Man charged with break and enter, mischief after barricading self on boat
Nanaimo RCMP say one man has been arrested following a series of incidents that ended with him barricading himself on a privately-owned tugboat Sunday. Around 2:45 p.m., Mounties were alerted to an alleged theft at Thrifty Foods located in the...
Shots fired in Abbotsford overnight, police say
Police in Abbotsford say they responded to reports of shots fired early Monday morning. Officers were called to Tolmie Road near No. 3 just before 3 a.m. “Officers located evidence on the roadway confirming that a shooting had occurred,” AbbyPD...
Pedestrian seriously injured after crash in Coquitlam
A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries Monday after being hit by a vehicle in Coquitlam, police say. Mounties were called to the area of David Avenue near Coast Meridian Road shortly before 8 a.m. The driver stayed...
B.C. man feared a ‘hit’ on him before he and family died, inquest hears
A police officer testifying at an inquest into the death of a couple and their two children in Prince Rupert, B.C., in 2023 says the father believed he was the target of a “hit.” RCMP Const. Jason Kettle is testifying...
B.C. companies report declining profits as trade war with U.S. continues
The trade war between Canada and U.S. has now been raging for a year, and almost half of all small businesses in B.C. report that it is hurting their bottom lines. According to a new survey by Merchant Growth, 45...
Police investigating hit-and-run involving pedestrians in North Vancouver
The North Vancouver RCMP says it is investigating a reported hit-and-run involving two pedestrians Saturday evening. Officers were called to Highland Boulevard and Wavertree Road around 7:30 p.m. after reports of the crash. “It is alleged that a man and...
Crews rescue 9 paddleboarders stranded along Howe Sound
Nine standup paddleboarders have been rescued after finding themselves stranded on the way from Squamish to Porteau Cove along Howe Sound Saturday. Royal Marine Search and Rescue – Station 4 Squamish says it was called out shortly before 4 p.m....
‘Monstrosities’ or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C....
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Monstrosities’ or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C. cities The number of multi-unit developments on single-family lots is increasing in B.C. neighbourhoods dominated by single-detached houses. Opinions vary over what...
Three more foreign nationals charged after extortion shooting in Crescent Beach
Breadcrumb Trail Links Three more foreign nationals charged after extortion shooting in Crescent Beach Surrey police say charges have not been laid as investigators work to connect the trio to the shooting and a small fire Author of the article:...
B.C. NDP lead over Conservatives shrinks as more voters say province is on the wrong...
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. NDP lead over Conservatives shrinks as more voters say province is on the wrong track: Poll New poll finds growing dissatisfaction with housing, health care and public safety even as NDP maintains a six-point edge over...
