Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here.

others also read... A 22-year-old man will spend another 11 years and seven months in jail for terrorizing the residents of three homes in Surrey and another residence in Abbotsford during a four-month crime spree in 2008.

others also read... Abbotsford MP Ed Fast has succeeded in his bid to have the Sumas-Huntingdon border crossing renamed. Fast had previously introduced a motion to the House of Commons, which asked that the border crossing include the word "Abbotsford" since it sits inside the city's boundaries.

others also read... The City of Abbotsford has finalized dates for a series of neighbourhood meetings to debate its Agriculture Strategy, which is currently being written.

After a relatively calm night on Wednesday, Abbotsford was bracing for another bout of stormy weather Thursday night.

others also read... A Seattle man who conspired to smuggle more than 1,000 kilograms of B.C. marijuana across the border – and used his aging parents to help move his ill-gotten money – was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison.

The new youth centre (depicted in white) is being built at the back of Century House. others also read...

Comox Valley RCMP have confirmed the sudden death on Hornby Island of Tempest Grace Gale, 25, is a homicide. others also read...

others also read... With the sixth confirmed H1N1 flu virus death on the island, health authorities say it’s more important than ever people at risk take precautions.

Two separate groups have emerged in the effort to ensure that local ski hill Shames Mountain has a sustainable future.

It was a dramatic scene at an Okanagan reservoir after a vehicle crashes into the water with the driver trapped inside. Win Tickets!

Vernon RCMP release suspect pictures in a rash of robberies while urging merchants to take steps to protect themselves. Win Tickets!

Their sad stories of drug abuse and neglect are tempered by the treatment success they've had at this unique facility. Win Tickets!

Police in Vernon admit they're frustrated as they try to track down and arrest an apparent serial robber. Win Tickets!

Kelowna RCMP have a suspected bank robber in custody thanks partly to the arresting work of a customer. Win Tickets!

Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here.

A local man and woman were charged with five counts each of break and enter this week in connection with a series of residential and business B&Es in Chilliwack.

A house fire erupted on Ryder Lake Road early Wednesday morning after a couch caught fire. Chilliwack Fire Department was called to the 48000-block in the pre-dawn hour of six a.m.

There is still some time left to submit your killer photo to the Vedder and Chilliwack River Conservancy Photo Contest by the deadline next week.

Chilliwack council voted Monday to lighten the load of expensive waste treatment fees being billed to Johnston Packers. The decision followed a city investigation starting in late July that traced a "high-strength" liquid discharge directly to the meat-processing plant on Promontory Road.

VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as possible.

Finance Minister Colin Hansen has extended an extra break for new homes from next year's harmonized sales tax. VICTORIA – The B.C. government is giving a bigger break to new home buyers in the latest move to ease the impact of next year's harmonized sales tax.

Construction of headpond for Fitzsimmons Creek hydro project on Blackcomb Mountain, 2008. That project will soon be in service and BC Hydro is planning a large expansion of run-of-river and wind power around the province.

Local area clinics announced for this week

The 100 Mile House Agriplex might still come back to life.

Austin Hudson, 5, receives his H1N1 flu shot on Thursday afternoon in Agassiz. While the H1N1 clinic was planned long in advance, public health workers were just informed Thursday morning that the vaccine would be available to everyone over the age of six months.

Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here.

others also read... Paramedics aren't pleased about the recent legislation that's ended their "working strike," says Agassiz's Paramedic Chief Larry Kennedy.

others also read... Striker's corner was the site of another accident over the weekend. But in this incident, police say, no one was seriously injured.

VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as possible.

Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone spoke to Metro Vancouver business and civic leaders Thursday. Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone says the controversial congestion charge he forced on his city's motorists was a winning strategy to beat gridlock, but one that might be difficult to replicate here.

VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as possible.

Finance Minister Colin Hansen has extended an extra break for new homes from next year's harmonized sales tax. VICTORIA – The B.C. government is giving a bigger break to new home buyers in the latest move to ease the impact of next year's harmonized sales tax.

Construction of headpond for Fitzsimmons Creek hydro project on Blackcomb Mountain, 2008. That project will soon be in service and BC Hydro is planning a large expansion of run-of-river and wind power around the province.

Ian Williams was named Hope’s very first ‘Heart Hero’ – a new award that will be presented each year by the mayor.

Henry Lyatsky wants B.C.'s coast opened to oil drilling but environmentalists stand opposed.

Homicide investigators are asking for the public's help in gathering information about the shooting death of a 26-year-old Kelowna woman last month in Surrey, B.C.

Craig Anderson and the Colorado Avalanche look to avenge their worst defeat of this charmed season when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday (10 p.m. ET).

Canadian Mellisa Hollingsworth captured her first World Cup gold medal of the season on Friday in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Some residents of Hornby Island in B.C.'s Strait of Georgia say the death of a popular local artist has heightened fears and concerns about the lack of police and mental health services in their community.

Twenty-one Saanich parks will be upgraded and repairs to the roof of Saanich Commonwealth Place will be completed with almost $2 million in funding announced today in Saanich.

Photo Gallery: Floods, evacuation in Duncan and North Cowichan

Heavy flooding hit the Cowichan Valley this morning, leading to evacuation notices affecting hundreds of residents and the declaration of a state of emergency by the municipalities of Duncan and North Cowichan, and the Cowichan Tribes.

The federal government will pour $2.5 million over the next five years into the restoration of Garry oak ecosystems in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and Fort Rodd Hill national historic site.

Two road incidents have Saanich police cautioning the public against the dangers of road rage, especially in the slick conditions caused by rainfall.

A Quesnel RCMP officer is facing an assault charge relating to his handling of a prisoner at the city's detachment several months ago, RCMP said Friday.

Metro Vancouver scam sees debit cards compromised.

The City of Vancouver has approved a new tree protection bylaw that allows for fines of $500 to $10,000 for the unlawful removal of trees and improves the enforcement capability of city staff.

METRO VANCOUVER -- A push to crack down on fare evaders in and around SkyTrain stations has led to a rise in the number of arrests of those in possession of drugs or weapons, TransLink says.

Pre-season favourites to compete for another Northwest Division title, the Vancouver Canucks woke up this morning in 11th place in the Western Conference. Obviously this is not what anyone expected, especially captain Roberto Luongo.