16 h. ago RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say in a statement that a report came in just after 1 p.m. Tuesday about a Cessna that “had […]

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18 h. ago Incident at Vancouver airport temporarily halts flights, police seen on runway

Vancouver airport officials have not confirmed what happened but it appears a small plane entered the airspace at the airport, causing flight disruptions.

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18 h. ago ‘Hijacked’ plane from Vancouver Island prompts security incident at YVR

Vancouver airport said, "Shortly before 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, a security incident involving a small private aircraft in the airspace near YVR prompted a temporary ground stop."

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18 h. ago Updated: Suspect in police custody as 'hijacking' incident at YVR causes delays, diversions

Passengers on flights scheduled to arrive at YVR have reported being diverted to other nearby airports, while others say their aircraft have been in a holding pattern

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18 h. ago Updated: Pilot arrested as hijacking of small plane in Victoria causes delays, diversions at YVR

Passengers on flights scheduled to arrive at YVR have reported being diverted to other nearby airports, while others say their aircraft have been in a holding pattern

Transport

18 h. ago Pilot arrested as hijacking of small plane in Victoria causes delays, diversions at YVR

Passengers on flights scheduled to arrive at YVR have reported being diverted to other nearby airports, while others say their aircraft have been in a holding pattern

Transport

51 h. ago 'Severe incidents': Risky behaviour increasing in B.C. wilderness, say search

Experts cite social media, a lack of preparation and training, and more locals vacationing at home as some of the reasons for the spike in search-and-rescues.

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1 week ago B.C. minister ‘won’t be intimidated’ by explosion at constituency office

Bowinn Ma made the comments Thursday, speaking at her first media availability since the incident at her North Vancouver constituency office last Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Two people dead following violent incident inside Abbotsford home

Police say the investigation is still early and that Abbotsford's major crime police are now handing over the case to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

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2 w. ago No injuries following 'security incident' at MLA Bowinn Ma's office

North Vancouver RCMP remain on scene at Ma's office near Esplanade and Chesterfield Avenue but have yet to share details on the incident.

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2 w. ago No injuries after 'explosive device' left at MLA Bowinn Ma's office

North Vancouver RCMP remain on scene at Ma's office near Esplanade and Chesterfield Avenue but have yet to share details on the incident.

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2 w. ago No injuries after 'explosive device' detonates at MLA Bowinn Ma's office

North Vancouver RCMP remain at Ma's office near Esplanade and Chesterfield Avenue

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3 w. ago Canada Soccer preparing response to CONCACAF over alleged incident in Vancouver

CONCACAF said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Canada head coach Jesse Marsch for 'incidents that occurred' during the 2025 Gold Cup match between Canada and Honduras

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