BCAug 14, 2025
Richmond RCMP arrest suspect in alleged stranger assault involving a weapon
On August 13, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Richmond RCMP responded to an assault with a weapon at a parkade of a retail shopping centre in the 6500 block of No. 3 Road. Richmond RCMP received the call from an on-duty security guard who heard the commotion and intervened.
Richmond RCMP frontline officers quickly arrived on-scene and arrested the suspect without further incident. The suspect remains in-custody and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
The victim was transported to local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
The two individuals are not believed to be known
BCAug 14, 2025
German soccer star Thomas Muller focused on winning titles with Vancouver Whitecaps
German soccer star Thomas Muller says he's far from ready for retirement and remains focused on winning titles as he joins the Vancouver Whitecaps.
The 35-year-old attacking midfielder was introduced in Vancouver today, more than a week after signing with the Major League Soccer club.
Muller comes to Vancouver following 17 years with Bayern Munich, where he scored 250 goals for the German Bundesliga side across all competitions, helping the team to 13 league championships and 33 total titles.He won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, scoring five goals in the tournament, and took home the Gol
BCAug 14, 2025
Mission families will benefit from new child care spaces
Families in Mission will now have access to a new child care centre with 67 new licensed spaces.
“For families in Mission, this new child care centre means hundreds of dollars of monthly savings, shorter wait lists and the comfort of knowing their children are learning and growing close to home,” said Rohini Arora, parliamentary secretary for child care. “It means a single parent can take a job they would otherwise have to turn down, or a mom can complete her education. These are the everyday changes that make life more affordable and stable, and it’s how we’re building a stronger fu
BCAug 14, 2025
West Shore RCMP seek to identify assault suspect
West Shore RCMP is seeking information from the public to identify a male suspect who was involved in an alleged assault against a woman at Thetis Lake Park in View Royal.
On August 12, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a woman on a trail within the park was approached by an unknown male who appeared from the bushes. During this interaction, the male grabbed the woman. The woman did not sustain any physical injuries and was able to get away safely.
The suspect is described as:
Caucasian male;
Approx. 6’2;Between the ages of 50-60;Grey/blonde short curly hair;Slim build.The suspect was wearin
CanadaAug 14, 2025
Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates
Pierre Poilievre is planning to swap his fight against the carbon tax this fall for a new battle against what he's calling the "Carney tax."
The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate.
The policy requires 20 per cent of all light-duty vehicles sold in Canada next year must be zero-emission vehicles, rising to 100 per cent by 2035.
Manufacturers that do not meet the target can be hit with a $20,000 penalty, which Poilievre is calling a tax.
The vehicle manufacturing industry says that with U.S. tariffs a
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