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BCNov 03, 2022

Witness tells B.C. mayor's mischief trial that car may not have broken foot bones

An engineer has told the trial of a British Columbia mayor charged with public mischief that broken bones may not be the result if someone's foot is run over by a car. Dennis Chimich, an expert in the biomechanics of bone fractures, testified for Doug McCallum's defence team, which is presenting evidence to suggest their client was not lying when he told police a woman ran over his foot in a grocery store parking lot.McCallum filed a complaint with the RCMP in September 2021, saying that a woman whom he had a toxic relationship with over his policies targeted him with her vehicle.Chimich told
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BCNov 03, 2022

Vancouver home sales down 46% from last year, 13% from September: board

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales continued to plunge in October, falling 45.5 per cent from the year before and 12.8 per cent from September. Last month sales totalled 1,903 and were 33.3 per cent below the 10-year October sales average.The board attributed the slowdown's continuation to inflation and rising interest rates, which have led many buyers and sellers to reassess purchasing or listing a home.But as sales remain near historic lows, the board says the number of listings is on the rise, causing home prices to recede from the record highs reached in the spring
BCNov 03, 2022

Several injured, one seriously, as hundreds attend Halloween mayhem in Delta, B.C.

One teenager is recovering from burns and several others, including two police officers, were hurt during Halloween night mayhem in Delta, B.C. A statement from Delta police says as many as 400 people gathered at South Delta Secondary School and a neighbouring park in what they describe as a ``deliberate attempt to damage property, cause disruption, and impact public safety.'' The statement says several assaults occurred over the four hour disturbance and fireworks were deliberately aimed at youth, bystanders and first responders. The injured teen suffered burns to her arm and shoulder when h
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BCNov 02, 2022

Coquitlam RCMP seek for the rightful owner of unique ring

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the rightful owner of a found ring. The ring was turned into the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment on June 10, 2022 after it was located in a potted plant that was purchased from Walmart located at 20202 66th Avenue in Langley. The good Samaritan that located the ring, did not notice the ring until they brought the plant home to Coquitlam. The ring can be described as:Custom-madeYellow goldEncrusted with diamonds in the letter LUnique featuresDue to the unique design and features of the ring, we believe that it may hold sentimental val
BCNov 02, 2022

VPD identifies 10 most wanted from Breakout Festival Riot

Vancouver Police have released photos of the 10 most wanted suspects from this summer’s Breakout Festival Riot at the PNE Amphitheatre. "We promised to do everything we could to identify the people responsible for destroying property and putting other concert-goers in danger, and for the past six weeks we’ve poured through video and tips to identify our 10 most wanted," says Inspector Dale Weidman, officer in charge of VPD’s Major Crime Section. "Now, we’re asking for your help to identify these suspects so we can continue to hold them accountable." Vandals caused more than $300,000 d
BCOct 29, 2022

Amy Lubik declared elected to sixth position on Council after partial judicial recount

Following is the information released by City of Port Moody: On October 27, 2022, Judge Lee of the Provincial Court of British Columbia presided over a partial judicial recount in the local election of councillor for the City of Port Moody between candidates David Stuart and Amy Lubik. At the conclusion of this legal process, Judge Lee declared Amy Lubik elected to the sixth position on Port Moody City Council. On October 19, 2022, the City’s Chief Election Officer declared David Stuart elected to the sixth position on Council with 3,595 votes in the 2022 Port Moody General Local Election. T
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BCOct 29, 2022

Help locate high risk missing person Surinderjit Mattu

The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the search for missing person Surinderjit Mattu. Mr. Mattu was last seen on October 27th at approximately 11:30pm in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood of New Westminster. Mr. Mattu’s health care team is concerned for his well-being as he is without medicine he takes daily. Mr. Mattu is described as a 61 year old South Asian man with a medium build, standing approximately 5’9" tall, with a white beard."Mr. Mattu has been known to frequent sports fields in New Westminster and move through the city using public tra
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BCOct 28, 2022

2 people hurt in a blast that destroyed a home in Surrey

Two people have been hurt in a blast that has destroyed a home in northwest Surrey. Fire officials say the single-family home was engulfed when they arrived just before nine p.m. last night. Of the four people in the house, assistant fire chief Shelley Morris says two escaped unhurt, but the other two had to be treated in hospital. A cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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BCOct 27, 2022

New B.C. premier will be sworn in Nov. 18

David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's 37th premier by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The ceremony will take place at Government House. Timing and other details for media will be provided in the coming days.The November break of the fall legislative session will be extended leading up to the swearing-in ceremony. Eby will meet the legislative assembly as premier during the week of Nov. 21.

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BCJul 31, 2026

New Westminster police officers help rescue 15 residents from apartment fire

New Westminster Police Department officers helped rescue 15 residents from a burning apartment building Thursday evening after spotting smoke while working nearby, according to the police department. Police said officers were in the 800 block of 5th Avenue at about 6 p.m. when they became aware of the fire. As they approached the building, they saw several older adults leaning out of windows to avoid the smoke. According to a New Westminster Police Department news release, officers entered the building alongside crews from New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service and assisted 15 residents to sa
BCJul 31, 2026

Coquitlam man faces six firearms charges following Surrey and Coquitlam searches

A 35-year-old Coquitlam man is facing six firearms-related charges after a joint investigation by B.C.'s anti-gang police and the Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit. According to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), the investigation began in June. On July 16, officers executed search warrants at two residences in the 11500 block of 141A Street in Surrey and the 4300 block of Quarry Road in Coquitlam. Police said investigators seized several firearms during the searches, including two Beretta handguns. Officers arrested Sadiq Azimali Daya at
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BCJul 31, 2026

Man dies after fleeing Surrey traffic stop, struck by vehicle on Highway 10

A man died after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing on foot following a traffic stop in Surrey late Thursday night, according to the Surrey Police Service. Police said an officer stopped a westbound vehicle for a traffic enforcement check at about 11 p.m. in the 15600 block of 56 Avenue, along Highway 10. The driver then exited the vehicle and fled on foot. According to the Surrey Police Service, the man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. Surrey police officers, Surrey Fire Service crews and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics attempted life-saving me
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BCJul 31, 2026

Suspect arrested after firearm reported at New Westminster shopping centre

A suspect is facing potential charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm at a patron outside a coffee shop in New Westminster on Wednesday morning, according to the New Westminster Police Department. Police said officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at about 6 a.m. on July 30 after receiving reports that a person had pointed a firearm at someone seated on the patio of a business in the Columbia Square shopping centre. Investigators determined the suspect fled across Columbia Street, passed through a hole in a fence and crossed nearby railway tracks. Officers searched the area with assistance f
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BCJul 31, 2026

B.C. Supreme Court strikes down parts of Mental Health Act allowing treatment without consent

The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that portions of the province's Mental Health Act that allow patients to receive psychiatric treatment without their consent are unconstitutional, giving the provincial government six months to amend the legislation. Justice Lauren Blake found that British Columbia was the only province in Canada where patients could be subjected to psychiatric treatment without an assessment of their decision-making capacity. The court concluded that the provisions violate constitutional protections. The ruling comes as the B.C. government is pursuing plans to expand involunta