Eby to push for U.S.-style anti-racketeering laws at premiers’ meetings
B.C. Premier David Eby says he’ll be pushing for federal U.S.-style anti-racketeering laws to target a spate of extortion and other organized crime when premiers meet next week. Eby says a recent U.S. investigation that resulted in the indictment of...
Surrey council calls for inquiry into Metro Vancouver regional entities
Surrey’s city council voted to approve a motion during Monday’s meeting to initiate an inquiry into Metro Vancouver regional entities. Council is asking B.C.’s Inspector of Municipalities to investigate concerns surrounding governance and accountability. Concerns cited in the motion focus...
Jimmy Eat World’s anniversary tour touches down in Vancouver
In 2001, Jimmy Eat World released a life-changing, career-changing album called Bleed American. Now, 25 years later, the band is touring the world in celebration – bringing die-hard fans and new fans to dance to an album that brings nostalgia...
‘No consequences’: East Van woman says she was targeted by hate-motivated assault
An East Vancouver woman is speaking out after suffering what she calls a hate-motivated assault. She says nobody stepped in to help – and little has been done by authorities in the time since. Iris Houngbo says she was just...
RCMP warn of fraudulent letters impersonating police
A fraudulent letter is currently being received by people in West Shore, prompting the RCMP to issue a warning about its contents. The letter claims to be from the RCMP and, according to police, attempts to intimidate recipients into paying...
Serious collision in Langley results in critical injuries: RCMP
Langley RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between an SUV and a commercial truck at 208th Street and 16th Avenue. At about 12:50 p.m., Township of Langley Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service, and RCMP all responded to...
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Surrey, police say
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating after a serious crash sent a pedestrian to hospital late Wednesday evening. Officers were called to the intersection of 108 Avenue and 142 Street shortly before midnight, police said in a news release....
Motorcyclist displays dangerous moves resulting in $1,700 of fines: BC Highway Patrol
The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) says it has tracked down a Surrey man who was displaying dangerous moves on his motorcycle when he was caught on a dashcam by another driver. The motorcyclist was riding on Highway 1 near 176th...
Delta becomes home to the province’s first ash-scattering site along the Fraser River
The province has announced that it his opening a “first-of-its-kind ash-scattering site” along the Fraser River in Delta. The site, on Tilbury Island, will get an upgrade with the City of Delta contributing as much as $225,000 towards the project,...
Surrey police investigating after 9 vehicles had windows smashed in Newton
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating after nine vehicles in the city’s Newton neighbourhood were damaged in the early morning hours Wednesday. Officers were called to the area of 75 Avenue and 147A Street around 5 a.m....
