62 h. ago Canada’s most wanted: Quebec street gang leader arrested in Rome hideout

MONTREAL — Canada’s most wanted fugitive has been arrested in Italy after more than 600 days at large and now faces extradition to stand trial, Quebec City police said Friday. Dave (Pik) Turmel, alleged by police to be the head of the Quebec street gang Blood Family Mafia, was arrested in Rome early Thursday after […]

Politics

64 h. 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.

Events

64 h. ago Global measles outbreak 'very concerning,' say B.C. health officials

There are five confirmed cases of measles in B.C. Health officials are urging people to check their vaccination records.

Science

65 h. 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.

Events

66 h. ago CRIME SCENE: ID updated of Quebec woman wanted for Oshawa police interaction

A Quebec woman, one of two people wanted after an officer was struck by a vehicle fleeing an attempted arrest in Oshawa on March 21, has now been properly identified. Durham Regional Police allege Asmaa Ouadria, 24, falsely identified herself to investigators, as well as the courts, as Assia Ouadria, 31. She is wanted for […]

Events

3 d. 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?

Other

3 d. ago Man, 41, allegedly stole 80 fire extinguishers from Toronto residential buildings

A 41-year-old man is facing some heat after allegedly stealing more than 80 fire extinguishers from residential buildings across the city. Toronto Police allege the accused stole the extinguishers from various properties between November 2023 and this month, then sold the stolen property using several online platforms. Police said that following the arrest, seven fire […]

Events

3 d. ago Michael Hooper: For Vancouver's densification to succeed, planners and elected officials must listen to detractors

Opinion: In Vancouver, questions about amenities and infrastructure to support planned housing units are dismissed as “anti-density” or “anti-housing” — further polarizing an important discussion

Other

3 d. ago Former deputy chief alleges head of Lethbridge police broke COVID rules in 2021

A former Lethbridge deputy chief alleges that police chief Shahin Mehdizadeh engaged in discreditable conduct and broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Events

3 d. ago More alleged victims feared after woman defrauded via online dating: York cops

A 48-year-old Vaughan man is accused of conning a woman he met through online dating and York Regional Police are urging any additional alleged victims to come forward. The police investigation began in November 2024 when woman alleged she’d been defrauded by a man she met through online dating. The woman told cops that in […]

Events

3 d. ago Ottawa man charged after allegedly bilking friends in investment scam

Man faces charges in what police call an "investment scam," that allegedly defrauded friends and acquaintances of more than $240,000.

Other

4 d. ago Man wanted in several Toronto Police probes including ramming of cop vehicles

A man without a fixed address is wanted for a mishmash of alleged criminal activity across the city including ramming a trio of police vehicles. A Toronto Police news release issued Wednesday night details various alleged crimes including incidents spanning from last fall through to this week. The suspect is sought for 27 offences in […]

Events

4 d. ago Man wanted in several police probes including ramming of cop vehicles

A man is accused of a mishmash of criminal charges across the city including ramming a trio of police vehicles. Toronto Police detailed various alleged incidents spanning from last fall to this week with the suspect sought for 27 offences in all. Police alleged that on Oct. 23 around 3 a.m., the accused went to […]

Events

4 d. ago Mississauga man, 32, accused of sexually assaulting child he met online

The accused lied to the alleged victim claiming to be 18 years old, Peel police allege

Events

5 d. ago 2 Oakville men face numerous charges in human trafficking probe

Two Oakville men face 34 collective charges after a human trafficking investigation. Halton Regional Police said that in July 2024, they opened an investigation into a woman allegedly being trafficked by two men in Oakville and financial information allegedly revealed multiple other women also being trafficked. Police alleged that the accused used coercion, manipulation, physical […]

Other

6 d. ago Calgary police officer acquitted of allegation he sexually assaulted woman during rough sex on first date

The 12-member Court of King’s Bench jury acquitted suspended Const. Brandon Kan of sexual assault in connection with an Oct. 10, 2020 incident

Events

6 d. ago Winnipeg man arrested in what police say was fatal domestic assault

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a woman early Saturday morning in what Winnipeg police allege was a domestic assault turned fatal.

Events

7 d. ago Woman attempts to burn hijab atop alleged assault victim’s head in Ajax, Ont.: police

Alleged attack took place at a public library

Events

9 d. ago Leaked report details investigation into 'baseless' allegations of a Vancouver police coverup

Dan Fumano: Mayor Ken Sim said disproven rumours about drunk driving — and alleged police coverup — have been 'brutal" for him and his family

Economics

9 d. ago Press Release for Early Warning Report Regarding Wall Financial Corporation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Peter Wall Alter Ego Trust (2019) (the “AET”), Suite 2600 – 1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 0E3, the majority shareholder of Wall Financial Corporation (“Wall Financial”), a company with a head office at 1010 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2R9, announces […]

Other