B.C. court grants production order to man defrauded out of $26 million in bitcoin
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted production orders to name cryptocurrency account holders to a man who claims he lost $26 million in bitcoin in a fraud connected to a person who claimed to live in Vancouver. The court...
South Surrey shooting leaves 1 critical, suspects arrested
One person has been hospitalized in a critical but stable condition after being shot in South Surrey late Tuesday night. The Surrey Police Service says that just after 11:15 p.m., officers got reports of “several” shots fired along 33 Avenue...
Fraser Health Authority chair subject of Question Period clash
“Does the Fraser Health Authority chair Jim Sinclair have the full confidence and support of this minister?” That was the question directed at B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne on Tuesday, as Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford took her to task,...
Canucks’ climb for playoff spot getting steeper by the day
For most of this season, the Vancouver Canucks’ most compelling battle cry has been: “Hey, we’re still in it.” Goalie Thatcher Demko’s off-season lasted until December, Elias Pettersson “trained around” his sore knee in the summer, and winger Dakota Joshua had cancer. Then Derek...
Lost wallet returned with not a dime missing
A select few will understand the stress and anxiety that comes with losing a wallet. It often incites fear of a stolen identity, a loss of funds, or simply just the annoyance of cancelling all your credit cards. Abbotsford Police...
At least 2 injured following three-alarm fire at residential building in city’s west end
Two people have been injured and three others were assessed at the scene following a three alarm fire that broke out in a residential building at the 1100 block of Nelson St. in the city’s west end. Firefighters arrived on...
Coroner’s inquest set for death of man in Tim Horton’s
Dates have been set for a coroner’s inquest into the death of a man in police custody inside a Tim Horton’s in 2020. Vancouver police were called to the Tim Horton’s on Main Street and Terminal Avenue just after 6...
Golden Ears Park reopens following extensive storm damage
Outdoor enthusiasts will soon be able to reserve campsites at Golden Ears Park in Maple Ridge after climate impacts left the majority of the park closed for the winter. A press release from the Ministry of Environment says storm repairs...
Doctors thrust into COVID-19 celebrity reflect on backlash, threats and Thank You letters
Doctors who were thrust into national fame when COVID-19 hit five years ago say they try to focus on positive feedback from the public rather than the angry backlash and threats of violence they faced. British Columbia public health chief...
B.C. restaurant industry on board with ban on U.S. alcohol
There’s a lot of reaction pouring in now that the provincial government has ordered all United States alcohol to be taken off store shelves. It includes wine, distilled products, and beer. This move expands on one announced by Premier David...
