Violent crime in Vancouver rose in the city’s poorer regions during the first year of the pandemic while wealthier neighbourhoods saw thefts rise, a new study co-led by Simon Fraser University researchers confirms.
A would-be-scammer, looking to collect $25,000 for “bail money” from a Delta resident, instead was met by police at the door and arrested.
The event will pay tribute to Ms. Collins’ life and career as an artist, musician and mentor with testimonials from people she influenced, as well as some she worked and performed with. Ms. Collins will also make an address.
Indigenous Chiefs from across British Columbia are meeting this weekend, on Saturday January 15, in a groundbreaking event calling for the immediate cessation of publicly funded police violence against Wet’suwet’en and other land defenders.
“We would like to congratulate Caring Hearts Counselling, on receiving this funding allocation in support of their work with families coping with grief. This is a positive step.
Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club raised $35,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s ACT NOW Campaign for the Yurkovich Family Pavilion at Richmond Hospital. The funds were raised through a virtual concert connecting hearts internationally.
Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada’s leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Jennifer McGuire as Pink Triangle Press’ Chief Content Officer, effective January 4, 2022.
The City of Surrey will be immediately proceeding on building the 84th Ave extension after the B.C. Supreme Court decision today that the City of Surrey is well within its rights to proceed.
As Omicron cases surge, the Liberal government is leaving Canadian workers and vulnerable seniors without support
With new health orders announced for the province, the BC Liberals are calling on the NDP government to immediately provide circuit-breaker supports for impacted businesses to stay afloat.
A search warrant executed Dec. 9 at a problem residence in North Delta yielded weapons, drugs and suspected stolen ID. Police arrested five individuals, including one for obstruction.
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today issued the following statement:
Ten First Nations throughout the province will receive funding to develop alternative energy projects and advance energy efficiency in their communities through the British Columbia Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI), with provincial support through CleanBC.
After the City of Prince George’s failed attempt to secure an injunction on the encampment at the end of 5th Avenue in October 2021, the City submitted a “short-leave” application to remove the encampment in early December.
Effective today, the Canadian Red Cross is providing continued Emergency Support Services (ESS) to evacuees impacted by the recent floods and extreme weather in British Columbia.