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In first election since B.C. money laundering inquiry, financial crime takes the back seat

In first election since B.C. money laundering inquiry, financial crime takes the back seat

Two experts on white-collar crime weigh in on the relatively muted responses from political parties on financial crime.
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Vancouver fire investigation determines blaze may have been 'intentionally set'

Vancouver fire investigation determines blaze may have been 'intentionally set'

VANCOUVER — Police say a fire that burned two businesses in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set. Spokesman Sgt.
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Vancouver Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June

Vancouver Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board says a "full report" into a complaint about political motivations and arrest quotas for a crack down on crime in the Downtown Eastside will be delivered in June.
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BC Parks announces Joffre Lakes closure, day-pass dates

BC Parks announces Joffre Lakes closure, day-pass dates

The April 25 to May 16 closure provides Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua time to carry out traditional practices
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Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest at Parksville motel

Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest at Parksville motel

Oceanside RCMP officers responded to an abandoned 911 call at about 8:40 p.m. on March 24 that originated from the woman’s room
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VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part of Mayor Ken Sim's "Task Force Barrage" initiative in the Downtown Eastside, British Columbia's police watchdog says.
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Suspicious fire damages three East Vancouver businesses

Suspicious fire damages three East Vancouver businesses

VPD will be launching an investigation.
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Vancouver police seeks public's help after Sikh temple vandalized

Vancouver police seeks public's help after Sikh temple vandalized

The Khalsa Diwan Society gurdwara on Vancouver's Ross Street was vandalized on the morning of April 19.
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Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

NANAIMO — A man from Nanaimo, B.C., faces a driving suspension, a speeding ticket and allegations of impaired driving for passing an unmarked police vehicle going 120 kilometres an hour over the posted limit.
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Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

TORONTO — Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to help adapt the teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" for the Broadway stage. Producers say the singer-songwriter from Mission, B.C.
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