‘Project Prada’: Surrey police seize over $6M in suspected counterfeit goods
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it has seized millions of dollars’ worth of suspected counterfeit sports jerseys, clothing, baggage, jewelry, and other items, following a yearlong investigation it has dubbed “Project Prada.” The total value of the seized goods...
Cloverdale home targeted in shooting believed to be extortion-related, Surrey police say
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is investigating after a Cloverdale home was targeted in what’s believed to be an extortion-related shooting. Officers were called to a home on 58 Avenue near 165 Street around 8 a.m. Tuesday after...
11 people rescued from overturned canoe in Burrard Inlet, RCMP says
The RCMP says it rescued eleven people from the waters of Burrard Inlet after their canoe overturned near Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver Sunday. Officers with the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group (TMOG) were conducting patrols in the area when...
1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle crashes into hydro pole, Abbotsford police say
One person has died and another was injured after their vehicle crashed into a hydro pole, the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) says. Officers were called to the stretch of Townlineship Road near Gladwin shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday, AbbyPD says....
Surrey’s Project Prada uncovers huge stash of counterfeit goods on Facebook Marketplace
Breadcrumb Trail Links Surrey’s Project Prada uncovers huge stash of counterfeit goods on Facebook Marketplace The goods, which included sports jerseys and other high-end brands, were allegedly being advertised on Facebook Marketplace, according to Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton. Author of...
Douglas Todd: Tough watering restrictions threaten Metro Vancouver’s trees
Breadcrumb Trail Links Douglas Todd: Tough watering restrictions threaten Metro Vancouver’s trees With the average Metro Vancouver tree living less than eight years, horticulturalists urge politicians to get out the message that trees need deep watering, even during restrictions. Author...
Boaters rescued after canoe capsizes near Ambleside Beach
Breadcrumb Trail Links Boaters rescued after canoe capsizes near Ambleside Beach All 11 people suffered various degrees of cold water exposure or hypothermia, but ‘no major injuries were observed’ Author of the article: By Stephanie Ip, Joseph Ruttle Published Jul...
Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.
The federal government will invest up to $400 million into Teck Resources Ltd.’s critical minerals processing operations in southern B.C. as Ottawa looks to shore up supplies of metals used in the defence and green energy sectors. “We are facing...
Federal Liberals shut down debate over proposed probe into B.C. condo buyout plan
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs shut down a Conservative attempt to have the House of Commons ethics committee investigate the government’s plan to turn unsold condos into affordable housing in British Columbia. The Liberal government joined with the B.C. government last...
Deadly fire destroys Coquitlam homes
A heart-breaking scene in Coquitlam where a deadly fire tore through homes leaving behind charred ruins and devastating loss. According to Police one person was found dead, and two people were injured – an 18-year-old and a Mountie. Fire crews...
