Vancouver Police are searching for a man wanted province-wide for the assault of a 70-year-old convenience store worker last week. Fario Mabanza, 27, was charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and theft, following the January 8 assault on a woman who tried to stop a shoplifter at a downtown convenience store. Mabanza was released on bail but allegedly failed to return for a scheduled court appearance and is now wanted B.C.-wide. Mabanza is 5’10 and 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who sees Mabanza or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact polic

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia of an incident in Kitimat which resulted in a man being taken to hospital with serious injuries. On January 13, 2023, at approximately 5:10 a.m., Kitimat RCMP responded to a call of a break and enter at a local business.When officers attended the area, a possible suspect was observed carrying a large bag. When officers attempted to engage with the man, he allegedly dropped the bag and attempted to flee on foot. As he did it is reported that he fell to the ground and was injured.The man was transported to hospita

Two high end BMWs were impounded and their drivers ticketed after racing and then crashing this weekend. On January 15th at approximately 12:00 am members from the North Vancouver RCMP Traffic unit were conducting speed enforcement on Hwy 1 at Westview Drive when they observed two high end BMWs in tandem, racing Eastbound at a high rate of speed.Using a speed measuring device, officers determined both vehicles were travelling at 145 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. They attempted to close the distance on the vehicles in an effort to conduct a traffic stop. As they approached the Lloyd Ave. off-ramp, o

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of a significant seizure of drugs, cash and a loaded shotgun from a residence in Whalley area. On January 11, 2023, Surrey RCMP North Community Response Unit (NCRU), with assistance from the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team and Surrey RCMP Mobile Street Enforcement Team (MSET), executed a Search Warrant at a residence in the 13700-block of Grosvenor Road.The Search Warrant was issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, stemming from an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the neighbourhood.Eight people were arrested insid

Richmond RCMP Property Crime Unit investigation results in guilty plea to break and enters to four Richmond businesses. With assistance from the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT), Richmond RCMP Property Crime Unit successfully laid charges against a man associated to four break and enters in Richmond. To read the entire news release please visit the Richmond RCMP website at the link in the title above. The subsequent investigation resulted in one suspect being identified and charged. Derek John Muirhead pled guilty to four counts of break and enter. Muirhead is known to

Three people are still missing after an explosion and fire rocked a propane business north of Montreal. The local fire department responded to calls yesterday morning about the blast at Propane Lafortune but were forced to retreat for several hours due to the risk of further explosions. Crews were able to bring the blaze under control in the evening. The propane business is located about 50 kilometres north of Montreal.

Alexandria Loutitt has reached unprecedented heights for a Canadian female ski jumped. The 19 year old from Calgary became the first Canadian to win a World Cup women's ski jump event, taking gold at a normal hill competition in Japan. It's just the third time a Canadian ski jumper has won a World Cup event, and the first time in 40 years.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continue to investigate the deaths of three family members in their Surrey home. Background: 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. IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continue to work closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). IHIT is now identifying the deceased as 56 year-old Xiao Yan Zhen, 58 year-old

More renters in B.C. will be protected from housing speculators and profiteers through the creation of a new $500 million Rental Protection Fund dedicated to protecting tenants and preserving affordable rental homes for decades. "Today, we’re taking action to protect renters who found an affordable place to live, but are worried their building will be bought out from underneath them," said Premier David Eby. "This fund will allow non-profits to secure older rental buildings and protect vulnerable renters from speculators who can drive up rents and evict tenants that have lived there for year