13 h. ago Vancouver council approves policy to boost new hotel development

The move comes amid growing concern about the city's hotel capacity as the clock ticks down on Vancouver's turn as host city for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Sport

14 h. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

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37 h. ago Watchdog finds no ‘neglect in duty to care’ in B.C. police officer’s death

Sgt. Matthew Ball took his own life a day after Vancouver police revealed sexual assault charges against him and another Central Saanich police officer.

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37 h. ago Man accused of setting VPD officer on fire has lengthy history with the law

We are learning more about the criminal record of a man accused of setting a Vancouver police officer on fire.

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3 d. ago Vancouver's 2024 civic salaries show city's top cop receives top pay

Soon to retire Police Chief Adam Palmer is the highest paid city of Vancouver employee. For more salaries read more.

Economics

3 d. ago Man charged with assault after police say two officers in Vancouver were set on fire

VANCOUVER — A man has been charged after allegedly setting two officers from the Vancouver Police Department on fire earlier this week. The department says the 40-year old faces one count of assaulting a police officer and one count of obstructing a police officer. The incident happened on Thursday night when the officers were on […]

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4 d. ago Vancouver eyes major hotel policy overhaul to tackle room shortage

Without a significant boost in hotel stock, tourism organizations, including Destination Vancouver, warn the city risks losing out on billions in economic activity.

Politics

4 d. ago Vancouver deputy police chief tapped as Victoria’s next top cop

Fiona Wilson is a 26-year veteran of the VPD, where she started with roles including patrolling the Downtown Eastside and as an investigator in the Sex Crimes Unit.

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4 d. ago Two Vancouver police officers set on fire in DTES, suspect treated for burns

As VPD was arresting the suspect, police allege he used a flammable substance to set the officers’ uniforms on fire.

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4 d. ago 2 officers set on fire in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, police say

Vancouver police said it happened as the pair were patrolling the area as a part of Task Force Barrage, an initiative to boost police presence in the area.

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4 d. ago Two police officers, two others injured in Langley crash that followed a robbery in Surrey

Four people have been arrested in connection with the robbery in Surrey Wednesday and crash on Thursday in Langley.

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9 d. ago Threats of violence at Abbotsford schools not 'credible': Police

Families across Abbotsford received threats about bombs and school shootings that were investigated by police and determined to be a hoax

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9 d. ago Vancouver police investigate early morning homicide in East Van

The Vancouver police forensic identification unit was called in to investigate after a man was killed early Sunday morning in a shooting in East Vancouver.

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1 week ago Vancouver police take safety message to Downtown Eastside seniors

A group of seniors living on the Downtown Eastside are being taught techniques on staying safe by members of the Vancouver Police Department.

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1 week ago Post carbon tax, advocates take aim at another B.C. electrification policy

The Energy Futures Institute argues future B.C. homeowners shouldn't be barred from using natural gas after the carbon tax's elimination.

Economics

1 week ago Vancouver launches retail crime task force as violent shoplifting grows

The move comes as the Vancouver Police Department reports a nearly 12 per cent hike in shoplifting incidents in 2024, and sustained pressure from businesses.

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1 week ago Student "likely would not have died" if UVic staff acted differently: report

New review by retired Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich is critical of the university's response to the overdose of two first-year students. One of them died.

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1 week ago Des propriétaires de Tesla partagent leurs trucs pour prévenir le vandalisme

Face à la recrudescence d'actes de vandalisme visant les véhicules Tesla, les propriétaires et spécialistes de l'industrie passent à l'action.

Culture

1 week ago Toddler found in vehicle driven by alleged drunk driver in Vancouver

Vancouver police said that around 3:15 a.m., they started to receive 911 calls that a car was driving erratically in the area of West 3rd Avenue and Stephens Street.

Transport

2 w. ago Victoria police seek suspect caught on camera keying Tesla Cybertruck (with video)

This is the second case of mischief involving a Tesla this year in Victoria. In Vancouver, there have been 28 acts of vandalism against Teslas, charging stations or car dealerships since January

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