11 h. 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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31 h. 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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31 h. ago Person confirmed dead in shooting on Craig Henry Drive in Nepean

According to social media posts late Sunday morning, the Ottawa Police Service said officers are investigating reports of shots fired at the 300-block of Craig Henry Drive.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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.

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5 d. 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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8 d. ago New Report: EV Mandates Risk Economic Disruption, Deepen Inequality

Current policies may benefit Tesla and increase vulnerability to United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new report commissioned by the Energy Futures Institute, Are EV Mandates and Market Reality on a Collision Course?, warns that government-mandated electric vehicle (EV) sales targets in British Columbia and Canada could destabilize markets, […]

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1 week ago Tesla protests prompt Vancouver police to deploy more officers this weekend

More than 130 additional officers will be deployed throughout the weekend, including members of its specially-trained Public Safety Unit to maintain order.

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1 week ago Vancouver police deploying big presence to ‘maintain order’ at anti

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to “maintain order” at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend. The force says in a statement that the incidents targeting Tesla are suspected to be politically motivated and all have occurred since Jan. 20. It […]

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1 week ago Woman spat bloody saliva into Vancouver officer’s mouth during arrest, police allege

Police were called to a residential building near Clark Drive and East 12th Avenue early on Monday for a report of someone causing a disturbance and threatening people.

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1 week ago ‘I feel safer’: A look at the Downtown Eastside after 6 weeks of ‘Task Force Barrage’

It's been six weeks since the Vancouver Police Department began flooding the Downtown Eastside with officers as a part of Task Force Barrage. How is the initiative faring?

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1 week ago B.C. crime briefs: Surrey police warn of rise in distraction thefts | Gun and drugs seized in Kamloops

Here are some of the crime stories happening around B.C. on Thursday, March 27.

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1 week ago B.C. crime briefs: Woman charged in assault against VPD officer | Surrey police warn of rise in distraction thefts | Gun and drugs seized in Kamloops

Here are some of the crime stories happening around B.C. on Thursday, March 27.

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1 week ago A closer look at the Vancouver Police Department’s drone unit

The Vancouver Police Department is offering a closer look at its drone unit and the work the team does.

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1 week ago Calgary police investigate early morning shooting that sent a woman to hospital

Calgary police are investigating an early morning shooting in the community of Sunnyside that sent one woman to hospital. Two people have been arrested.

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1 week ago Traffic alert: Crash and police incident on Highway 1 in Burnaby

The Trans-Canada eastbound is backed up after two lane closures close to each other in Burnaby

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1 week ago Alleged robber triggers crashes on Highway 1 in Burnaby during getaway

The Trans-Canada eastbound was backed up after multiple lane closures through Burnaby

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