BCMar 01, 2022
Alleged carjacker charged following VPD arrest
A Vancouver Police investigation has led to charges against a Vancouver man in connection with an alleged carjacking in Fairview.The robbery occurred around 8:40 a.m. Sunday, after a 58-year-old woman was forced out of her vehicle near Cambie Street and West Broadway. An alert bystander called 9-1-1 and provided a description for VPD officers, who responded immediately.While some officers tended to the victim, others patrolled the city in search of the stolen car.Shortly before 10 a.m., a VPD officer located the suspect and the car in Strathcona. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.Chad
BCFeb 28, 2022
Nanaimo home destroyed in an explosion
Emergency crews were in the area of Pine St at Fitzwilliam St of Nanaimo on Sunday.At approximatley 8:20pm, a vacant home was destroyed by an explosion. The immediate area was closed to the public after the incident. 2 people were injured in the incident according to reports. First responders asked motorists to avoid the area after the explosion. A nearby home was also impacted due to the strong explosion.
BCFeb 28, 2022
UBC Okanagan gives update after security guard killed in an incident at the campus
Dear campus community,I want to update you on an incident that took place on our campus over the weekend. One of our security personnel was assaulted by a worker in the University Centre building. We were informed that the guard succumbed to her injuries. To protect her privacy and that of her family, we are not identifying her at this time.This is the kind of communication with our community that I hoped never to have to deliver.We are devastated that something like this would happen on our campus. My heart and my thoughts, and those of everyone at UBCO, go to the family. I understand that th
BCFeb 28, 2022
Burnaby RCMP attempt to identify the suspect in a voyeurism incident
The Burnaby RCMP is looking to identify a suspect in a voyeurism incident.On February 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., the Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a voyeurism incident at a business in Metrotown. The victim reported that she was in a change room when she noticed the person in the next stall was recording her with his phone. The victim confronted the suspect, with the support of some other customers, however the suspect was able to flee the store.Suspect description:Approximately 6' tallMid 20’s in ageShort black hairNo facial hairWearing:Dark blue jacketBlue jeansWhite sneakersWhile the
CanadaFeb 28, 2022
Canada asks regulator to examine Russian state broadcaster RT
The federal government has asked the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to review the presence of the Russian state-run broadcaster, RT, on Canada's airwaves. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says action is needed to combat falsehoods and disinformation by Russia about the invasion of Ukraine, including on social media. The move follows the decision of Rogers, Bell and Shaw to pull the Kremlin- backed broadcaster from their lineup of channels. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez applauded Telus for joining Canadian broadcasters "in giving RT the boot" in a tweet earlier tod
BCFeb 28, 2022
VPD seeks witnesses, victims to violent attacks
Vancouver Police are appealing for victims and witnesses, after a 38-year-old man allegedly attacked at least five women and caused thousands of dollars in property damage during a 40-minute crime spree in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood Saturday afternoon."Once again, these attacks appear completely unprovoked, and they must have been terrifying for everyone involved," says Constable Tania Visintin. "We believe there are more victims, and likely dozens of witnesses, who have information and cell phone video footage that can help the police investigation."Vancouver Police began receiving
BCFeb 26, 2022
Premier John Horgan announces two new ministeries
Premier John Horgan has announced the creation of a new ministry that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Former municipal affairs minister Josie Osborne was sworn in today as the new minister of land, water and resource stewardship, and will also be the minister responsible for fisheries. Horgan says the new ministry reorganizes several of the government's natural resource ministries and is the result of more than a year of talks with stakeholders including First Nations. But the Opposition BC Liberals say the government is b
BCFeb 26, 2022
B.C. premier condemns Russian leader Putin, says B.C. supports people of Ukraine
Premier John Horgan says British Columbia supports the people of Ukraine in their battle to turn back Russian military forces and President Vladimir Putin.He says B.C. is working with the federal government and will support whatever sanctions Canada can impose to help condemn Russian actions.Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, with reports of casualties on both sides of the conflict.Horgan says he hopes international pressure will convince Putin to turn back his troops.Earlier this week, B.C.'s political leaders, including Shirley Bond of the Opposition B.C. Liberals a
CanadaFeb 26, 2022
New Canadian sanctions will target Russian President along with his chief of staff and foreign minister: PM Trudeau
Another round of Canadian sanctions will target Russian President Vladimir Putin along with his chief of staff and foreign minister. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also says Canada is confirming its support to remove Russia from SWIFT, a critical part of the global banking system. He says excluding Russian banks from the system would make it even harder for Putin to ``finance his brutalities.'' Canada will also levy additional sanctions on Belarus and its leaders for helping Putin's invasion, targeting 57 individuals, in addition to existing sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko's regime for