B.C. watchdog warns of obituary scams

Consumer Protection BC is warning the public about a scam involving pirated obituaries. The not-for-profit NGO, which acts as the regulator for the funeral, cemetery,...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

Violent offender re-arrested by Vancouver police after ‘incident’ while on release

A man who moved to Vancouver after obtaining statutory release in Alberta in December has been rearrested by police after what officials are calling an...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with ‘carbon tax’ on coal shipments

British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a “carbon tax” on U.S. thermal coal that is shipped out of B.C. ports to use as leverage against...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

Vancouver pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car, police investigating

Cambie Street near West Broadway in Vancouver was closed temporarily Monday morning after a pedestrian was hit by a car before 6:30 a.m. 6:35 –...

Feb 25, 2025 | Local

4 Tips to Help Teens Spot Money Scams

In today’s digital world, scammers are constantly finding new ways to target unsuspecting teens. According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data, consumers reported losing over...

Feb 24, 2025 | Press Release

Delta emergency room to close for the second consecutive night Sunday

Delta Hospital’s emergency room will be closed overnight Sunday, Fraser Health announced late afternoon, citing staffing challenges. This will be the second night in a...

Feb 24, 2025 | Local

Multi-vehicle collision in Surrey sends 2 to hospital; intersection closed for several hours

A three-vehicle crash in Surrey sent two people to hospital with serious injuries Sunday morning, police say. Police responded to the scene of the crash...

Feb 24, 2025 | Local

Vancouver’s Jewish Book Festival returns amid rising antisemitism and the fragile Gaza ceasefire

Vancouver’s Jewish Book Festival returned this weekend for its 40th year amid the backdrop of the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. Festival director Dana Camil Hewitt...

Feb 24, 2025 | Local

Vancouver police locate missing man with autism

The Vancouver Police Department is thanking the public for help finding an missing man with autism. Police say the man had been in the hospital...

Feb 24, 2025 | Local