." The forecaster also warned to check for early signs of heat illness, which include feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache, or unusually dark urine, which can "rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies." If that happens, move to a cooler environment immediately, Environment Canada said.
CTV News
08-08-2025
- CTV News
B.C. trucker loses ‘his big rig, his load and his licence' for impaired driving. RCMP say
Police stop a big rig on Highway 1 through Chilliwack, B.C., on July 26, 2025. (Handout) Authorities are reminding truckers about the risks of impaired driving after towing away a tractor-trailer in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. A traffic officer stopped the Peterbilt along Highway 1 in Chilliwack in the early morning hours of July 26, B.C. Highway Patrol said in a news release Thursday. The driver failed a roadside breathalyzer, and subsequently lost 'his big rig, his load, and his licence,' BCHP said. 'There are thousands of professional truck drivers working hard and following the rules every day,' said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, in a statement. 'But we are constantly looking for the lawbreakers, and this truck driver showed signs of impairment.' The driver, a 34-year-old Mission resident, was also clocked going 17 km/h over the posted 100 km/h speed limit, authorities said. He was given a speeding ticket, another ticket for not having a speed limiter activated in a heavy commercial vehicle, and given an immediate roadside driving prohibition for 90 days. His rig was towed away at his expense and impounded for 30 days, BCHP said.
