BCJan 11, 2023
IHIT investigate death of three in Surrey home
On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600 block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased adults inside the home, whom are believed to be part of the same family. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). "Investigators will continue to be in the area speaking to neighbours throughout the day," says Sgt. Timothy Pierotti, of IHIT. "Preliminary evidence suggests there is no ou
BCJan 11, 2023
Police officer killed in B.C. avalanche ID'd as 43 year old Constable Wade Tittemore
A police officer killed in an avalanche while skiing in a backcountry area north of Nelson has been identified as a four-year member of the local force who moved to BC after an 11 year stint with the Calgary Police Service. The City of Nelson says 43 year old Constable Wade Tittemore died as the avalanche swept over him, while another officer 28 year old Constable Mathieu Nolet remains in hospital in critical condition. It says Tittemore was an avid backcountry enthusiast who loved skiing and hiking, and he had moved to Nelson with his wife and two sons. He and Nolet were off-duty yesterday w
CanadaJan 11, 2023
Canada to buy surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine: PM Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told US President Joe Biden that Canada is buying a U-S surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine. The pair spoke today at a summit in Mexico City. Trudeau's office did not immediately provide a cost estimate or timeline on buying the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System. Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba says his country welcomes the recent aid, saying it would help ward off Russia and bring about peace sooner.
BCJan 11, 2023
VPD arrest leads to charges in assault of senior
A Vancouver Police investigation has led to criminal charges against an accused shoplifter who allegedly threw hot soup in the face of a downtown convenience store worker Sunday night. The 70 year old victim was injured when she tried to stop the would-be thief. The suspect, who was carrying a cup of instant noodles, allegedly threw the soup in the woman’s face and on her clothes. The suspect fled the store, but was arrested nearby after Vancouver Police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a witness. The suspect appeared in court Monday. He was charged with assault with weapon, assault causing b
CanadaJan 10, 2023
Canada officially buying F-35 fighter jet for $19B to replace CF-18s
Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is officially buying the F-35 fighter jet to replace its aging CF-18s, ending the years-long search where it first began. Canada had announced plans to buy the F-35 back in 2010, before politics and government mismanagement scuttled that decision. The government says Canada will ultimately buy 88 F-35s at an estimated cost of $19 billion, with the first aircraft to be delivered in 2026. The Canadian Press reported last month that the Defence Department had been authorized to spend $7 billion on an initial set of 16 F-35s and associated gear. Officials
CanadaJan 10, 2023
Nova Scotia man wants answers after wife dies following 7 hour ER wait
The family of a Nova Scotia woman who died in hospital in Amherst after waiting hours for care on December 31st is calling for immediate action to address the provincial health care crisis. Independent MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin says Allison ``Ali'' Leah Holthoff had to wait hours for care at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre's emergency department despite showing signs of medical distress. The MLA from Cumberland North has sent a letter to Premier Tim Houston asking for assistance in urgently implementing a plan to help ensure safe and timely care for people living in the area. N
BCJan 10, 2023
Suspect arrested after police, paramedics shot with pellet gun
A Downtown Eastside man is in custody after Vancouver Police and paramedics were shot with a pellet gun fired from the window of a Hastings Street rooming house Sunday night. B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were working in the lane behind the Carnegie Centre, near Main and Hastings, around 11 p.m. when someone began firing from above, striking the first responders and their ambulance. The paramedics took shelter and notified Vancouver Police, who were also struck with pellets as they arrived on scene. One VPD officer suffered minor injuries after being shot several times. VPD’s Emergency
BCJan 10, 2023
VPD investigates homicide at Fairview shelter
Vancouver Police are investigating the homicide of a 40 year old man, who was stabbed Sunday night outside a shelter on Yukon Street. The victim, a shelter resident, died in hospital around 10:30 p.m., after being stabbed during an altercation with another person near Yukon and West 5th Avenue. No arrests have been made.
BCJan 10, 2023
Dash cam footage sought in alleged road rage ending in assault with a weapon
Richmond RCMP is seeking dash cam footage for an alleged assault with a weapon during a road rage incident. At approximately 7:06 pm on December 27, 2022 Richmond RCMP frontline officers attended the 6600 block of Steveston Hwy for an alleged assault with a weapon resulting from a road rage incident.According to the victim, a black Hyundai sedan was driving closely behind him through the Massey Tunnel and both vehicles exited Hwy 99 on the Steveston Hwy off-ramp. The victim said the two then proceeded Westbound on Steveston Hwy.As they proceeded Westbound, the other driver was allegedly swervi