B.C. News

Didn’t miss much election chatter while meandering across the South — and Northwest — Pacific ocean last month. That was mainly because the Australians are having a bit of a national dust-up on the hustings, too.

Part of Highway 97 North near Prince George was closed Sunday following a single-vehicle crash that killed the driver of a pickup truck. According to an RCMP release, the crash occurred around 3 p.m.

VANCOUVER — The B.C.

Warm temperatures shattered records for May 5 across Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver on Sunday. Victoria topped 28.1 Celsius, up three degrees from the previous record of 25C set in 1953, while Tofino had high of 24.

VANCOUVER — Not much weather in Canada bears comparison to the climatic conditioning that produces a marathoner under the searing rays of the east African sun.

SURREY — All five occupants of a car — including two children — were killed in a horrific crash in Surrey on Sunday morning. The collision took place around 11 a.m. at 176 Street and 32 Avenue, about six kilometres from the U.S. border, RCMP said.

VANCOUVER - A rare come-from-behind win during the week could be the tonic the Vancouver Whitecaps need if they are to redeem themselves against high-flying FC Dallas on Saturday.

VANCOUVER - They have a lot of wins to their credit this season but the Anaheim Ducks know they haven't really won anything yet. Sometimes a successful regular season can lull a team into a false sense of security heading into the NHL playoffs.

VANCOUVER - The Anaheim Ducks spoiled Roberto Luongo's chance for a possible storybook ending to his regular season career on the Vancouver Canucks' home ice.

VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark has the most to gain and lose as the first of two election debates hit the airwaves Friday, say political experts.