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CBC
2 days ago
- Health
- CBC
E. coli contamination closes 9 Vancouver beaches for swimming
Nine public beaches in Metro Vancouver are closed for swimming because of high E. coli levels in the water. Vancouver Coastal Health says some possible sources of contamination include animal waste, storm water runoff and discharge from boats.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local ice cream shop offers Southeast Asian inspired flavour for ice cream festival
The Vancouver Ice cream festival is back for its third edition. Thirty-five sweet spots across Metro Vancouver are featured in a self-guided tour until Aug. 4. Our Shivani Joshi checked out one local spot that's serving up a unique flavour. Take a look
CBC
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Local ice cream shop offers Southeast Asian inspired flavour for ice cream festival
The Vancouver Ice cream festival is back for its third edition. Thirty-five sweet spots across Metro Vancouver are featured in a self-guided tour until Aug. 4. Our Shivani Joshi checked out one local spot that's serving up a unique flavour. Take a look
CBC
5 days ago
- CBC
2 elderly women seriously injured in Burnaby hit-and-run, days after senior hit in East Vancouver
Social Sharing Two elderly women are in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Burnaby on Thursday night, the second hit-and-run involving a senior pedestrian in Metro Vancouver in under a week. Burnaby RCMP say officers were called just before 9:30 p.m. on July 17 to Willingdon Avenue and Union Street following reports of a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians. When police arrived, they found two women, aged 73 and 85, suffering from serious injuries. Both were transported to hospital. In a statement Friday, the RCMP said the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene. B.C. Emergency Health Services says it responded to the scene with two ambulances with primary care paramedics and an ambulance with advanced care paramedics. "Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to two patients who were transported to hospital in serious but stable condition," said BCEHS spokesperson Brian Twaites in a statement. Mounties say they are canvassing the area for surveillance footage and are urging anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam video to come forward. Descriptions of the suspect and the vehicle involved have not yet been released, but police say more information will be provided "as soon as practicable." VPD investigating separate hit-and-run in East Vancouver The incident comes just days after a 70-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a grey SUV in East Vancouver. Police say the woman was crossing Grandview Highway at Slocan Street shortly before 5:30 p.m. on July 11 when the vehicle hit her and continued driving eastbound without stopping. The Vancouver Police Department says investigators are working to identify the driver and vehicle involved. "We believe there were several bystanders who attempted to chase after the vehicle," said Const. Tania Visintin in a statement Friday. "Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision. We also want to speak to the driver of the grey SUV to determine what circumstances led up to the incident." The woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. Police in both cities are asking witnesses or anyone with relevant information to contact investigators.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
No swimming at 8 Metro Vancouver beaches due to E. coli
If you're looking to beat the heat at a Metro Vancouver beach this week, make sure to check the swimming advisories first. Eight local swimming spots have advisories from Vancouver Coastal Health in place due to high E. coli counts. As of Friday morning, Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver, English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Second Beach, Sunset Beach, Third Beach and Trout Lake in Vancouver, and Lions Bay are not suitable for swimming. No-swim advisories are issued when a single sample reaches over 400 E. coli per 100 millilitres, or the average of five samples counts over 200 E. coli per 100 millilitres. Signs go up telling visitors not to swim, but the beach itself is safe to enjoy. Several more beaches are undergoing further water testing due to a higher-than-expected bacteria sample result, but remain open for swimming, according to the health authority. They include Jericho Beach, parts of Wreck Beach, Sandy Cove, Sandy Beach, Ambleside Beach and Eagle Harbour. A single reading of more than 235 E. coli per 100 millilitres triggers a 'beach action value investigation' to identify what's causing the higher count, such as a sewage discharge or bird populations nearby, according to VCH. E. coli is found in human, warm-blooded animal, and bird feces. Exposure to high levels of the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness and infection of the ears, eyes, nose, throat and skin. Updates on E. coli counts at beaches in the region can be found on VCH's beach water quality map.
