1. Six in hospital after two Surrey house fires
Six people were taken to hospital after two overnight fires in Whalley and Newton. See more >
2. Conservative activists rail against LGBT curriculum in Abbotsford
Approximately 150 people attended a meeting Tuesday night to rally opposition to policies meant to make LGBT students feel safe and welcome in Abbotsford schools. See more >
Kari Simpson has the audience in stitches telling a story about her granddaughter mocking trans ppl pic.twitter.com/oJBrQBvDq7
— Kelvin Gawley (@KelvinGawley) October 4, 2017
3. B.C. teen’s death points to gaps in youth mental-health supports: rep
Joshua, described by teachers as bright but shy, jumped off a crane to his death on BC Children’s Hospital grounds in July 2015, following a long battle with mental-health issues that started at age two. See more >
Mental Health and Addictions Minister @DarcyJudy says government" fully accepts the recommendation in the representative’s report" #bcpoli pic.twitter.com/mh8dEWkLbS
— Ashley Wadhwani (@ashwadhwani) October 4, 2017
4. Motorists flock to toll-free Golden Ears and Port Mann Bridges
Build it and they will cross — provided it doesn’t cost them anything. See more >
5. Last man sentenced in Chilliwack cattle abuse gets 45 days
Brad Genereux was handed a 45-day jail sentence to be served intermittently, and an 18-month ban on caring for large animals with the exception that he can continue to work at his job at Cedarwal Farms in Abbotsford. See more >
