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B.C. court certifies class action for children in care education plans

B.C. court certifies class action for children in care education plans

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver brought the class action on behalf of children in government care against the Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia.
Vancouver bar owner charged with sex assault, confinement, drugging

Vancouver bar owner charged with sex assault, confinement, drugging

Chih Hwa Leo Chow, owner of Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro and Bar, was charged on Feb. 14.
Vancouver officer charged with assault related to alleged incident at jail

Vancouver officer charged with assault related to alleged incident at jail

VICTORIA — Crown prosecutors in British Columbia say a Vancouver police officer has been charged with assault related to an alleged incident in 2023.
VPD investigating suspected homicide: Vancouver man, 92, assaulted in alley before death

VPD investigating suspected homicide: Vancouver man, 92, assaulted in alley before death

Police have identified several suspects and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
'Whole house shook': Mystery explosion heard in Abbotsford, police investigating

'Whole house shook': Mystery explosion heard in Abbotsford, police investigating

People living in Abbotsford are looking for answers after a loud explosion on Thursday morning.
Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist

Federal NDP leader worried for kids after Saskatchewan MLA called him a terrorist

RICHMOND — Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist. Speaking to reporters in Richmond, B.C.
Sole trustee in Greater Victoria School District approves $331M budget in absence of fired board

Sole trustee in Greater Victoria School District approves $331M budget in absence of fired board

Sherri Bell, a former Greater Victoria School District superintendent, gave the required three readings for the budget document Tuesday night.
Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital.
Accused B.C. cop slasher looking for legal aid to get lawyer

Accused B.C. cop slasher looking for legal aid to get lawyer

Two uniformed officers were patrolling Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on March 4 when one of them was stabbed in the leg.
If the New Westminster Police Department calls you, it may be a scam

If the New Westminster Police Department calls you, it may be a scam

About 30 people have received calls from scammers who are spoofing the New West police department's non-emergency number.
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