Call for HUSAR federal funding reignited: Van Fire Chiefwww.news1130.comVancouver's Heavy Search and Rescue is renewing its plea for funding help from Ottawa. The call was triggered after what happened due to the tornado in Oklahoma.

VPD officer ready to Ride to Livewww.news1130.comTraffic Sgt Peter Groenland joined the ride to support his father in law who was battling prostate cancer. The motorcycle ride raises money for prostate cancer research, education and support.

West Van Police nab drunk drivers in the daywww.news1130.comThe West Vancouver Police Department is disappointed after finding drunk drivers caught in the middle of the day over the May Long Weekend. They were patrolling the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

Gas line fire forces evacuation in Missionwww.news1130.comOne man at The Civic Centre with other neighbours says everything happened so fast but was organized. There we no reports of any gas smell but there were two explosions.

One dead after plane crash off Vancouver Islandwww.news1130.comJoint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria has confirmed one person is dead after a small float plane crashed in Bute Inlet, near Campbell River.

BREAKING: Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria has confirmed one person is dead after a small float plane crashed in Bute Inlet, near Campbell River.

Warning from BC Coroner Service over painkiller deathswww.news1130.comNew numbers show that over a five year period, 61 percent of overdose deaths from medications like codeine, morphine, or oxycodone were accidents, while 33 percent were suicides.

A gas line fire in Mission has forced people out of their homes. Michael Allison with Fortis BC says about 20 households near Cherry and Stave Lake are impacted. He can't say how long the evacuation will last for.

Former Vancouverite working towards quick Oklahoma recoverywww.news1130.comDr. Jennifer Brown is helping treat patients in Oklahoma City and says they are coping well with the influx of injured. She expects the fallout from the tornado to continue for some time.

Destination BC still spending money to lure US travellerswww.news1130.comThe Canadian Tourism Commission made the decision to put more focus and dollars into countries like China and Brazil. The BC company says the US is still the most important international market.

Drug users taking Abbotsford to court over needle programwww.news1130.comA Fraser Health report recently found more people are ending up in the hospital after overdosing in that city than in other nearby cities. The bylaw has been on the books since 2005.

12-year-old girl dies in Jeep driven by 11-year-old girlwww.news1130.comMACKENZIE (NEWS1130) – A 12-year-old girl has been killed in a crash in northern BC. She died when a Jeep YJ driven by an 11-year-old girl rolled over. The accident happened Friday on a forest service road near Mackenzie, north of Prince George. RCMP say it appears the young driver lost control...

Bruins and Kings look to take controlwww.news1130.comTonight's NHL playoff action could have the San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers on the brink of elimination. The Boston Bruins and LA Kings look to move within one game of the third round.

Vote for the best Vancouver DJ, club promoter, bartender!www.news1130.comIf you have a favourite doorman or a photographer who snaps flattering photos of you and your friends when you're out partying, you can vote for them in the Vancouver Nightlife Awards.

Abbotsford man arrested on child porn chargeswww.news1130.comSean Leblanc, 22, has been charged with luring and possession of child pornography. Abbotsford Police are speaking with other jurisdictions to see if there are any more possible victims.

People in BC likely to use savings to fund home renoswww.news1130.comA survey finds three out of five BC respondents (63 per cent) would finance their major renovations from cash on-hand, second only to Ontario, where the level is five points higher.

RCMP looking for woman behind attack at Cloverdale Rodeowww.news1130.comThe victim claims a woman spat on, punched, and kicked her. In a YouTube video, the attacker can be heard using profanity and racial slurs.

CTF promotes plan to make senators, MPs more accountablewww.news1130.comThe Accountability Act 2.0 would demand online reporting of all MP and senator expenses, make politicians answer to the Access to Information Act, and take away pensions from those caught stealing.

Protecting yourself from identity theft while on vacationwww.news1130.comClaire Newell with Travel Best Bets says you shouldn't bring every piece of identification, in case they are stolen. She suggests paying for most things in cash while on vacation.

Sean Joshua Leblanc, 22, of Abbotsford has been arrested for possession of and distributing child pornography, and luring a person under the age of 16

Those who seek to benefit from public office should leave Tory caucus: Harperwww.news1130.comSpeaking to his MPs and senators in the wake of a scandal that has taken down his own chief of staff, the PM says he is going to tighten Senate expense rules.

Driving kids to school may drive them to poor health: reportwww.news1130.comWhile 58 per cent of parents say they walked to school when they were kids, only 28 per cent of their children walk to school today. A group has given our kids a "D" grade in "Active Transportation.

Mandatory voting doesn’t mean engagement: expertwww.news1130.comVoter turnout in last week's election was just 52 per cent, up just one per cent from 2009. A public policy expert says the problem isn't getting people to show up; it's that people are disengaged.

Can Fassbender, Corrigan mend their rocky relationship?www.news1130.comOutgoing Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who's headed to Victoria, and Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan were often at odds during Mayors' Council meetings. Fassbender says he wants to move forward.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you drive your children to school? Comment below with why/why not.

Starting 9:15 a.m.:LIVE BLOG: Microsoft’s Xbox reveal event in Redmond, Wash.www.news1130.comCityNews technology specialist Mike Yawney is live at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Wash. where the company is expected to reveal the newest version of its popular Xbox gaming system.

