Police watchdog to investigate police-involved crash in Surrey
British Columbia’s police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), has been notified following a crash involving a Surrey Police Service (SPS) vehicle and a civilian vehicle that resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured. According to SPS, a collision occurred...
Langley school district implements new rules for e-scooters and e-bikes
The Langley School District has introduced new rules governing the use and storage of e-scooters and e-bikes on school property. Beginning this September, e-scooters and e-bikes will be prohibited at all district school sites, including elementary, middle and secondary schools....
Vancouver police officer accused of fraud denies wrongdoing
Vancouver Police Department (VPD) officer Kalwinder Dosanjh has released a statement through his lawyer denying any wrongdoing. Dosanjh was arrested last week and is facing nine charges involving at least 19 alleged victims. The veteran VPD officer denies the allegations...
William Azaroff exits Vancouver mayoral race, endorses Pete Fry
OneCity’s William Azaroff has become the latest candidate to withdraw from Vancouver’s mayoral race, announcing Tuesday morning that he is ending his campaign in an effort to unite progressive voters ahead of the election. In a statement, Azaroff said his...
16 people displaced after house fire in Surrey
The Surrey Fire Service says 16 people have been displaced after a structure fire in the city’s Whalley neighbourhood Sunday afternoon. Asst. Fire Chief Mike McNamara says when crews were called to the home, located on 125B Street near 104...
Missing Squamish hiker shares survival story
Stanislav Volo is back in one piece. On Aug. 30, Volo set out on what was supposed to be a six-hour hike of the Mount Habrich Loop, a challenging 12-kilometre loop trail near Squamish. He didn’t return home for several...
Fire crews battle blaze at a house in New Westminster
New Westminster Fire Rescue Services says no injuries have been reported after a blaze at a house Sunday afternoon. Acting Asst. Fire Chief Gord Denhoed says crews were called to the home, located on 5th Street near 3rd Avenue, shortly...
Final list of candidates announced for Abbotsford-Mission byelection
The final list of candidates running to become the next MLA for Abbotsford-Mission has been confirmed ahead of the upcoming byelection. The B.C. NDP has nominated Pam Alexis, who previously represented Abbotsford-Mission after being elected in 2020. Alexis served as...
Expanded supports coming for survivors of intimate-partner violence in B.C.
Survivors of intimate-partner and sexual violence in British Columbia will see expanded supports to help them navigate the legal system as the province continues work on recommendations from the Stanton Review. Attorney General Niki Sharma said victims of intimate-partner or...
Growing concerns over crime taking toll on B.C. businesses and employees says new survey
There are growing concerns about crime affecting the safety of employees, customers and commercial districts across British Columbia, according to a new survey from the Business Improvement Areas of B.C. (BIABC). The BIABC represents most of the province’s 80 business...
