Darin Bain

Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

Author Archive

Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission

A date has been set for a byelection that could win the B.C. Conservative Leader a seat in the legislature. 

Updated: One fatality confirmed in plane crash in Prince George

A plane has crashed in Prince George, with two vehicles believed to be involved.

‘It’s a monumental task’: B.C. Wildfire crews face major fight on Bald Range blaze

The fight against the 15,590-hectare Bald Range wildfire is a “monumental task,” BC Wildfire Service incident commander Hugh Murdoch said during a Monday night emergency briefing, with crews facing a vast fireground and active fire behaviour around Summerland.

New app providing one-stop shop for wildfire information

A new wildfire app developed in Northern B.C. aims to give residents in British Columbia and Alberta a single source for official emergency information during fire season.

Independent Investigations Office determining if mandate met for Tumbler Ridge investigation

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is taking steps to determine if it needs to investigate the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge that claimed nine lives last week.

“This is an incredibly strong community” Eby says in Tumbler Ridge

Premier David Eby visited Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting left nine people dead, pledging support for a grieving community.

Shocked, helpless and heavy. Tumbler Ridge residents devastated by shooting

Nine people are dead and dozens injured after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, devastating the northeastern B.C. community.

“Wrap these families with love” Eby says following Tumbler Ridge tragedy

"It's hard to know what to say on a night like tonight, this is the kind of thing that feels like it happens in other places and not close to home in a way that this feels for so many British Columbians and Canadians," he said.

UPDATE: Nine people dead following school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

A Police Initiated Public Alert was issued as officers responded to the scene. This alert officially cancelled at 5:45 pm, as police do not believe there are any outstanding suspects or ongoing threat to the public.  

ckgr Now playing play

ckcr Now playing play

Latest News

Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.
- Advertisement -