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Man falls off Langley barge into Fraser River, cigarette butt chuckers keep Surrey burning and more
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(Black Press files)

1. Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

Horgan takes over as premier with the support of the three-member B.C. Green Party caucus marks the first change in governenment in 16 years. See more >

2. Man falls off Langley barge into Fraser River

A 72-year-old man who fell off a barge in the Fraser River on Monday night was a non-swimmer, police said. See more >

3. Fraser Valley launch operator rescues baby seal

A Fraser Valley boat launch operator found an adorable surprise on Tuesday morning when he came face to face with a baby seal. See more >

4. Wildfire-related air quality advisory issued for Lower Mainland

Metro Vancouver said that the advisory is expected to last until either the wildfires ceases or weather patterns change. See more >

5. Cigarette butt chuckers keep Surrey burning

Surrey firefighters have fought 59 brush fires in the past 10 days – most completely preventable. See more >



About the Author: Ashley Wadhwani-Smith

I began my journalistic journey at Black Press Media as a community reporter in my hometown of Maple Ridge, B.C.
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