18.2°C Vancouver

News

police-investigating-fatal-shooting-in-surrey
BCJan 10, 2022

Police investigating fatal shooting in Surrey

RCMP in Surrey are investigating what they say appears to be a fatal shooting. The body of an unnamed man was found last night in a home in the Newton neighbourhood. A statement from police says the victim might have been killed in a shooting in the home earlier in the day but it went unreported until the body was found yesterday evening. Detectives remained at the home through the night and have not yet said if they consider the case targeted or if any suspects have been identified.
shooting-in-central-abbotsford-leaves-one-person-seriously-injured
BCJan 10, 2022

Shooting in Central Abbotsford leaves one person seriously injured

Today, January 10th, at 06:28 am, Abbotsford Police responded to a fight at a local apartment building within the 33400 block of George Ferguson Way. Upon police arrival, a 44-year-old male was located suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was transported to hospital with serious injuries.AbbyPD Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation with the assistance of Patrol Officers and the Forensic Identification Section. Investigators are in the preliminary stages of this investigation; however, the initial investigation suggests this to be a targeted incident. Investigators seek witnesses
BCJan 10, 2022

Stay back from a damaged or fallen power line- BC Hydro

B-C Hydro is reminding British Columbians that a damaged or Fallen powerline is an emergency – even if it’s not buzzing or Sparking. The utility says in a tweet that knowing this could save your Life. It warns to stay back at least 10 metres – or the length of a Bus – keep others away and call 9-1-1 if you encounter a downed Power line. More than 23-hundred customers across B-C were affected by Outages yesterday, with the majority on north Vancouver Island.
BCJan 10, 2022

Students heading back to schools in BC

Students are heading back to school in British Columbia today after a one-week delay caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The province has warned there may be functional closures due to staff illness and that COVID-19 exposure notices will no longer be sent unless there are significant dips in attendance. The back-to-class plan also includes mandatory three-layer masking in indoor areas, staggered start and break times and measures to reduce crowding in common areas. Despite an ongoing fifth wave of infections, provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry has said schools need to rem
b-c-reports-3-144-new-covid-19-cases-as-active-cases-rise-past-33-000
BCJan 08, 2022

B.C. reports 3,144 new COVID-19 cases as active cases rise past 33,000

B.C. is reporting 3,144 new cases of COVID-19, including six epi-linked cases, for a total of 276,875 cases in the province.There are 33,184 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 240,198 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 349 individuals are in hospital and 93 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:1,416 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 15,704483 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 9,449526 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active cases: 3,183244 new
ihit-called-in-after-deadly-shooting-in-langley
BCJan 08, 2022

IHIT called in after deadly shooting in Langley

On January 7th, just before 2:00 p.m., Langley RCMP was called to the intersection of 88 Avenue and 202 Stree after a report of a shooting was received. Upon police attendance, an adult male victim was located suffering from gunshot wounds. The male has succumbed to his injuries.Based on the investigative theory in this initial phase, this does not appear to be a random act. The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Langley RCMP.Police are curren
b-c-schools-to-have-enhanced-safety-measures-and-monitor-attendance-as-kids-return
BCJan 08, 2022

B.C. schools to have enhanced safety measures and monitor attendance as kids return

School begins for British Columbia students Monday, with the province's top doctor laying out plans for keeping children safe as COVID-19 infections surge. Dr. Bonnie Henry says it is essential to keep schools open for the emotional, physical and intellectual well-being of children. Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside says safety measures include virtual assemblies, visitor restrictions, staggered break times and access to three-layered masks as they navigate this wave of COVID-19. Whiteside says school attendance will be monitored and an unusual dip will trigger a response from public heal
vancouver-grocery-store-robber-re-arrested
BCJan 07, 2022

Vancouver grocery store robber re-arrested

A shoplifter charged with robbery and released on conditions earlier this week has been re-arrested by Vancouver Police after he threatened another man with a knife.Early yesterday morning, the 23-year-old man was asked to leave private property near Burrard and Helmcken streets by a security guard. The suspect presented a knife to the security guard and threatened to stab him. Within minutes, officers arrived and arrested the suspect.Cody Echlin has been charged with breaching his release order. He has been released pending his next court date.Echlin was charged with robbery on January 3 afte
16-written-warnings-and-11-violation-tickets-handed-in-burnaby-over-snow-related-visibility-problems
BCJan 07, 2022

