No jail time for VPD officer convicted of uttering threats
Surrey man arrested for public incitement of hatred following comment on Global BC Facebook page
200 Dungeness crabs illegally dumped in Northern B.C. in 2nd incident this month
Metro Vancouver mayors want Massey Tunnel replacement sooner than estimated
Vancouver developer proposes world’s tallest wood tower
No spike in cannabis-impaired driving charges 6 months after legalization: RCMP
Skip the dispensary? Vancouver company offers illegal marijuana delivery service
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lawyers say illegal companies like Pot Dash can continue to operate while the province works to set up its community safety unit. Continue reading
‘I’ve never found anything like this’: Construction crew finds GoPro camera in Kelowna creek
The GoPro action camera was found by a construction crew, apparently five years after it was lost. Continue reading
Prince William visits survivors at New Zealand mosques attacked by gunman in March
Extremist ideology must be defeated, Britain’s Prince William said during a visit to a New Zealand mosque on Friday where dozens were killed in a mass shooting last month after earlier meeting survivors of the massacre. Continue reading
Police watchdog files consideration of charges against VPD officers for pair of 2018 incidents
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Independent Investigations Office has filed two reports to prosecutors for the unrelated motor vehicle incidents. Continue reading
$235M expansion of Highway 1 through Langley aims to ease traffic congestion
The provincial and federal governments have announced an expansion of Highway 1 through Langley. A 10-kilometre stretch between 216th Street and 264th Street will be expanded with a dedicated HOV lane in each direction. In addition, the 232nd Street interchange will be reconfigured and a new underpass will be added at Glover Road and the… Continue reading
Sri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid warnings of possible car bombs
The U.S. embassy in Sri Lanka also urged its citizens to avoid places of worship over the coming weekend. Continue reading
Vancouver man faces human trafficking, child porn charges after allegedly abducting teen girl
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Surrey RCMP said Thursday they arrested 19-year-old Raimon Geday for allegedly kidnapping and holding a 16-year-old girl in Vancouver. Continue reading
Man sentenced after RCMP listen in on phone call during B.C. kidnapping
The driver said he would have to pick up his boss’ call, or he would think something was wrong. Unbeknownst to David Lee Chappell, RCMP were listening too. Continue reading
John Havlicek, Boston Celtics great, dies at 79
The Celtics said the Hall of Famer died Thursday in Jupiter, Fla. The cause of death wasn’t immediately available. He was 79. Continue reading
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for human trafficking offences in Saskatchewan
Daniel Khet, 26, is facing facing multiple charges, including human trafficking, and is known to reside in Montreal, but frequently travels to Regina. Continue reading
YVR under fire after blocking ads with information on travellers’ privacy rights
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is information that’s in the public interest and very related to people’s safety travelling across borders,” said the digital rights group Open Media. Continue reading
Judge gives U.S. 6 months to identify children split from families at border
Trump administration officials said they had a goal of six months but opposed any deadline, saying it could take as long as two years to reunite children with their parents if efforts to speed up the process fail. Continue reading
Senate committee to hold public hearing in Edmonton on oil tanker ban Bill C-48
The Senate committee on transport and communications will conduct a public hearing Tuesday in Edmonton on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. Continue reading
‘Smuggler’s Inn’ owner granted bail on charges of helping people sneak into Canada
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Robert Boulé operates the Smuggler’s Inn, a bed and breakfast on the Washington side of Zero Avenue, a stretch of road that separates the two countries but is not blocked by any physical barriers. Continue reading
Multiple vehicles involved in fiery crash on Colorado highway, several killed
Video of the accident shows a fiery scene with a wide range of vehicles appearing to be involved in the accident, including a tractor trailer. Thick wafts of black smoke billowed out from the area. Continue reading
The ISIS mechanic: Man now living in B.C. fixed trucks for terror group. Is he complicit in war crimes?
