Vancouver police arrest suspect in Pokémon card robberies
The Vancouver police (VPD) have arrested a man accused of robbing people of high-value Pokémon cards. Police say they have responded to five separate robberies involving Pokémon cards since March 23 alone. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER...
Mission hospital’s ER continuing reduced hours over Easter weekend
The emergency department at Mission Memorial Hospital will continue to operate under reduced hours for another six days, Fraser Health announced on Wednesday. The health authority says that the ER will open its doors at 8 a.m. and will close...
1 injured after Burnaby crash involving motorcycle
One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Burnaby Wednesday morning. BC Emergency Health Services says it responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle on Boundary Road near Burke Street around 6:45 a.m....
Vancouver sidewalk closed after reports of man with firearm
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) blocked off a section of sidewalk below an apartment building Tuesday night while responding to an incident downtown. The VPD says officers first responded to reports of a “man with a firearm” in an apartment...
Man charged with arson in connection with Nesters Market fire in Vancouver
Breadcrumb Trail Links Man charged with arson in connection with Nesters Market fire in Vancouver Police allege a man walked into Nesters Market at 333 Abbott Street, stole some items and then started a fire before leaving the store. Author...
Vancouver police identify victim in Downtown Eastside homicide
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver police identify victim in Downtown Eastside homicide Police say 21-year-old Isaiah Elijah Hector Cecil-Johnny, who also went by the street name, Littlebird, was found dead March 20. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford Published Apr...
Calgary company entitled to withhold profits from B.C. partner due to Canadian sanctions against Russia,...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Calgary company entitled to withhold profits from B.C. partner due to Canadian sanctions against Russia, judge rules In a written decision, Justice Paul Jeffrey said RN Cardium Oil Inc.’s links to a Russian government-owned entity made it...
‘Alarming pattern of violence’: Killer sentenced to eight years for stabbing of Burnaby teen
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Alarming pattern of violence’: Killer sentenced to eight years for stabbing of Burnaby teen B.C. Supreme Court judge noted that Ali Shamkhi had generally shown only ‘tepid expressions of remorse’ for his role in the slaying of...
Vancouver physicians warn FIFA World Cup fans of city’s toxic drug supply
With the FIFA World Cup less than 100 days away, fans are being urged to be mindful of the toxic drugs circulating in Vancouver. Dr. Paxton Bach, an addiction medicine physician at the city’s St. Paul’s Hospital, says visitors are...
B.C. launching new health-care regulatory regime, amid concern from doctors group
B.C.’s sweeping overhaul of regulatory systems for health professionals will come into effect on Wednesday amid concerns from the organization representing thousands of doctors in the province. The new rules under the Health Professions and Occupations Act cover doctors, nurses,...
