Canada’s forests ministers agree old methods won’t work, with action plan coming soon
The days of chopping down a tree and paying stumpage fees are on the way out for the timber industry, Canada’s forest ministers have heard, with the hope of a revival pinned on a new task force report. Corey Hogan,...
2nd Surrey police board member steps down
The Surrey Police Board has announced that another member has stepped down. The board says James Carwana announced his resignation via the provincial government following the firing of former chief Norm Lipinski. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER...
Bowen Island police incident results in arrest of former RCMP officer
An investigation by the RCMP’s Federal Policing – Pacific Region Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) resulted in an arrest of a former RCMP officer on Thursday. Michael Scoretz, 47, of Bowen Island, and former INSET member, faces 13 charges...
Massey Tunnel closing overnight for two nights
Heads up if your overnight commute involves the Massey Tunnel: The tunnel will be closed in both directions June 5 to 7, overnight from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! Mainroad crews...
Criminal lawyer breaks down impact of charges against B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy
Independent MLA for the riding of Peace River North, Jordan Kealy has been charged with one count of sexual assault according to Crown Counsel. “Mr. Kealy has been charged, which means that the evidence gathered by the police has been...
Police watchdog completes investigation into Abbotsford incident
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has now finished its investigation into an incident that occurred in Abbotsford on the morning of May 1. Just before 11 p.m., Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) officers responded to 9-1-1 calls about a...
Nanaimo Mounties investigate shots fired on Wednesday
At about 8:40 p.m., on Wednesday evening, Nanaimo RCMP were called reports of shots fired in Knowles Park, near the intersection of Old Victoria Road and Ranier Street. When police arrived, they confirmed that shots had been fired and the...
Police warn of distraction theft and blessing scam after seniors scammed
Vancouver police are warning the public again about distraction thefts and blessing scams that are targeting seniors. Three incidents have been reported in Vancouver over the past few days. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE! “If you...
32-year-old man arrested after alleged stranger sex assault in Burnaby
The Burnaby RCMP says it has arrested a 32-year-old man shortly after an alleged sex assault last week. Just after 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, Mounties received a report of a sexual assault on Lane Street near Elgin Avenue,...
Police seek suspect in 2025 taxi driver assault in Maple Ridge
The RCMP is asking the public for help finding a suspect who has now been charged with assaulting a taxi driver in Maple Ridge last year. Mounties say 57-year-old Link Gaetz of Mission is facing charges of assault and mischief...
