Lynn Valley

• North Vancouver library stabbing: Killer gets life behind bars, no parole for 15 years

  Yannick Bandaogo pleaded guilty this year to second-degree murder and other charges in the March 2021 attack at the Lynn Valley Library in North Vancouver.

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  Aug 31, 2023
  
• B.C. library stabbing: Killer’s apology cites ‘enormous’ drug use, but silent on motive

  Lynn Valley library killer Yannick Bandaogo said he felt incapable of asking for help and unable to change his fate as his physical and mental health deteriorated.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• Victims confront killer who upended their lives in North Vancouver library stabbing

  In May, Yannick Bandaogo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, five charges of attempted murder and one charge of aggravated assault in connection with the incident.

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  Jul 5, 2023
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• Lynn Valley groper convicted of sexual assault

  In an interview at the time, the victim told Global News the suspect had grabbed her buttocks from behind, prompting her to pull out her phone and record him.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2023
• Family still grieves for answers 5 years after fatal fire in North Vancouver

  North Vancouver RCMP launched a joint investigation with the District of North Vancouver and could not pinpoint what caused the deadly fire.

  Fire

  May 8, 2023
• B.C. man who bought lottery ticket to celebrate new job wins $5M

  A North Vancouver resident, who bought a Lotto 6-49 draw ticket to celebrate his new job, says he plans to keep working despite now having enough money to retire.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2023
• Huge crowds turn out to drive-thru vigil for Lynn Valley attack victims

  The event is being co-organized by the Lynn Valley Lions Club and Lynn Valley Legion, and will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Lynn Canyon Park.

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  Apr 2, 2021
• ‘The library is here for you’: Lynn Valley Library reopens after fatal stabbing spree

  'I'm really happy we're taking this milestone step towards normalcy, and I think the community needs that,' a Lynn Valley library official said Wednesday as it reopened.

  Crime

  Mar 31, 2021
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• Motive in North Vancouver stabbing remains unclear, attack determined to be random: IHIT

  Yannick Bandaogo, 28, has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in police custody, IHIT confirmed at a press conference Monday.

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  Mar 29, 2021
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• Murder charge laid in North Vancouver stabbing spree that left 1 dead, 6 injured

  Yannick Bandaogo stands charged with a single count of second-degree murder so far.

  Crime

  Mar 28, 2021