BCAug 25, 2025
Shots fired at Sidhu travel ltd. in Surrey
A shooting has taken place at the Sidhu Travel Ltd office in York Centre, Surrey. Information about the incident came to light today at around noon.
Connect FM team reached the spot to assess the situation. At the scene, the glass of the entrance door to the Sidhu Travel office was seen shattered. Surrey Police confirmed that they had received information about an attempted break-in or mischief at the business at approximately 9.30 this morning.
Police arrived at the scene and investigated, finding that shots had been fired at the door. Some markers were also seen placed very close to the bu
BCAug 25, 2025
North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in North Vancouver
On August 24, 2025, police were alerted by a homeowner in the 900 block of Tollcross Road who reported hearing a loud bang and subsequently discovering bullet holes. North Vancouver RCMP frontline officers attended the scene and located evidence indicating that shots had been fired at the residence. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. The residence was occupied at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.“This is an unsettling incident that understandably causes concern in the community,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vanc
BCAug 25, 2025
Tall Timber building boosts student housing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students.
“We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus for the first time in 40 years,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This new facility will offer students more housing options steps away from their classes, reduce commute times and ease pressure on the local rental market. With better access to housing, student
BCAug 25, 2025
Langley RCMP: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
The Langley RCMP is advising the public of a noticeable increase in catalytic converter thefts across the community in recent weeks.
Catalytic converters are targeted because of the precious metals they contain and replacing a stolen one can be costly for vehicle owners. Thieves often target vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured lots, and on quiet streets, usually during the night or early morning hours, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans are especially vulnerable due to their higher ground clearance.
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BCAug 25, 2025
Proposed changes will make it easier for families to navigate legal system
The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first.
The proposed changes come from a policy paper developed during Phase 2 of the multi-year review of the Family Law Act. The FLA is the main law that deals with family violence, guardianship, parenting duties, support payments and dividing property after a separation. The review looks at how the law can better reflect today’s society and recent court decisions.
“This is the
BCAug 25, 2025
Human remains discovered in burned vehicle near Kamloops, B.C.: RCMP
Police in Kamloops, B.C., say human remains were found in a burned out vehicle on a road north of the city on Saturday.
Mounties say the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP responded to a reported vehicle fire on Tranquille-Criss Creek Road, where they found a burned black 2019 Volkswagen Golf that they believe was stolen.
They say officers found human remains inside the car, and the region's major crime unit is now investigating the suspicious death.
Staff Sgt. Jason Smart with the Southeast District Major Crime Unit says they're looking for the public's assistance to figure out what led to the fire and d
BCAug 22, 2025
Richmond RCMP warns public about rental deposit scams
Richmond RCMP is warning the public of a current trend involving rental deposit scams.
Since July of 2025, Richmond RCMP officers are investigating five reports of rental deposit frauds where individual losses range from $400 to $2,600. In most cases, the victims found an online advertisement on a social media platform, contacted the alleged owner and were asked to pay a deposit to secure the property via e-transfer. Once the funds were transferred, the victim soon discovered the property was not available for rent.
“We realize the rental market is highly competitive, especially around this
BCAug 22, 2025
B.C. ostrich farm loses court bid to prevent avian flu cull
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by a British Columbia ostrich farm to prevent the culling of its flock that had been infected with avian flu.
The court has dismissed two applications by Universal Ostrich Farms over the cull of about 400 birds, which was sought by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
It says the "stamping out" policy of the agency, in which infected poultry flocks are killed, is reasonable, and that criteria to apply it had been met in the case of the farm in Edgewood, B.C.
The planned cull had drawn opposition from United States officials, including Health Secre
BCAug 21, 2025
Folding licence plates and stunt riding get two sport bikes ticketed and impounded
Two motorcycle riders are spending a week getting rides from friends after a day of weaving through traffic in Vancouver without displaying licence plates.
On August 17, 2025, just before 3:00 p.m., on Highway #1 at the Cassiar Connector, two BMW sport motorcycles were observed riding in tandem. A BC Highway Patrol cruiser that was watching could not see any licence plates at all.
Some sport motorcycles have their rear fenders removed and a licence plate on a folding mount under the rear tire, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. That is completely illegal. A motorcycle mus