Vehicles were central to the ISIS campaign, but like any trucks, they broke down, and mechanics were needed to keep them on the road — mechanics like Boutros Massroua. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
Woman killed after falling into meat grinder at food processing plant
A woman was killed on Monday after falling into a commercial meat grinder at a food processing plant in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Expectant couple angers neighbours after asking them to do their chores, cook their meals
“It definitely sounded like an entitled young couple who is going to be in for a rude awakening when the reality of parenting sets in,” one expert said. Continue reading
Large cassowary that killed its Florida owner to be auctioned off
Marvin Hajos, 75, was killed by his exotic pet on April 12, after the man had apparently fallen on his farm and the cassowary attacked him. Continue reading
Skip the dispensary? Vancouver company offers illegal marijuana delivery service
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lawyers say illegal companies like Pot Dash can continue to operate while the province works to set up its community safety unit. Continue reading
‘I’ve never found anything like this’: Construction crew finds GoPro camera in Kelowna creek
The GoPro action camera was found by a construction crew, apparently five years after it was lost. Continue reading
Police watchdog files consideration of charges against VPD officers for pair of 2018 incidents
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Independent Investigations Office has filed two reports to prosecutors for the unrelated motor vehicle incidents. Continue reading
$235M expansion of Highway 1 through Langley aims to ease traffic congestion
The provincial and federal governments have announced an expansion of Highway 1 through Langley. A 10-kilometre stretch between 216th Street and 264th Street will be expanded with a dedicated HOV lane in each direction. In addition, the 232nd Street interchange will be reconfigured and a new underpass will be added at Glover Road and the… Continue reading
Vancouver man faces human trafficking, child porn charges after allegedly abducting teen girl
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Surrey RCMP said Thursday they arrested 19-year-old Raimon Geday for allegedly kidnapping and holding a 16-year-old girl in Vancouver. Continue reading
Man sentenced after RCMP listen in on phone call during B.C. kidnapping
The driver said he would have to pick up his boss’ call, or he would think something was wrong. Unbeknownst to David Lee Chappell, RCMP were listening too. Continue reading
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for human trafficking offences in Saskatchewan
Daniel Khet, 26, is facing facing multiple charges, including human trafficking, and is known to reside in Montreal, but frequently travels to Regina. Continue reading
YVR under fire after blocking ads with information on travellers’ privacy rights
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is information that’s in the public interest and very related to people’s safety travelling across borders,” said the digital rights group Open Media. Continue reading
Senate committee to hold public hearing in Edmonton on oil tanker ban Bill C-48
The Senate committee on transport and communications will conduct a public hearing Tuesday in Edmonton on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. Continue reading
Transit use setting records in Metro Vancouver
Surrey and Delta saw the largest annual increases in bus boardings with 16 per cent. Continue reading
‘Smuggler’s Inn’ owner granted bail on charges of helping people sneak into Canada
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Robert Boulé operates the Smuggler’s Inn, a bed and breakfast on the Washington side of Zero Avenue, a stretch of road that separates the two countries but is not blocked by any physical barriers. Continue reading
No guarantee of decision on Trans Mountain pipeline before federal election: Sohi
Sohi said he couldn’t guarantee a decision on the project would come before a federal election expected this fall, saying it’s up to the full cabinet. Continue reading
YVR airport distraction theft ring suspect now facing 9 charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe Miriam Fajardo may be “part of a larger, organized theft group travelling from airport to airport.” Continue reading
BC Hydro crews called to ‘renovate’ eagle’s nest near Chase, B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The nest and a single egg were atop a transmission tower damaged by a grass fire earlier this month. Continue reading
Proper etiquette urged when using the Okanagan Rail Trail
Regional District of North Okanagan says being mindful of others will lead to everyone enjoying the popular trail. Continue reading
No jail time for VPD officer convicted of uttering threats
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
The tirade stemmed from furniture Sood purchased from the store, which tipped over on his four year old son’s foot. Continue reading
200 Dungeness crabs illegally dumped in Northern B.C. in 2nd incident this month
By Simon Little Online Journalist
DFO officials found 200 Dungeness crab carcasses dumped off the side of the highway near Hazelton last week. Continue reading
Surrey man arrested for public incitement of hatred following comment on Global BC Facebook page
After being made aware of the comment, Global News deleted it and notified RCMP. Continue reading
Mayors’ council to debate transit discounts but wants province to pick up the tab
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Expanding existing discounts for youth and low-income riders was a key recommendations of last year’s Transit Fare Review. Continue reading
Port Moody mayor accused of sexual assault has first court appearance pushed back
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The assault is alleged to have taken place in April 2015 in Coquitlam while Rob Vagramov was still a city councillor. Continue reading
Vancouver developer proposes world’s tallest wood tower
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Wood construction is being looked at as a potential low-carbon building material of the future. Continue reading
‘Completely unacceptable’: Canadian watchdog to take Facebook to court over privacy concerns
“If we go before the Federal Court, it will be able to order Facebook to change its practices,” Daniel Therrien said in a news conference Thursday. Continue reading
The ISIS mechanic: Man now living in B.C. fixed trucks for terror group. Is he complicit in war crimes?
Vehicles were central to the ISIS campaign, but like any trucks, they broke down, and mechanics were needed to keep them on the road — mechanics like Boutros Massroua. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Noah Gregor put away the winner as Prince Albert tied its series with the Oil Kings 2-2 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Osoyoos Oyster Fest prepares to shuck 10,000 shellfish
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It may not be a food that grows in the Okanagan, but some believe local wine is perfect for oysters. Continue reading