BCNov 03, 2022
Several injured, one seriously, as hundreds attend Halloween mayhem in Delta, B.C.
One teenager is recovering from burns and several others, including two police officers, were hurt during Halloween night mayhem in Delta, B.C. A statement from Delta police says as many as 400 people gathered at South Delta Secondary School and a neighbouring park in what they describe as a ``deliberate attempt to damage property, cause disruption, and impact public safety.'' The statement says several assaults occurred over the four hour disturbance and fireworks were deliberately aimed at youth, bystanders and first responders. The injured teen suffered burns to her arm and shoulder when h
BCNov 02, 2022
Coquitlam RCMP seek for the rightful owner of unique ring
Coquitlam RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the rightful owner of a found ring. The ring was turned into the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment on June 10, 2022 after it was located in a potted plant that was purchased from Walmart located at 20202 66th Avenue in Langley. The good Samaritan that located the ring, did not notice the ring until they brought the plant home to Coquitlam. The ring can be described as:Custom-madeYellow goldEncrusted with diamonds in the letter LUnique featuresDue to the unique design and features of the ring, we believe that it may hold sentimental val
BCNov 02, 2022
VPD identifies 10 most wanted from Breakout Festival Riot
Vancouver Police have released photos of the 10 most wanted suspects from this summer’s Breakout Festival Riot at the PNE Amphitheatre. "We promised to do everything we could to identify the people responsible for destroying property and putting other concert-goers in danger, and for the past six weeks we’ve poured through video and tips to identify our 10 most wanted," says Inspector Dale Weidman, officer in charge of VPD’s Major Crime Section. "Now, we’re asking for your help to identify these suspects so we can continue to hold them accountable." Vandals caused more than $300,000 d
BCOct 29, 2022
Amy Lubik declared elected to sixth position on Council after partial judicial recount
Following is the information released by City of Port Moody: On October 27, 2022, Judge Lee of the Provincial Court of British Columbia presided over a partial judicial recount in the local election of councillor for the City of Port Moody between candidates David Stuart and Amy Lubik. At the conclusion of this legal process, Judge Lee declared Amy Lubik elected to the sixth position on Port Moody City Council. On October 19, 2022, the City’s Chief Election Officer declared David Stuart elected to the sixth position on Council with 3,595 votes in the 2022 Port Moody General Local Election. T
BCOct 29, 2022
Help locate high risk missing person Surinderjit Mattu
The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the search for missing person Surinderjit Mattu. Mr. Mattu was last seen on October 27th at approximately 11:30pm in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood of New Westminster. Mr. Mattu’s health care team is concerned for his well-being as he is without medicine he takes daily. Mr. Mattu is described as a 61 year old South Asian man with a medium build, standing approximately 5’9" tall, with a white beard."Mr. Mattu has been known to frequent sports fields in New Westminster and move through the city using public tra
BCOct 28, 2022
2 people hurt in a blast that destroyed a home in Surrey
Two people have been hurt in a blast that has destroyed a home in northwest Surrey. Fire officials say the single-family home was engulfed when they arrived just before nine p.m. last night. Of the four people in the house, assistant fire chief Shelley Morris says two escaped unhurt, but the other two had to be treated in hospital. A cause of the explosion is under investigation.
BCOct 27, 2022
New B.C. premier will be sworn in Nov. 18
David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's 37th premier by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The ceremony will take place at Government House. Timing and other details for media will be provided in the coming days.The November break of the fall legislative session will be extended leading up to the swearing-in ceremony. Eby will meet the legislative assembly as premier during the week of Nov. 21.
BCOct 27, 2022
VPD releases image of assault suspect
Vancouver Police today released photos of a man who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver, leaving the cabbie with life-altering injuries. The assault occurred August 14 after the driver picked up a man near the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station. The suspect assaulted the driver while inside the taxi and left him with serious injuries, then fled."Investigators have been unable to identify the suspect and are now turning to the public for assistance," says Constable Tania Visintin. "Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to call our investigators."VPD’s Major Crime Section can be contacte
BCOct 27, 2022
Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to arrest and seizure of two stolen vehicles
Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an arrest of a youth and seizure of two stolen vehicles with full jerry cans inside. On October 19, 2022 at 9:49 am, a concerned resident called police to report a suspicious vehicle in the 9800-block of 134 Street. Surrey RCMP Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT) immediately attended the area and through extensive patrols, located the vehicle almost an hour later in the 13100-block of 98A Avenue. The vehicle had stolen licence plates.ACTT and Community Response Unit (CRU) set up surveillance on the vehicle, which lead to the arrest of one youth, and the recovery