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Vancouver city council delayed a motion that aimed to create pedestrian-only zones on Halloween, a night associated with high traffic incidents involving children. Councillor Lucy Maloney expressed her disappointment, stating the motion's referral to staff only postpones safety measures for families.
A Merritt RCMP officer faces multiple firearms-related charges, including possessing firearms obtained through criminal activity. Const. David Paul Feller is scheduled to appear in court on November 18, following charges approved by the BC Prosecution Service.
Hearings for Kai-Ji Adam Lo, accused of murdering 11 people at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival, have been adjourned until January. The delay allows his lawyer time to review thousands of pages of evidence disclosed by the Crown. Lo faces multiple charges, including 11 counts of second-degree murder.
British Columbia has increased resources to enhance community resilience against natural hazards and climate change. New measures aim to equip local governments with vital information for better emergency preparedness.
Two men are in custody following a shooting linked to extortion in Surrey early Thursday. The Surrey Police Service reported no injuries, though several people were inside the targeted home. The BC Extortion Task Force is investigating the incident, which is part of a troubling trend of violence affecting the South Asian community in the area.
Science World in Vancouver celebrates Halloween with 'Bat Week', featuring an adult-only event on Thursday. Guests can enjoy cocktails, learn about vampire science, and watch sword swallowing performances. The event aims to educate attendees about bats' ecological importance.
The Vancouver Canucks suffered a 2-0 defeat against the New York Rangers, marking their fourth loss in five games. The Canucks struggled offensively, managing only 11 shots in the first two periods, while injuries continued to plague the team, with leading scorer Conor Garland becoming the eighth player sidelined.
A British Columbia man, Jason Timothy Davidson, faces 15 charges related to four violent sexual assaults that occurred in southwestern Ontario between March and August 1997. The Ontario Provincial Police arrested Davidson following advancements in DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy, which helped identify him as a suspect. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Chatham, Ontario.
Vancouver councillor Pete Fry plans to propose lowering the municipal voting age to 16, arguing that young people are affected by political decisions. Fry’s motion will also request the provincial government to amend the Vancouver Charter to facilitate this change. City council will discuss the proposal at a meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
Richmond residents confronted Mayor Malcolm Brodie during a public session about a court ruling granting land title to the Quw’utsun Nation. Frustrated landowners criticized Brodie for not communicating earlier about the ruling and sought clarity on its implications for their property ownership. The City of Richmond and provincial government are appealing the decision, claiming it creates conflicts between Aboriginal land title and private property ownership.