Woman killed in ‘suspicious’ Barnet Highway crash identified as young mother
The victim of the crash has been identified as a young mother and employee of the Vancouver School Board. Continue reading
Surrey appoints general manager to oversee local police force transition
The City of Surrey has appointed a general manager to oversee the transition to a municipal police department. Continue reading
18-year-old man hospitalized after shooting in White Rock
White Rock RCMP responded to reports of shots fired just after midnight Sunday and found a man with a gunshot wound near Pacific Avenue and Dolphin Street. Continue reading
Langley condo market is ‘insane’ as listings quadruple, local real estate blogger says
He said Langley was the hottest condo market this time last year but now prices are dropping off as the area becomes flooded with condos. Continue reading
RCMP investigating after overnight crash in Surrey kills 1, injures 3 others
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Four people were reportedly in the vehicle. The driver was pronounced dead on scene, while three others are in hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Continue reading
Mother of murdered Burnaby teen Marrisa Shen to get translator in court
Shen’s mother requested a Mandarin interpreter earlier this month so she can understand court proceedings in her daughter’s case. Continue reading
BC SPCA investigates dead cat found tied with zap straps in Maple Ridge
It was found in Cook Park on a swing last Friday and animal cruelty investigators are trying to determine if the cat was dead or alive when it was tied up. Continue reading
Recount ordered in West Vancouver civic election
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Narrow results for the district’s top job and one council seat are in question. Continue reading
Criminal lawyers begin to see pot disputes roll in
Vancouver criminal lawyer is sounding the alarm over new laws after a 24-hour driving prohibition and $230 fine was issued to a 38-year-old Victoria man for allegedly driving with pot in his car. Continue reading
Mother thanks childcare providers for saving son during Vancouver water main break
A Vancouver mother is thankful childcare providers acted swiftly to move her napping toddler from a flooding basement Monday after a water main break at Oak Street and 29th Avenue. Continue reading
Colder weather brings rats indoors
Winter’s coming and rodents are looking for a warm place to live. Continue reading
Surrey’s mayor-elects wants local police force, Richmond opted out: Here’s why
A 2015 report in Richmond found dropping the RCMP would come with a $19-million transition cost and a $4-million bump in annual operating costs. Continue reading
Langley ammonia leak forces evacuations, road closures
For businesses that have not yet been contacted by the fire department, but are in the area, employees are asked to shelter in place until further instructions are provided. Continue reading
Kennedy Stewart prioritizes plan to make good on Vancouver’s housing promises
Kennedy Stewart’s first priority is to tee up 25,000 affordable rentals run by non-profits on city-owned land. Continue reading
Trans Mountain review ‘re-do’ creates grounds for another court case, critics say
The federal government gave The National Energy Board (NEB) 22 weeks to deliver a new assessment, a timeline that’s too short according to environmental lawyer Eugene Kang with West Coast Environmental Law. Continue reading
