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A still from bus surveillance footage shows the man Vancouver police believe may be behind a number of recent purse-snatching incidents. (VPD)

Vancouver police release video of suspected purse-snatcher

Man believed to be responsible for attacking two women in last couple of months

A still from bus surveillance footage shows the man Vancouver police believe may be behind a number of recent purse-snatching incidents. (VPD)
Two people were found dead and a third person was injured by police following a shots-fired called in a remote B.C. community on April 9, 2024. (Black Press Media file photo)

2 found dead, 1 shot by police in remote northern B.C. community: RCMP

RCMP investigating deaths, police watchdog investigating officer actions

Two people were found dead and a third person was injured by police following a shots-fired called in a remote B.C. community on April 9, 2024. (Black Press Media file photo)
Police in New Westminster arrested two people on April 10, 2024, after witnesses reported a man in possession of what appeared to be a handgun. The gun turned out to be a handgun-style lighter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

Man arrested after brandishing gun-style lighter at New West SkyTrain stop

Police say they treat any suspected firearm as real, are seeking further witnesses to incident

Police in New Westminster arrested two people on April 10, 2024, after witnesses reported a man in possession of what appeared to be a handgun. The gun turned out to be a handgun-style lighter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke
B.C. will be commiting $6.45 million a year to First Nations post-secondary education, after passing legislation on April 9, 2024. (Credit:Pixabay)

B.C. legislates $6.45M in annual funding for First Nations post-secondary

Funds to go to 44 educational institutes throughout the province

B.C. will be commiting $6.45 million a year to First Nations post-secondary education, after passing legislation on April 9, 2024. (Credit:Pixabay)
Water flies from a sprinkler on a lawn in Sacramento, Calif., on July 8, 2021. In B.C., Metro Vancouver residents will be limited to watering their lawns once a week, beginning on May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Lawn watering restrictions to begin May 1 for Metro Vancouver residents

Municipal body says limiting water use now could save region from outright ban come summer

Water flies from a sprinkler on a lawn in Sacramento, Calif., on July 8, 2021. In B.C., Metro Vancouver residents will be limited to watering their lawns once a week, beginning on May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Vancouver’s Dakota Joshua arrives at Rogers Arena wearing a t-shirt comemarting Conor Garland’s 400th NHL game. Garland would score twice in the Canucks 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: Teacher’s pet Garland comes through as big as the shirts promised

Diminutive coach favourite scores 2 in milestone game to pace Canucks to big win over Vegas

Vancouver’s Dakota Joshua arrives at Rogers Arena wearing a t-shirt comemarting Conor Garland’s 400th NHL game. Garland would score twice in the Canucks 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday night at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo
While conducting a stop for excessive speeding, Oak Bay police seized a forged Alberta drivers liscence from a 17-year-old male. (Oak Bay Police/X)

B.C. police seize fake Alberta ID from teen during traffic stop for speeding

The teen was going 40 km/h over the speed limit

While conducting a stop for excessive speeding, Oak Bay police seized a forged Alberta drivers liscence from a 17-year-old male. (Oak Bay Police/X)
Mounties are requesting any information the public may have to help in the investigaton of a fatal collision April 7 on Highway 97.

Head-on collision claims lives of 2 teens in northern B.C.

A 21-year-old also has life threatening injuries

Mounties are requesting any information the public may have to help in the investigaton of a fatal collision April 7 on Highway 97.
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Canucks won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

THE MOJ: No matter how good the Canucks get, questions need to answered

Even a team at the top of the NHL standings is surrounded by things to wonder about

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Canucks won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

THE MOJ: B.C.’s Paxton expecting big things from himself and his L.A. Dodgers

Veteran pitcher hoping to shake off the injury bug as loaded team aims for World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher James Paxton throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Langford’s Carl White picked up LEGO again in 2018 following a severe case of pneumonia that led to him having to be put into an induced coma for 10 days. Since then, his collection has grown to more than 350 sets, with an estimated worth of $30,000. (Photo by Tim Collins)

