Man shot dead near Main Street in Vancouver
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Vancouver police investigate theft of antique $40,000 chairs
Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two chairs valued at $40,000 each. The chairs were stolen
Province seeks public opinion on daylight saving time
Premier John Horgan has reached out to the Governors of two US states as well as to the Premier of Yukon, to hear their opinions and help inform the discussion in B.C.
Victoria to provide free menstrual products at city hall, fitness centre
The City of Victoria is partnering with United Way Greater Victoria on its Period Promise campaign. Beginning this year, free menstrual products
Social housing project to replace historic hotel in Downtown Eastside
A new social housing project will provide approximately 50 new affordable rental homes for Indigenous peoples, as well as 50 new supportive homes for Downtown Eastside residents.
Climber dies after fall from Stawamus Chief in Squamish
The BC Coroners Service has now taken over the investigation and the Squamish RCMP are working to contact the man’s next of kin. His name will not be released at this time.
Vancouver police make arrest in violent West End home invasion
Vancouver Police have arrested 50-year-old Paul Doczi for a violent West End home invasion that sent a woman to hospital
Police seek witnesses after teen stabbed in Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver Police are investigating an early morning assault that has sent a teen to hospital with serious injuries. Just before
Updated: Missing senior in Vancouver located by police
Editor’s note: The missing senior has been located and united with the family. Vancouver Police are asking the public for
Measles alert issued for Vancouver airport travelers
Travellers are being alerted about a potential exposure to measles while at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on June 9 or travelling on two flights through YVR.
From June to September, BC Ferries will offer free education program
For the 2019 summer season, travellers will have plenty of opportunity to catch one of the programs, with more than 1,300 presentations scheduled.
VCH to open drug overdose prevention site in Powell River
The Powell River Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) will open in June in a temporary structure in a lot on Joyce Avenue near Duncan Street.
Edmonton police seek owners of items stolen in BC
The request from Edmonton police comes following the arrest of three suspects in a reportedly stolen vehicle in Edmonton.
From June 24, increased Translink service for 26 overcrowded routes
Starting June 24 TransLink is increasing bus service to overcrowded routes, including making some permanent changes to North Shore routes.
BC Hydro to replace 8,000 aging poles in BC
BC Hydro crews are replacing more than 8,000 wooden power poles across B.C. this year as part of its ongoing
Made in Canada or Product of Canada? Government seeks opinion
Made in Canada or Product of Canada? The Government of Canada is launching a public consultation on labelling guidelines for
‘Don’t be cruel. Keep pets cool’: Powell River urges after pets left in cars
Don’t be cruel. Keep pets cool: That is the message the City of Powell River is giving its citizens after
Banners showcase First Nation stories in Downtown Victoria
The four banners depict traditional stories about the Lekwungen People, and will adorn downtown lampposts until the end of October.
Squamish tops BC in buying McDonald’s ice cream cones
Squamish is hardwired for adventure—and for McDonald’s ice cream cones, if you believe the latest news from the fast food
Public warned about investment scam in BC
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is warning the public to exercise extreme caution about unsolicited phone calls promoting an