BCJul 18, 2025
Investigation underway for stolen vehicle that crashed into retaining wall
On July 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a collision where a stolen Grey 2004 GMC Jimmy crashed into a brick retaining wall in front of the 2600 block of Peatt Rd in Langford.
The vehicle stopped short of crashing into the multi unit dwelling at this location, however, it did cause significant damage to the retaining wall and the vehicle itself.
Witnesses advised that there were several suspects seen exiting the vehicle right after the crash. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these suspects.
Suspect Descriptions:
Group of
BCJul 18, 2025
Some say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters, a parent explains the situation
A personal injury lawyer in Mississauga, Ontario says he's not letting his 11-year-old son have an e-scooter, no matter how many of his friends do.
Nainesh Kotak says his firm has seen several cases involving e-scooter accidents in recent years and that it's simply too dangerous.
He says his firm sees major injuries in cases where kids are hit by e-scooters, including fractured arms, knees or ribs, as well as facial and head injuries. New data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations involving e-scooters for kids and teens aged five to 17 increased by 61
BCJul 18, 2025
Man arrested after flashing a handgun at the public
On July 17, at 9:55pm, the Fort St John RCMP received a report of a man flashing a pistol at a member of the public, while walking in the area of 87 Street and 99 Ave, in Fort St John.
Fort St John RCMP frontline officers immediately attended and located two individuals, one, a intoxicated man matching the description of the suspect with a pistol.
The man was arrested for Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. A black pistol was located on the individual and seized by police. The pistol was later determined to be a BB pistol.
Because the Fort St John RCMP take firearms calls very seri
BCJul 18, 2025
Derailment in Abbotsford, B.C., closes road near Sumas border
Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a train derailment has forced the closure of 4th Avenue near the Canada-U.S. border crossing.
The department says in a post to social media that the road is blocked off between West Railway to the commercial vehicle entrance for the Sumas border crossing.
Police say access to the border entrance is not impacted.They say no injuries have been reported, but did not mention how the derailment happened.
The department initially posted an advisory around 11 p.m. Thursday about the closure and to ask drivers to avoid the area.
It says in the updated post on Friday tha
BCJul 17, 2025
BCHP urging drivers to “slow down dude” and drive sober amid summer highway traffic surge
BC Highway Patrol in Golden is asking people to slow down and drive sober during a summer spike in excessive speeding and dangerous driving. It’s all happening amidst a huge increase in traffic volume on Highway #1.
Summer is always a busy season on the Trans Canada, but we all need to obey the speed limit and drive with more caution, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. Our officers feel like we are pulling people over moments before catastrophe, especially when drivers are speeding through national parks and construction zones.
It’s also a good time to remember that t
BCJul 17, 2025
B.C. Premier David Eby reshuffles cabinet to boost economy and jobs
British Columbia's cabinet has been reworked in what Premier David Eby says is a strategic shift in order to focus on jobs and the economy.
Former housing minister Ravi Kahlon takes over as minister responsible for jobs from Diana Gibson, who moves into the citizens' services role previously held by George Chow.
Garry Begg has been ousted as solicitor general and will be replaced by Nina Krieger.
Christine Boyle will take over the housing portfolio and her ministry of Indigenous relations and reconciliation goes to Spencer Chandra-Herbert.
Eby says the new people stepping up will bring the p
BCJul 17, 2025
Man charged with impersonating North Vancouver Mountie
Mounties in North Vancouver say a man has been charged after allegedly pulling over a Tesla and falsely identifying himself as an RCMP officer.
They say the man was driving a Ford F-150 with lights that resembled emergency vehicle lights.
Police say the man was arrested shortly after and was released pending a court date.
They say officers determined during the investigation that there may be other victims who were pulled over by the suspect, so they made a social media post requesting victims to come forward.
The RCMP say on June 24, the BC Prosecution Service formally charged the man with "p
BCJul 17, 2025
Woman arrested in Langley, B.C., for assault causing severe burns
Mounties in Langley, B.C., say a 25-year-old woman has been charged with an assault that sent another woman to hospital with "severe burns."
They previously said officers responded to a report of a woman in distress along a stretch of the Fraser Highway lined with businesses near the city's downtown area at about 6:35 p.m. on Saturday.
Police said the 33-year-old's injuries were caused by exposure to an "unknown substance."
The RCMP say police quickly confirmed the incident took place at the transit bus loop near 204 Street and Logan Avenue.
They say officers located and arrested the 25-year-o
BCJul 16, 2025
B.C. fast-tracks recruitment of international doctors as U.S. campaign delivers results
In just two months, B.C. has received almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States, reflecting strong momentum from the Province’s co-ordinated U.S. recruitment campaign.
Building on this success, new strategies are underway to further attract internationally trained doctors.
“When we began recruiting in the U.S. in March, we were confident it would yield strong results, and this success confirms that British Columbia’s universal health-care system and vibrant communities continue to stand out,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “With