Police arrest suspects in Vancouver hotel shooting
Just before 6:30 a.m. on September 23, the VPD received 9-1-1 calls reporting shots being fired at the Grand Union Hotel at 74 West Hastings Street.
Reserve camping next week for two popular adventures in BC
Reservations will soon open for two popular backcountry adventures in B.C. parks — the world-renowned Berg Lake Trail and the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit.
SPCA investigating death of kitten found with a rope around neck
The kitten, who was less than six weeks old, was found with a rope around its neck in the area of Ponto Road and McIntosh Road.
Better Business Bureau warns about new Facebook scam
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a social media scam making rounds where people receive a Facebook message with a video link asking, “Is this you”
Highly infectious virus kills rabbits on Vancouver Island
It is the second year in a row that the virus has been found in Island rabbits, but the source of the virus is unknown.
Three shootings in 15 hours in Downtown Eastside, four injured
Vancouver Police are investigating three shootings in the Downtown Eastside, over a 15-hour period, that have sent four people to
Nominate a young local hero for Canada’s Walk of Fame
Canada’s Walk of Fame has announced its first-ever national call for submissions for the 2019 Community Hero Program, presented by
Revelstoke RCMP stopped erratic driver, found $1.9 million in cash
On Sunday, September 8, 2019 Revelstoke RCMP were alerted to an erratic driver on Highway 1 about 30 kilometres east
Watch out: Over 40,000 people will crowd Downtown Vancouver this month
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes in downtown Vancouver and an increase in demand for taxis and public transportation.
RCMP arrest person on work visa in phone-scam case
The RCMP arrested an individual allegedly involved in fraudulent telephone scams, targeting victims across Canada. These scams are believed to
Two DominionGrand companies, three persons banned for mortgage fraud
The British Columbia Securities Commission has imposed a $1.7 million of financial sanctions on three B.C. men and two mortgage investment companies for committed fraud.
Fines go up for truckers who don’t chain up this winter
Commercial truckers will now face higher fines for not carrying chains when required, and for not installing them during mandatory chain ups on B.C. highways, the province announced.]\;
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Andrew Scheer promises to invest $1.5 billion on new MRI and CT scans
Scheer said he will maintain and increase the current funding formula for the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer.
Liberals promise to ban all military style assault rifles
He said a re-elected Liberal government will build on the important measures passed in Bill C-71, and will continue to take serious, common-sense action to crack down on gun crime.
Province destroys Asian giant hornet’s nest on Vancouver Island
Provincial government entomologists and a group of local beekeepers have eradicated the Asian giant hornet’s nest that was found in Nanaimo.
Green Party wants to lower the price of cannabis
Elizabeth May is calling for big changes to the regulatory framework governing the production and sale of cannabis in Canada.
Gangs are vying for territory in Oppenheimer Park
Vancouver Police today expressed concern about the deteriorating level of public safety in Oppenheimer Park and the neighbouring area in
Natural gas rates will remain low for rest of the year
FortisBC has received regulatory approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to maintain the cost of natural gas and
Province reveals six underground locations for Broadway station
The provincial government has announced six new underground locations for the Broadway SkyTrain station.
Three small dogs shot dead in Prince George; SPCA seeks public help
The BC SPCA is asking the public for any information about who may have shot and killed three small adult dogs and left their bodies in a ditch in Prince George.