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North Van RCMP officer charged with assaulting suspect

North Van RCMP officer charged with assaulting suspect

A North Vancouver RCMP officer has been charged with assault after he allegedly assaulted a suspect last October while the man was being handcuffed. The BC Prosecution Service announced Tuesday that Const.
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No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

Toronto has 125 active COVID-19 cases spread over seven shelters and recorded at least two deaths
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Marmot that eluded capture in downtown Victoria likely a stowaway, officials say

Marmot that eluded capture in downtown Victoria likely a stowaway, officials say

The wily marmot that eluded animal-control officers at a construction site in downtown Victoria on Sunday doesn’t come as a surprise to Ian Fraser.
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Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
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Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

But nine-member board unanimous in need for review of programs operated by VPD and RCMP
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Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

A hiker who got trapped overnight in steep and snowy drainage on Mount Seymour this weekend was long-lined to safety Sunday morning by North Shore Rescue after spending a night on the mountain.
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City approves large-scale rental project near Lions Gate Hospital

City approves large-scale rental project near Lions Gate Hospital

Project includes two 12-storey towers, a six-storey building and public park
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Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

Face masks mandatory and only ticket holders and staff allowed at airport

YVR launches new campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19
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Contact-tracing app needs 60% buy-in, won't replace boots on ground: Fraser Health

Contact-tracing app needs 60% buy-in, won't replace boots on ground: Fraser Health

As the federal government ponders a contact tracing app, a medical health officer with Fraser Health says details how 200 contact tracers — some in Port Moody — beat back coronavirus clusters.
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B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer

B.C. Ferries is putting more vessels on its major routes to meet summer demand but service will remain below usual levels during what is typically the busiest time of year.
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