23 h. ago Man pleads guilty to assaulting tourist near Vancouver cruise ship terminal

Vancouver police said the woman was 'repeatedly punched and kicked in the face, and sustained multiple injuries that required medical attention at hospital.'

Society

47 h. ago Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees’ vital signs in jail cells

It began installing the scanners in several adult and youth detention cells in March as part of a pilot project.

Events

6 d. ago U of M music prof arrested, accused of historic sex crimes against teen student

A University of Manitoba professor has been arrested in connection with an historic sexual assault investigation, Winnipeg police say.

Events

6 d. ago Abbotsford police search for man in white SUV accused of firing pellet gun at strangers

Incidents occurred on Wednesday night over the course of three and a half hours

Events

6 d. ago Video appears to show joyride through Vancouver streets, police investigating

On Monday, Aug. 4, police said a vehicle owner parked near Abbott Street and West Pender Street and left the car running with the keys inside.

Economics

6 d. ago Man faces 81 charges in historic sexual assault investigation: Niagara police

Niagara regional police say the 53-year-old man, who was previously arrested last November, is now facing dozens of new charges.

Events

6 d. ago Witnesses sought to Olympic Village assault that left man with ‘life

According to police, the victim called 911 just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, seeking an ambulance after he had been struck on the head.

Events

7 d. ago Vancouver police investigating assault at Olympic Village park

A 54-year-old man was found with serious face and head injuries on a path at Hinge Park, south of the playground

Events

7 d. ago Police canvassing Queensborough neighbourhood after bus stop stabbing

Here's a round-up of B.C. crime news from Aug. 6, 2025.

Events

9 d. ago Man charged in pair of stranger attacks in downtown Vancouver

The suspect allegedly threw a 30-year-old German tourist to the ground in an unprovoked attack, said Vancouver police

Events

3 w. ago B.C. crime news: Arrest made after stabbing on Vancouver bus | Shots fired in Surrey's Guildford neighbourhood

A roundup of police news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on July 20

Events

3 w. ago Watchdog deployed after man booked in Vancouver police jail dies

The VPD says the 49-year-old prisoner "became unresponsive after suffering an apparent medical emergency" shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Events

4 w. ago Calgary police charge man in historic sexual assault investigation involving teenage girl

Man, now 34, living in Burnaby charged with sexual assault of person under 16-years-old

Events

4 w. ago Surrey mayor Brenda Locke sends letter to police chief with list of demands

Surrey's mayor Brenda Locke has sent a list of requests to police chief Norm Lipinski to help improve their communication.

Events

4 w. ago Vancouver General Hospital staff member assaulted outside building

Vancouver police said they were called just after 7 p.m. to a parkade adjacent to the hospital, where officers found a woman in her 40s.

Events

4 w. 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.

Events

4 w. 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."

Events

4 w. 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

Events

4 w. 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

4 w. 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