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'Bail bondsman' adds new twist to grandson scam in Nanaimo

'Bail bondsman' adds new twist to grandson scam in Nanaimo

In a new twist on the grandparent scam seen recently in Nanaimo, a fraudster shows up at the victim’s home claiming to be a bail bondsman who needs money to supposedly keep a loved one out of jail, RCMP say.
What to do if you find drug-related items

What to do if you find drug-related items

Among police tips: Never pick up discarded drug items unless you are wearing gloves.
Displaced RidgeView residents mull options for seeking compensation

Displaced RidgeView residents mull options for seeking compensation

Former tenant Ashley MacDonald is organizing discussions with other evacuees about pursuing a class-action lawsuit against those responsible for the building’s problems.
Prince George mom outraged by hospital treatment of son suffering mental health crisis

Prince George mom outraged by hospital treatment of son suffering mental health crisis

“He was there for five nights and on Saturday morning he was texting me and he was still in the hallway.”
Vancouver given low ranking for downtown recovery after COVID-19

Vancouver given low ranking for downtown recovery after COVID-19

New University of Toronto study shows that downtown cores in Canada are recovering slower than the rest of their cities.
Sex infections hitting more seniors in Northern Health

Sex infections hitting more seniors in Northern Health

This rise is because many seniors who leave long-term relationships and re-enter the dating scene are unaware of the risks
TikTokers making six-figure incomes via app worried about potential ban

TikTokers making six-figure incomes via app worried about potential ban

VANCOUVER — Ssonia Ong had no idea that a 25-second video she posted miming to music the story of her college love, her wedding, then her four children would go viral on TikTok. Three years later, with 9.
Mother of dead infant located; baby died of natural causes: police

Mother of dead infant located; baby died of natural causes: police

The mother of an infant found dead in a shopping bag at a Victoria strip mall has been found and is receiving medical care and support, Victoria police said Friday.
Burnaby RCMP officer takes stand in Ibrahim Ali murder trial

Burnaby RCMP officer takes stand in Ibrahim Ali murder trial

Constable discovered missing teen's wallet on dark path of Central Park before requesting dog team that found her body nearby.
Canada, U.S. to share more data in fight against cross-border gun smuggling, opioids

Canada, U.S. to share more data in fight against cross-border gun smuggling, opioids

Canada and the United States have agreed to share more information about the smuggling of guns and drugs across their shared border.