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B.C. police watchdog looking for witness who saw man catch fire from VPD taser
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to the Independent Investigations Office, when police deployed the taser it made contact with a “flammable concealed possession” on the man, which ignited. Continue reading
80% of Metro Vancouver bus routes are slower than 5 years ago: report
By Simon Little Online Journalist
TransLink says in addition to frustrating passengers, the delays are costing up to $75 million per year. Continue reading
Surrey polling station stays open after fatal fire at gas station across the street
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Elections Canada says staff are on site to direct voters where to go. Continue reading
B.C. 10-year-old catches WWII-era grenade while magnet fishing
“I seen the little bump things and I was like, ‘Oh is that a grenade?’ And then my stepdad grabs it and he’s like, ‘Oh, that’s a grenade!'” Continue reading
60-year-old woman found dead in Vancouver apartment, homicide detectives investigating
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say a maintenance worker found Maggie Nelson’s body on Wednesday, in the building near Keefer Street and Gore Avenue. Continue reading
Touring U.S. punk band linked to dragging that left Vancouver woman with horrific injuries
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Surgeons say the woman’s injuries are so severe she may require a face transplant. Continue reading
Langley RCMP investigating hit-and-run that left 12-year-old boy with devastating injuries
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The crash left the boy with vision loss, partial paralysis, a broken jaw and facial bones, a broken arm and broken bones in his back. Continue reading
Fired Burnaby Conservative candidate’s votes will still be tallied for CPC: Elections Canada
The Conservatives say Heather Leung is no longer their candidate, but Elections Canada says votes for her will still be counted for the party. Continue reading
‘Foolish’ SkyTrain ‘surfer’ fined $115 for riding between train cars
“This is extremely risky behaviour and poses the danger of major injury and even death,” said transit police Sgt. Clint Hampton. Continue reading
‘Go home’: RCMP investigating racist graffiti on North Vancouver PPC candidate signs
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It’s definitely disturbing, the kind of thing that we would really like to know who was responsible,” said an RCMP spokesperson. Continue reading
Weed 101: What British Columbians need to know now that edibles are legal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Curious about edibles? From what’s now legal to how and when you’ll actually be able to buy it, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading
New Westminster cop who shot suspect armed with a handgun won’t face charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
On Thursday, the BC Prosecution Service said a full review of the evidence found it did meet the standards for charges or the reasonable likelihood of conviction. Continue reading
NBA-China controversy comes to Vancouver, protest planned at preseason game
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Protesters say they are planning to raise signs and chant slogans in support of Hong Kong before the end of the first quarter. Continue reading
Extinction Rebellion plans to shut down Vancouver traffic again Friday
Motorists in downtown Vancouver are being warned to prepare for possible traffic trouble. Continue reading
Vancouver police warn of new scam: fraudsters presenting themselves as Vancouver police
Police warn that fraudsters are using a variation of the old CRA scam, with a brazen new twist. Continue reading