Provinces hit by extortion wave to meet in Surrey: Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says officials from four provinces will meet in Surrey, B.C., to discuss a wave of extortion cases with the head...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Abbotsford police arrest man with knife attached to a pole

Police in Abbotsford have arrested a man who was seen walking around a residential neighbourhood, wielding a spear-like weapon Tuesday. Officers responded to the incident...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Federal government deploying 20 more officers to tackle extortion in B.C.

Canada’s Minister of Public Safety says the rise of extortion-related crimes in the Lower Mainland is “unacceptable” and the federal RCMP will send more officers...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Surrey police release photos of accused in firearm-related investigation

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says it is releasing photos of two men charged in a firearm-related incident that took place Monday, hoping additional witnesses,...

Jan 29, 2026 | Local

Lawrence Welk Jr., son of late renowned bandleader, seeks $30 million after being illegally ousted...

Plaintiff’s attorney Jordan Matthews, of Holtz Matthews LLP, is available for interviews. Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 – Driven by greed and ego, the...

Jan 28, 2026 | Press Release

Hansem Global Unveils Intelligent Lean Content Engineering to Revolutionize AI-Ready Manual Production for Global Manufacturers

Irvine, California / 500NewsWire / Hansem Global, a top-ranked global language service provider (LSP) and manual production powerhouse, today announced the launch of its intelligent lean content...

Jan 28, 2026 | Press Release

Judge orders fitness trial for man accused of killing B.C. Mountie in 2022

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ordered a three-day fitness trial for the man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang more than three...

Jan 28, 2026 | Local

Tuesday’s sunset first one past 5 p.m. in Metro Vancouver this year

Metro Vancouver has passed a winter milestone: On Tuesday, the sun set on the Lower Mainland past 5 p.m. for the first time this year....

Jan 28, 2026 | Local