Building blocks: how LEGO helped a B.C. man recapture life after induced coma

Langford’s Carl White owns about 350 sets with an estimated worth of $30,000

Langford’s Carl White picked up LEGO again in 2018 following a severe case of pneumonia that led to him having to be put into an induced coma for 10 days. Since then, his collection has grown to more than 350 sets, with an estimated worth of $30,000. (Photo by Tim Collins)
“Take the win. Go from there. I’m glad they said that because we all feel the same,” - Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet responding to some of his players not being happy with the way they performed in a 3-2 win over Anaheim Sunday afternoon at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo

THE MOJ: 2 points better than none but Canucks need to shake off staleness

Team heads out on the road with the team looking to develop a road mentality

“Take the win. Go from there. I’m glad they said that because we all feel the same,” - Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet responding to some of his players not being happy with the way they performed in a 3-2 win over Anaheim Sunday afternoon at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks photo
Along with a team of international scientists, University of Victoria astronomers found an ancient group of stars orbiting the Milky Way galaxy that may be the key to understand the origin of structure in the universe. (Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope photo)

B.C. scientists discover stars that may help uncover origin of universe

Researchers found a cluster of about 60 stars orbiting the Milky Way galaxy

Along with a team of international scientists, University of Victoria astronomers found an ancient group of stars orbiting the Milky Way galaxy that may be the key to understand the origin of structure in the universe. (Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope photo)
Vancouver’s J.T. Miller skates by while the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal during Thursday night’s 3-1 win over the Canucks at Rogers Arena. Dallas Stars photo

THE MOJ: As playoff grind looms, Canucks need to fix their power play

Coach calls Vancouver’s man-advantage ‘mechanical’ as team, struggles to weaponize extra man

Vancouver’s J.T. Miller skates by while the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal during Thursday night’s 3-1 win over the Canucks at Rogers Arena. Dallas Stars photo
Richmond RCMP are investigating a series of purse snatchings and urging any other victims to come forward. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police warn of 6 purse-snatching incidents in Richmond in last month

RCMP urging any other victims to come forward

Richmond RCMP are investigating a series of purse snatchings and urging any other victims to come forward. (Black Press Media file photo)
North Vancouver RCMP are investigating two fires that they believe may have been deliberately set on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP probe 2 suspicious fires in North Vancouver as wildfire season nears

Witnesses reported seeing group of young boys hanging out in area before blazes set, police say

North Vancouver RCMP are investigating two fires that they believe may have been deliberately set on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
BC Ferries announced two cancellations of sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, and another two sailings are at risk of cancellations on Wednesday, March 27. (Lauren Collins/The News)

BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Victoria, Vancouver due to wind

2 additional sailings are at risk of cancellation

BC Ferries announced two cancellations of sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, and another two sailings are at risk of cancellations on Wednesday, March 27. (Lauren Collins/The News)
Vancouver police are investigating a child-luring incident from March 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Teen followed by man who asked him to perform sexual acts: Vancouver police

13-year-old managed to get to a safe place and tell a family member what happened, VPD says

Vancouver police are investigating a child-luring incident from March 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver’s Brock Boeser and Los Angeles’ Mikey Anderson battle for a puck in Monday night’s game at Rogers Arena. The Kings defeated the Canucks 3-2. Los Angeles Kings photo

THE MOJ: Coin-flip loss to the Kings nothing to lose sleep over, Canucks fans

Stifling defensive match the type of game Vancouver has been winning more often than not

Vancouver’s Brock Boeser and Los Angeles’ Mikey Anderson battle for a puck in Monday night’s game at Rogers Arena. The Kings defeated the Canucks 3-2. Los Angeles Kings photo
An area near Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall is cordoned off with police tape in the early hours of March 26, 2024, after a 43-year-old man was stabbed there. (Credit: Shane MacKichan)

Man stabbed overnight near Burnaby’s Metrotown mall

29-year-old arrested with help of police dogs

An area near Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall is cordoned off with police tape in the early hours of March 26, 2024, after a 43-year-old man was stabbed there. (Credit: Shane MacKichan)