Catherine Urquhart

Reporter

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• Police arrest suspect accused of assaulting officer at Gaza protest in Vancouver

  Vancouver police say they have arrested a suspect accused of assaulting an officer during a protest over the Gaza conflict on the Granville Bridge in March.

  Crime

  Apr 15
• Doctor shot in Vancouver revealed to be Surrey anesthesiologist

  The 46-year-old doctor was struck in the face by a bullet as he was walking near Homer and West Pender streets on April 3.

  Crime

  Apr 12
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• Innocent bystander: Doctor shot in the face in downtown Vancouver

  Global News has learned that the victim of a shooting in downtown Vancouver last week was an innocent bystander. The victim was a doctor, who was shot in the face.

  Crime

  Apr 11
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• Family of mom and 2 kids killed in B.C. crash says ICBC compensation unfair

  As the 42-year-old was driving along Highway 3 in Cranbrook, B.C., with her eight-year-old twins Taylor and Hailey, the family was struck head-on by a logging truck.

  Money

  Apr 3
• ‘Vancouver is awesome’: Blind man robbed of cane finds a new home

  A newcomer from Iran who was living in shelters a month ago when his white cane was stolen has found a new home and is back performing as a piano player.

  Crime

  Mar 21
• VPD officer stabbed saving 2-year-old boy receives top honour

  Detective Const. Blake Chersinoff received VPD's highest honour, the Chief Constable's Award of Valour, for his actions helping save a two-year-old boy.

  Crime

  Mar 14
• Former mayor calls on West Vancouver’s current mayor to step down

  One of West Vancouver's former mayors is calling on the city's current mayor to step down, amid a reprimand from the law society and a campaign finance investigation.

  Politics

  Mar 12
• B.C. tradesman fights ICBC over specialized gear wrecked in crash

  Michael Frass' work van was written off after a collision that wasn't his fault, but he says ICBC has been fighting him over a payout for specialized gear inside.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• West Vancouver mayor’s law licence suspended for 2 years

  On Wednesday, the Law Society of B.C. announced Mayor Mark Sager's law licence had been suspended for two years for professional misconduct. 

  Politics

  Feb 28
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• UBC study finds Vancouver police facing significant mental health strain

  Among the study's findings were that nearly one in five respondents reported moderate to extremely severe levels of depression, with one quarter dealing serious stress.

  Health

  Feb 27
• Blind Vancouver man speaks out after white cane theft

  A Vancouver man who is legally blind is speaking out after a man tried to steal his cellphone and white cane this week.

  Crime

  Feb 22
• B.C. residents learn life-saving first aid in honour of 11-year-old Caleb Kroffat

  The annual training event is held in honour of 11-year-old Caleb Kroffat, who died suddenly outside of the Island Savings Centre in the Vancouver Island city.

  Health

  Feb 19
• Responses filed to B.C. female cops’ proposed harassment, discrimination class-action suit

  The suit names 13 cities with municipal police agencies along with the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner and B.C.'s solicitor general and public safety minister.

  Crime

  Feb 15
• Local First Nations call for representation on Vancouver Police Board

  Two board spaces have opened in the last year amid high-profile resignations, and Vancouver First Nations say reconciliation calls for their members to fill the gaps.

  Politics

  Feb 14
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• B.C. police board controversies renew call for Police Act changes

  B.C.'s premier says changes to the Police Act are "clearly needed" following the resignation of a high-profile member of the Vancouver Police Board and controversy in Surrey.

  Politics

  Feb 8
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• New allegations raised in civil suit against disgraced VPD detective

  Newly released court documents reveal disturbing allegations from two additional young women, which never resulted in charges.

  Crime

  Feb 7
• High-profile member of Vancouver Police Board resigns

  On Wednesday, Global News reported that Vancouver Police Board member Faye Wightman had suddenly resigned from the board. 

  Politics

  Feb 1
• Retired VPD officer throws support behind female officers’ harassment suit

  Former Vancouver police officer Tammy Hammell is speaking out in support of a group of female officers who have filed a proposed class action suit alleging gender discrimination.

  Crime

  Jan 25
• White Rock apartment tenants struggling without heat in midst of storm

  Odette Slezas, 92, has been without central heating for nearly a week. She told Global News she's been turning on the oven to help keep her warm.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• City of Surrey refusing to add new municipal police recruits to payroll: Union

  The recruits -- already sworn officers -- began training at the Justice Institute British Columbia police academy this week and their first pay cheque is due Friday.

  Politics

  Jan 11
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• Syrian refugee injured by Vancouver police dog launches lawsuit

  Thirty-three-year-old Sam Saltah alleges he was attacked outside his East Vancouver home in August 2023 as he was having a cigarette.

  Crime

  Jan 8
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• B.C. mom says non-verbal son with autism given high doses of THC

  A Powell River woman says her non-verbal, autistic son was given high doses of THC, against explicit instructions.

  Health

  Jan 5
• First look at the Vancouver Police Department’s new body cameras

  Const. Katie Ranger is among 84 patrol members who will be wearing them in the coming days, following training sessions.

  Crime

  Jan 3
• Delta family scrambling over eviction order as mother faces cancer surgery

  Kim Kenal, her 80-year-old mother and her adult daughter who lives with a disability have been given until the end of January to move out of the property.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
• Potential furniture import tariff hike could cause price spike

  The Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance wants CBSA to investigate whether certain countries have been unfairly pricing their goods to undercut Canadian manufacturers.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023