1. Police have traffic blocked at 64th Avenue and King George Boulevard
A police incident has forced Surrey RCMP to block traffic in all directions at 64th Avenue and King George Boulevard this morning.
2. City of Chilliwack issues evacuation alert to properties outside dike
An evacuation alert was issued by the City of Chilliwack on Wednesday for six properties near the Fraser River Wednesday as the river continues to rise.
3. 161 people died of illicit drug overdose in B.C. in March
The three townships seeing the highest number of deaths remain Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria where lives claimed have reached 102, 55 and 34 respectively.
JUST IN: There were 161 suspected OD deaths in March, according to BC Coroners Service. found in 8/10 deaths in first 3 months of March.
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391 lives claimed total.
4. New protest camp against modular homes pops up in Maple Ridge
鈥淲e鈥檙e occupying the land in favour of seniors residences,鈥� said Riekie Armstrong.
5. 鈥楤ed Pan,鈥� bragging rights on the line at annual Cloverdale bed races
The Bed Pan trophy, awarded to the winners of the men鈥檚 race, and the Chamber Pot, awarded to the women鈥檚 division, are on the line. And, in true traditional style, there will also be a prize for the best dressed team 鈥� costumes are encouraged.