Two dozen killed after tornado in Oklahoma City suburbwww.news1130.comA powerful tornado more than 1.6 kilometres wide has ripped through a neighbourhood in an Oklahoma City suburb killing at least 24 people, including seven children.

Dozens killed after tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbwww.news1130.comA powerful tornado more than 1.6 kilometres wide has ripped through a neighbourhood in an Oklahoma City suburb killing dozens, including children.

Deadly crash closes Lions Gate Bridgewww.news1130.comA 27-year-old man is dead after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV on the Lions Gate Bridge. The bridge has been completely closed to traffic since 550pm.

Is a free food forest possible in Vancouver?www.news1130.comA city councillor says a free food forest similar to one being developed in Seattle, is a possibility here. The Beacon Food Forest will be seven acres filled with fruits, nuts and berries.

Seth MacFarlane won’t return as Oscar host next yearwww.news1130.comThe comedian says on Twitter that he "tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep.'' MacFarlane said show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are among the best in the business.

Canadians can voice opinions on wind turbine plan in Francewww.news1130.comThe 75 proposed turbines will be about 10 kilometres off the shore of Juno Beach, where 359 Canadians died during the D-Day attacks that marked a turning point in the Second World War.

Expect warm but mild summer weather: Meteorologistwww.news1130.comThe lead forecaster for AccuWeather.com says spells of hot, dry weather will be broken up by welcome cool fronts. Atlantic Canada is expected to get a warmer than average summer.

Family of missing Coquitlam man believes he was kidnappedwww.news1130.comDiego Hernandez, 22, was seen 13 days ago being shoved into a car in Mexico and then again seen on surveillance video at at ATM. He moved to the country two years ago to organize an MMA event.

More remains found on farm that belonged to Millard: CBCwww.news1130.comDellen Millard has been charged with first-degree murder, in the disappearance of Tim Bosma, who never returned after taking two men on a test drive of a truck he was selling.

QUESTION: Do you use sunscreen? Call 604.877.6332 or tweet us @news1130Radio. The forecast is calling for highs of 18 degrees and a mix of sun and cloud.

Ford video raises questions over journalism ethicswww.news1130.comThe crowdsourcing campaign to buy the video reportedly showing Toronto's Mayor smoking crack ignites debate over journalism ethics.

Group worried about arts centre being owned by a churchwww.news1130.comThe Alliance for Arts & Culture says it is distressing to lose another cultural venue, and now that the Centre for the Performing Arts is owned by a church, it may have its own interests in mind.

QUESTION: Should we rename Victoria Day? Call 604.877.6332 or tweet @News1130Radio A group - which includes author Margaret Atwood, Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and actor Gordon Pinsent - has signed an online petition to rename this Monday's public holiday "Victoria and First Peoples Day.''

Prominent Canadians back petition to rename Victoria Daywww.news1130.comThe group - which includes author Margaret Atwood and Green Party leader Elizabeth May, - has signed an online petition to rename the public holiday "Victoria and First Peoples Day.''

QUESTION: Should we rename Victoria Day Call? 604.877.6332 or tweet @News1130Radio A group - which includes author Margaret Atwood, Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and actor Gordon Pinsent - has signed an online petition to rename this Monday's public holiday "Victoria and First Peoples Day.''

One winning ticket sold for $590M Powerball jackpotwww.news1130.comOfficials confirmed the winning ticket was sold in Florida, however it’s unclear if it was sold to an individual or group. Chances of winning are astronomically low at 1 in 175.2 million.

Tips for avoiding gardening aches this weekendwww.news1130.comBefore going for a run or hitting the gym you likely stretch and warm up, but how about before starting gardening? It’s important to do that, and also to break up your work.

Ford should address allegations of drug use: expertwww.news1130.comA public relations expert suggests Rob Ford's decision not to host his weekly radio show today may indicate the Toronto mayor has yet to fully figure out how to respond to the allegations.

Parents risking financial stability for adult kidswww.news1130.comA new survey finds more parents are risking their financial situation to help house adult children returning home. An expert is advising parents not to let kids stay at home for free.

Jellyfish invasion takes over the Vancouver Aquariumwww.news1130.comThere are over 15 species from around the globe now on display, including the impressive Lion's Mane often found in English Bay. Gross fact... they poop out of their mouths!

Vision to re-open the Langley Speedway alive and wellwww.news1130.comThe final decision won't be made until Metro Vancouver's Parks Committee takes a look at the site and the Langley Speedway Historical Society says that is a good sign.

PM’s chief of staff resigns in wake of Duffy controversywww.news1130.comThe Prime Minister's Office said earlier this week that Nigel Wright paid off $90,000 in inappropriately claimed housing expenses for Duffy, who later stepped down from Conservative caucus.

Have you seen this woman?www.news1130.comSheila Bennett was last seen at around 5 p.m. Friday in Port Moody. She uses transit and could be anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Humane Society opposed to Cloverdale Rodeowww.news1130.comThe Vancouver Humane Society is against the annual events at the Cloverdale Rodeo calling it an "explicit spectacle of animal cruelty."