Police in Delta say officers seized about 87 kilograms of suspected M-D-M-A during a traffic stop in the city.
They say occupants of the vehicle were arrested but have been released pending further investigation.
Police say the seizure, which happened September 6th, showcases the prevalence of drug trafficking in B-C.
They say the department and its policing partners are working to combat the drug trade and make communities, including Delta, safer for residents.
Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults age 60 and over. Manufacturer GSK says the federal agency has approved its new vaccine called Arexvy. RSV season in Canada usually starts in the late fall and lasts until spring.
Starting today, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is reducing the amount of water used at parks and green spaces to conserve drinking water. The board says all esthetic water features including ponds and fountains will be turned off and park lawns will not be watered.
The Vancouver International Airport says it’s gearing up for a busy long weekend by launching a new tool to help travellers get to their gate on time. A new Q-R code called Y-V-R TimeLine allows travellers to check if they are at risk of missing their plane by entering their flight number.
The machine is stocked with packaged sushi rolls from nearby restaurant Sushi Mori. TransLink says the vending machine is one of nine being installed starting this summer at transit stations around the region.
A fire reported near Second Beach Tuesday morning was the second suspicious fire in recent days. So far, no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made.
More than 580-thousand passengers and 210-thousand vehicles are expected to travel with BC Ferries between today and Tuesday. BC Ferries says it has pulled out all the stops to ensure smoother sailing this weekend.