BC Ferry Mechanical Malfunction Forces Tugboat Assistance on Easter Weekend

April 21, 2025, 7:20 pm

On a bustling Easter weekend, the Queen of Coquitlam—a BC Ferries vessel—suffered a mechanical failure tied to its pitch control. This malfunction required a tugboat’s intervention at Horseshoe Bay, leading to canceled sailings and stranded passengers while repairs restored functionality.

theglobeandmail.com / Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

thestar.com / Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

winnipegfreepress.com / Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 5 hours ago #bc #transportation #canada #local-news #vancouver +

Vancouver Island City Clinic Nears New Physician Hires

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm

A Vancouver Island city-owned clinic is on the verge of expanding its team by signing two new doctors. Local administrators tout the model as a success that could be replicated in neighboring communities, reflecting a strategic investment in accessible, city-run healthcare services.

theglobeandmail.com / Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

winnipegfreepress.com / Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

thestar.com / Vancouver Island city-owned clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 8 hours ago #healthcare #bc #local-news #vancouver #canada +

Investigation Intensifies in Langley Home Homicide

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm

Langley homicide investigators are under pressure to crack a mysterious case after identifying Tyler Smith as the victim found in a burned residence. Authorities are piecing together evidence from the charred home amid growing community concern and demand for swift action.

globalnews.ca / Homicide team deployed after man found dead in Langley fire

thestar.com / Police identify Tyler Smith as homicide victim found in burned home in Langley, B.C.

winnipegfreepress.com / Police identify Tyler Smith as homicide victim found in burned home in Langley, B.C.

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 8 hours ago #crime #justice #bc #local-news #vancouver +

NDP candidate endorses strategic voting in tight Canadian race

April 21, 2025, 3:20 pm

In Ottawa, an NDP candidate is openly calling for strategic voting in his Vancouver-area riding, with party leader Jagmeet Singh showing little concern about the tactic. The move comes as the party looks to harness every vote amid a tense political climate.

Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com

globalnews.ca / Singh makes Vancouver Island push as NDP faces ‘do-or-die’ battle in B.C.

thestar.com / NDP candidate pushes strategic vote as Singh says Canada needs New Democrats

winnipegfreepress.com / NDP candidate pushes strategic vote as Singh says Canada needs New Democrats

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 9 hours ago #politics #elections #parliament #federal #singh +