16 written warnings and 11 violation tickets handed in Burnaby over snow-related visibility problems

RCMP in Burnaby say more than 150 vehicles were pulled over yesterday for snow-related visibility problems. Police say some vehicles only had small portions of their windows cleared, leaving minimal visibility for the driver. Other vehicles had snow on top that had not been cleared, creating a moving hazard on the road. Police say 16 written warnings and 11 violation tickets were handed out. Burnaby RCMP on Twitter: Clear your vehicle: More than 150 vehicles pulled over for snow-related visibility issuesRead more: http://bit.ly/336Yd6w

Just In

richmond-rcmp-warns-public-about-job-posters-written-in-simplified-chinese
BCAug 29, 2025

Richmond RCMP warns public about job posters written in Simplified Chinese

Richmond RCMP is warning the public about job advertisement posters targeted to the Chinese community. The posters are written in Simplified Chinese, and posted on various light posts throughout the City. The job posters advertise various types of employment such as vacation home house-sitter, care giver for the elderly, and tea leaves packager. The posters provide a brief description of the job, and a contact phone number. Investigators have reason to believe that these posters may be used to solicit personal information which may be used to identify potential scam targets. In one case, a vic
richmond-rcmp-reminds-drivers-to-slow-down-as-students-return-to-school
BCAug 29, 2025

Richmond RCMP reminds drivers to slow down as students return to school

As students head back to school this September, Richmond RCMP is reminding drivers and parents to take extra care on the roads. Richmond roads will be busier this September as many people return from summer holidays and children return to school. Drivers are reminded to allow extra travel time, reduce speed, and avoid distractions by leaving your phone alone while driving. Watch for children and multimodal road users, especially near schools, parks, and residential areas. According to ICBC data, three children are killed and 402 injured in crashes while walking or cycling in B.C. every year. 5
poilievre-wants-reasonable-self-defence-defined-in-criminal-code
CanadaAug 29, 2025

Poilievre wants 'reasonable' self-defence defined in Criminal Code

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants the government to amend the Criminal Code to say that the use of force is presumed to be reasonable to defend your home is someone breaks into it. He says if the government doesn't do this, his party will introduce a private member's bill aimed at making the change this fall during a press conference in Brampton, Ont.. This comes after a 44-year-old Lindsay, Ont. man was charged with assault in an altercation after a man with a crossbow allegedly broke into his apartment. The alleged intruder, a 41-year-old man also from Lindsay, was airlifted to hosp
fort-st-john-rcmp-arrest-two-males-and-execute-search-warrant-in-drug-investigation
BCAug 29, 2025

Fort St John RCMP arrest two males and execute search warrant in drug investigation

On August 15, 2025, the Fort St John RCMP Street Enforcement Team completed a drug trafficking investigation with the search of a hotel room near 93 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC. The search followed the arrest of two males that day after they attempted to flee from Police in the parking lot of the hotel. The incident resulted in damage to police vehicles and the suspect vehicle. Inside the suspect vehicle, Police located drugs, currency and two loaded handguns; one of which had been converted to fire fully automatic. Police executed a search warrant on the room the males were sta
police-charge-18-year-old-man-after-three-people-stabbed-at-calgary-stampede
AlbertaAug 29, 2025

Police charge 18-year-old man after three people stabbed at Calgary Stampede

Police have charged a man with three counts of aggravated assault for stabbings at the Calgary Stampede last month. Police say they identified the 18-year-old following an extensive investigation that included witness interviews and camera footage. Officers executed a search warrant of the suspect's house and seized a folding knife and clothing they say believe are consistent with the stabbings. The man is scheduled to appear in court next week. Three males were stabbed in an area of the Stampede midway, including two 18-year-olds and one 15-year-old. Police have said all three