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Vancouver’s Arts Club Theatre offers support services to potential victims amid a sex crime investigation involving a suspended employee accused of secretly filming cast members. The Vancouver Police Department arrested the 33-year-old male employee on August 29, but charges have not been laid as the investigation continues.
Vancouver city council will vote Wednesday on a $2.4 billion operating budget that freezes property tax increases while aiming to protect front-line services. The budget includes a $525 million allocation for the Vancouver Police Board and plans for a 4.2% increase in utility fees.
A vehicle struck a 30-year-old man riding a scooter in Burnaby on Tuesday evening. The scooter rider, who had the right of way, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the 47-year-old driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.
Search and Rescue teams rescued a base jumper who crashed into a mountain wall after jumping from Mount Slhanay near Squamish. The individual sustained injuries to both ankles but remained conscious and was transported to Squamish General Hospital. Officials emphasize the importance of preparation for winter mountain conditions.
Vancouver's 2026 draft budget review reveals tension among city councillors, with Coun. Pete Fry criticizing the document's lack of detail. The $2.39 billion budget proposes a property tax freeze but requires $120 million in cuts and new revenue, raising concerns about potential service cuts.
A British Columbia animal sanctuary, Critteraid, faces threats and backlash following its disclosure of an avian flu outbreak affecting its birds. The sanctuary has euthanized infected ducks and chickens but denies claims of a forced cull involving other animals. Critteraid expresses confusion over misinformation while coordinating with authorities for a safe resolution.
Richard Foster, archives manager at North Shore Rescue, showcases a collection of 60 years of items from the organization, including historical equipment like military-grade flashlights and original harnesses. The collection, which has grown to 25 boxes, aims to preserve the team's history and educate the public. NSR seeks a new space of about 450 square feet to display these artifacts.
A rock slide may have contributed to a derailment of Canadian Pacific Kansas City trains near Kamloops, which resulted in a spill of over 70,000 litres of jet fuel. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and water quality near Kamloops Lake remains within safe drinking-water guidelines. No injuries were reported, but local residents expressed concerns about track maintenance and environmental impacts.
A Vancouver high school student, Christopher Lee, criticizes the Vancouver School Board (VSB) for a lack of transparency in decision-making. He claims the board misuses private sessions to avoid accountability, while the VSB defends its practice of discussing sensitive issues in closed meetings. Support from the District Parent Advisory Council highlights ongoing concerns about public oversight in the district.
A car crash on Sunday claimed the life of Ridge Meadows minor hockey coach Martin Hak. The Mission City Outlaws hockey team expressed their sorrow, highlighting Hak's impact as a mentor and friend within the hockey community. The Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association also paid tribute to Hak, who had been coaching for over a decade.