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Catalytic converter theft cancels vital outings for Burnaby seniors

Catalytic converter theft cancels vital outings for Burnaby seniors

A scenic drive to Pitt Lake and a shopping trip to Walmart were cancelled this week for residents at the Swedish Canadian Assisted Living Residence because thieves stole their bus's catalytic converter.
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B.C. criminals continue to cash in on metal theft

B.C. criminals continue to cash in on metal theft

The problem with the law is it is not being enforced, says Mike Morris, the B.C. United MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie.
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Attempted robber run over by driver in Kelowna

Attempted robber run over by driver in Kelowna

Lenny Lipscombe was taken to hospital where he was treated for a fractured leg.
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Public hearing ordered into Christmas Day Victoria police fatal shooting

Public hearing ordered into Christmas Day Victoria police fatal shooting

Lisa Rauch died after being shot in the head with hard plastic projectiles in 2019
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First Nation partners in deal to create compost and natural gas at former mine site

First Nation partners in deal to create compost and natural gas at former mine site

Westbank First Nation is a partner in the project with Brenda Renewables, a Lower Mainland-based company.
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Port Alberni mother had reached a breaking point over son's behaviour, Crown argues

Port Alberni mother had reached a breaking point over son's behaviour, Crown argues

The prosecutor argued at her second-degree murder trial that Samantha Dittmer made a decision to handle a firearm in a heightened state of emotion
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Surrey RCMP investigating fatal collision between car, motorcycle

Surrey RCMP investigating fatal collision between car, motorcycle

SURREY, B.C. — One man is dead following a collision between a car and motorcycle in Surrey, B.C. Surrey RCMP were called to Hall Road and 72 Avenue area shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a collision involving two vehicles.
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Vancouver's Okeya Kyujiro earns Michelin star, bringing city's total to nine

Vancouver's Okeya Kyujiro earns Michelin star, bringing city's total to nine

Vancouver's restaurant scene has earned another Michelin star. The Parisian tire manufacturer-cum-gastronomic tastemaker awarded the honour to Japanese restaurant Okeya Kyujiro, led by chef Takuya Matsuda, at a ceremony Thursday night.
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Woman who broke foot walking into Burnaby streetlight pole loses claim against city

Woman who broke foot walking into Burnaby streetlight pole loses claim against city

Tara Scott told the Civil Resolution Tribunal she broke her foot on a streetlight pole at Lougheed Highway and Government Street because the streetlight was burned out, the pole was painted black and tree branches made it hard to see.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 cases are on the rise in British Columbia, with the BC Centre for Disease Control reporting hospitalizations have increased 58 per cent in the past two weeks.
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