‘Apocalyptic’: B.C. family escapes Pear Lake wildfire but loses nearly everything
These were the tense moments Steve Larabie recorded as he tried desperately to fire-proof his property against the incoming Pear Lake wildfire. “So here you guys are, I just got off my excavator, I tried to make a fire break,...
Vancouver Pride Festival returns amidst safety funding concerns
The Davie Village Pride Festival returns this weekend, bringing back its iconic parade, along with eight hours of live entertainment spread across four stages. This year’s theme: “Unapologetically queer.” “It is the 48th annual Pride Parade,” said John Boychuk, co-chair...
Woman wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver: VPD
A woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was taken into custody Monday night, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says. The VPD says it was alerted to the woman’s whereabouts by a tip from the public. Kelly Renee Stonechild was wanted...
Man allegedly involved with Vancouver crime group on FBI’s Most Wanted list
A man allegedly involved in a Vancouver-based organized crime group accused of drug trafficking has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list. (FBI Handout Image) Amritpal Singh is alleged to have been part of a transnational criminal organization known...
Explosives, weapons seized just as B.C. drug lab about to start operation, police say
British Columbia’s gang squad says it has uncovered what would have been a sophisticated illicit drug production organization, seizing large quantities of drugs, dozens of firearms, and 65 cubes of commercial explosives. RCMP Sgt. Sarbjit Sangha with the Combined Forces...
Real estate: Vancouver council rejects controversial ‘villages’ plan, citing public backlash
Breadcrumb Trail Links Real estate: Vancouver council rejects controversial ‘villages’ plan, citing public backlash Council voted on the villages plan Tuesday following a marathon, multi-day public hearing into one of the most contentious land-use decisions of the current four-year term...
Hells Angels’ rivals now living, operating in B.C.: anti-gang police
Breadcrumb Trail Links Hells Angels’ rivals now living, operating in B.C.: anti-gang police In addition to the presence of the Outlaws and Rebels, the re-established Satan’s Choice motorcycle club also opened chapters in B.C. over the last year Author of...
‘Disturbing trend’: Vancouver police warn of distraction thefts targeting seniors
Breadcrumb Trail Links ‘Disturbing trend’: Vancouver police warn of distraction thefts targeting seniors Thirty-five seniors have been targeted in Vancouver this year, with $245,000 in jewelry and valuables stolen. Police say travelling crime rings are behind the thefts — and...
Woman injured in targeted Surrey shooting
One woman has been injured in an early-morning shooting in Surrey’s City Centre. Police responded to reports of shots fired near 106 Avenue and 135A Street shortly before 4 a.m. July 28th, where they found a woman suffering from minor...
Illegal campfires net more than $20K in fines over the weekend: BC Conservation Officers
The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) says numerous illegal fires were discovered over the weekend during campfire ban patrols around the province. In total, 19 violation tickets amounting to $21,850 in fines were issued, the service says. Open Gallery 3...
