Metro Vancouver Emergency Management staff continue to monitor water levels and debris flows on the Fraser River following the Chilcotin River landslide. Patrols are happening in regional parks and on Barnston Island, and people are asked to stay away from the river at this time.

Debris from the Chilcotin River landslide is starting to appear in the lower Fraser River. Metro Vancouver Emergency Management continues to monitor the situation at regional parks and Barnston Island. For safety, members of the public should stay away from the river’s edge.

Due to a water main issue, Columbia Street from McBride Blvd to Richmond Street will be closed in both directions until further notice. Crews are on scene. Please avoid the area #NewWest @NewsRadioVan

1130 NewsRadio Vancouver Traffic Please note the closure continues. In addition, Westbound traffic is being diverted from Brunette Ave to Braid Street. Expect delays into the morning rush hour. @NewsRadioVan

Metro Vancouver crews are on site responding to a watermain break near Francis Way in New Westminster. Expect road closures in the area. We will continue to provide updates throughout the day.

Work continues in City of New Westminster to respond to a broken water main. The line is now isolated, and we are waiting for residual water to drain so that the next steps of assessment can take place to determine the cause and begin repairs.

If you live in #NewWest you may experience pressure changes or some cloudiness in your water. Consumers do not need to take any actions at this time. We are monitoring closely and will update the public should the water quality become a concern.

Metro Vancouver began excavation to expose the broken water main in New Westminster yesterday afternoon, and that work continues this morning. We are working with City of New Westminster to remove water from affected residences, including two high-rise buildings.

The watermain break in City of New Westminster has now been exposed, and pipe inspection and repair design are underway. Good progress has been made pumping water out of nearby residences and inspections are taking place with the goal of restoring electricity.

UPDATE: ​Power has been restored at 71 Jamieson Crt. ​ Both 69 & 71 Jamieson have no power in common areas. The elevators remain out of service. The parkade also continues to be inaccessible. Owners should connect with Strata for ongoing updates.

Crews have begun repairs on the broken water main in New Westminster. We continue to support City of New Westminster’s work on remediation and cleanup. Thank you to everyone for their patience as these repairs continue over the coming days.

It’s Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week! Did you know E-Comm handles more than 5,600 9-1-1 calls per day? That’s over two million calls a year! Join us in recognizing E-Comm 9-1-1 staff for supporting B.C.'s first responders and ensuring the safety of our

A fire at E Hastings & Nanaimo in Vancouver is producing considerable smoke. Avoid exposure: close windows/doors & use air cleaners. If you experience symptoms, follow the advice of your healthcare provider. Check local conditions at airmap.ca #AirQuality

Metro Vancouver is closely monitoring air quality following this morning’s fire near E Hastings & Nanaimo. Local concentrations of smoke have improved and are expected to continue to improve through the day.

We are aware of a structure fire in Lynn Valley that is spreading smoke across the North Shore, and we are closely watching the situation and monitoring air quality. For air quality readings near you, visit airmap.ca.

Alarms are sounding intermittently at Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver as we test our public warning system to ensure it functions as intended. This testing will last two to three days. There is no emergency, and no action is required by the public. Thank you for your patience.