Author: Andrew Rogers

A man found guilty of feeding bears and coyotes near Capilano River failed to appear in court for his sentencing. The case, handled by North Vancouver Provincial Court, involves 59-year-old Kenneth Amaral, who was charged in 2022 under British Columbia’s Wildlife Act. He faced two charges: one for deliberately feeding or attempting to feed dangerous wildlife, and another for placing attractants that could draw wildlife. The charges followed a detailed investigation by the BC Conservation Officer Service. The investigation began in April 2022 after a resident living near Keith Road reported that someone was leaving piles of food near his…

Langley Township is dealing with unexpected costs after new grandstand seating was hit by tariffs tied to the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute. The Township council recently approved an extra $63,000 in funding to cover the increased price caused by Canadian counter-tariffs on American steel and aluminum. The two sets of portable bleachers were ordered earlier in the year. At that time, local officials believed they would not be affected by new tariffs. However, since the majority of the parts are made in the United States, the order was caught up in trade-related charges. According to Jason Winslade, the Township’s manager…

Fraser Health has announced plans to build a new, modern facility for Delta Hospital’s endoscopy program, with construction set to begin in spring 2026. The $8-million project will improve care, reduce wait times, and bring peace of mind to patients needing important diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopies and gastroscopies. Health officials say the project will support faster access to life-saving procedures. Most services offered in the program are colonoscopies, followed by gastroscopies. These tests are crucial for early diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions, especially in seniors. The new space is expected to be ready for patients in the fall of 2027.…

The family of a woman killed in Kelowna, British Columbia, has asked the federal government to make urgent changes to Canada’s justice system. Bailey McCourt, a mother of two, died in a violent attack earlier this month. Her family believes this could have been prevented. James Edward Plover has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the July 4 attack. The incident happened in broad daylight in a parking lot and left another person seriously hurt. Police described it as both tragic and very public. Premier David Eby confirmed that he gave a letter from McCourt’s family to Prime…

A brand-new multi-sport box will officially open in Saanichton’s Centennial Park on Tuesday, September 2. The $4.9-million facility promises to bring a fresh wave of energy to local recreation and will serve as a year-round hub for sports and community gatherings across the Saanich Peninsula. This all-weather structure replaces the old lacrosse box, which had been in place since 1971. The new covered space spans 17,000 square feet and is packed with modern features. These include an acrylic-coated playing surface, electronic scoreboard, shot clocks, lighting, team benches, and dasher boards surrounded by chain-link fencing. The aim of the new space…

A major Canadian wood products company is expanding further into Europe with a new investment in Sweden. Vancouver-based Canfor Corporation is growing its presence in Central Sweden through a deal by its Swedish subsidiary, Vida AB. The $164 million deal will see Vida acquire AB Karl Hedin Sågverk, a sawmill and wood products company with three sites in the region. The purchase agreement was announced on Tuesday and marks a key step in Canfor’s global expansion strategy. According to Canfor, the acquisition will increase Vida’s annual wood production by about 230 million board feet. Once the deal is complete, Vida’s…

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., are investigating the suspicious death of a patient who lived at a local care home. The case began after two residents of Menno Home were rushed to the hospital with medical emergencies that raised red flags. The Abbotsford Police Department said they were first contacted by the hospital on July 6. Staff had reported that the conditions of both patients appeared unusual. On July 10, one of the two patients passed away. The second patient’s condition has not been publicly disclosed. Due to the concerning nature of the medical cases, the department’s major crime unit has…

A man from Richmond has been found guilty of illegal securities trading and failing to meet basic legal requirements for investment deals. On July 4, 2025, Richard Yung Shyang Chen was convicted in Vancouver Provincial Court after an investigation by the BC Securities Commission (BCSC). Chen, who is a registered mutual fund dealing representative, was found to have made two unauthorized investment trades. These deals were related to a real estate opportunity that drew $350,000 from two investors. The money was used to fund a property on Osler Street in the Marpole area of Vancouver. According to court records, Chen…

A Burnaby man was pulled over on July 17 after police recorded his car going 194 kilometres per hour on the Sea to Sky Highway near Lions Bay. The posted speed limit in that area is just 80 km/h. The high-speed incident happened around 11 p.m. and was intercepted by officers from the Sea to Sky Highway Patrol using a motorcycle unit. The car involved was a blue BMW M3 coupe. Officers said no other infractions were noted during the stop. However, police believe the driver was engaging in thrill-seeking behaviour, common on this scenic yet dangerous stretch of highway.…

A man convicted in the high-profile Surrey Six murder case has failed again in his ongoing legal fight to overturn the verdict. Cody Rae Haevischer appeared in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on July 22, where his application to block key video evidence was denied. The court dismissed Haevischer’s request to stop the Crown from using more than 200 hours of security footage. The videos were taken in 2009 at the Surrey Pre-trial Services Centre, specifically in the medical isolation unit where Haevischer was held. Justice Martha Devlin ruled that the footage could help address ongoing issues in the…