BCJan 23, 2026
B.C. announces $600,000 expansion of forensic firearms lab amid extortion-linked violence
The B.C. government says it will invest $600,000 to expand the Provincial Forensic Firearms Laboratory as part of its response to extortion-linked violence and gun crime.
In a news release, the Ministry of Public Safety said the funding is intended to increase the lab’s capacity and speed in processing firearms evidence, helping investigators prioritize high-risk files and supporting coordinated policing strategies. The Province says the lab acts as a centralized firearms intelligence hub that supports investigations across jurisdictions.The Province said demand for firearms examination and
BCJan 23, 2026
IHIT takes over investigation into fatal shooting in Burnaby
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called in to investigate a fatal shooting in Burnaby that left one man dead Wednesday evening.
Burnaby RCMP say frontline officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 3700 block of Canada Way just before 5:30 p.m. on January 22. Police located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite emergency medical efforts at the scene, the victim was pronounced dead.
A short time later, officers also found a vehicle engulfed in flames in the 5000 block of Buxton Street. Investigators are working to determine whether the burned
BCJan 22, 2026
Prince George RCMP investigate targeted shooting following weekend crash
Prince George RCMP say a weekend shooting that left one man injured is believed to have been a targeted incident, with no ongoing risk to the wider community.
Police were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday to the 1300 block of Porter Avenue after receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision. Officers arrived to find a vehicle that had struck an unoccupied car and located a 37-year-old man suffering from gunshot injuries.
The victim was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP have not released further details about his condition.
“Based on initia
BCJan 22, 2026
Abbotsford police report arrests, traffic enforcement and increased patrols amid safety concerns
The Abbotsford Police Department says officers responded to 180 calls for service over the past 24 hours as part of ongoing efforts to maintain public safety across the city.
Police say patrol officers arrested six people on outstanding warrants during the reporting period. Officers also carried out 34 patrols and safety checks at homes and businesses, focusing on areas connected to recent reports of extortion related violence. Police have said in previous updates that visible patrols are intended to reassure residents and support those affected.
Traffic enforcement was also a key focus, with
BCJan 22, 2026
Coquitlam RCMP ask public to help identify suspect in Port Coquitlam weapon assault
Coquitlam RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance as investigators work to identify a suspect involved in an alleged assault with a weapon in Port Coquitlam earlier this month.
Police say the incident took place around 11:45 a.m. on January 12 near the 2800 block of Shaughnessy Street. CCTV footage reviewed by investigators confirmed an altercation occurred at that location.
According to RCMP, the suspect’s movements were traced through video surveillance before and after the incident. Officers believe the individual was near Lougheed Highway and Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam around 11
BCJan 21, 2026
Langley RCMP probe collision between semi-truck and motorcycle on Highway 10
Langley RCMP are investigating a serious collision involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday afternoon along Highway 10.
Police say officers were called around 3:04 p.m. to the 22200 block of Highway 10 after receiving reports of a crash between the two vehicles. Emergency crews responded and remained on scene for several hours as police secured the area and began their investigation.
One person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, according to Langley RCMP Sergeant Zynal Sharoom. Police closed sections of the roadway while investigators examined the scene,
BCJan 20, 2026
Woman charged in alleged Downtown Eastside stabbing, Vancouver police say
A 29-year-old woman is facing multiple charges following an alleged stabbing involving a stranger in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside early Sunday morning, according to police.
Vancouver Police say an officer on patrol near the intersection of Hastings and Abbott streets was approached around 2:50 a.m. by several people who reported their friend had just been assaulted. Investigators allege the suspect used a knife to slash the victim’s shoulder before fleeing the area.
Police located the suspect shortly afterward and arrested her following a brief foot pursuit. Officers deployed a taser duri
BCJan 20, 2026
Fog warning extended for Metro Vancouver and inland Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has extended a fog warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and inland areas of Vancouver Island, citing continued near-zero visibility conditions expected to persist into Wednesday.
The weather agency says dense fog remains trapped over the region due to a ridge of high pressure that is holding moist air close to the surface. The warning covers much of Metro Vancouver, excluding the North Shore, as well as inland sections of Vancouver Island, including Port Alberni.
The prolonged fog has already affected transportation across the Lower Mainland. Vancouver International Airport
BCJan 19, 2026
Public hearing opens into 2015 death of Myles Gray following Vancouver police altercation
A public hearing examining the 2015 death of Myles Gray during an encounter with Vancouver police begins today in Vancouver. The hearing, conducted by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, is expected to continue for 10 weeks and will investigate the circumstances surrounding Gray’s fatal injuries following a confrontation with multiple officers in Burnaby, B.C.
The hearing was requested by Gray’s family after a discipline authority cleared all seven officers involved of misconduct in 2024. Margaret Gray, the mother of the 26-year-old, is scheduled to be the first witness. She h
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