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3 men face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper, say Burnaby RCMP

Mounties in Burnaby, B.C., have recovered pallets of beer, food and enough toilet paper and paper towels to supply a town in an investigation into the theft of shipping containers.

High-speed police chase ends with semi-truck in Fraser River

Police say they deployed two spike belts and chased the semi-truck through multiple municipalities before the suspect drove into the Fraser River Thursday.

Metro Vancouver has 41 directors. After a governance review, will that change?

After a year of upheaval and reviews, Metro Vancouver directors are awaiting a report that could tweak a few parts of the biggest regional government in B.C. — or could kickstart massive reforms in the way the area from Lions Bay to Langley is overseen.

Her son's body lay in a supportive housing building for 3 days. Years later, she says little has changed

Cyndie Richards says she was promised change after her son's body went undiscovered in supportive housing for days, but a recent disturbing case reveals serious gaps in B.C.'s system.
CBC Investigates

Feds fight to keep suspected Swedish criminal kingpin behind bars pending deportation

Lawyers for Canada's Ministry of Public Safety will be in Federal Court Thursday, trying to prevent the release of an alleged Swedish criminal kingpin pending his deportation after nearly four months in Immigration custody.

Ex-Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson tries tackling housing crisis once again, this time as federal minister

Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson takes on the role of minister of housing and infrastructure, putting him in the spotlight as the federal government responds to Canada's housing crisis. 

Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu-Lapu suspect's care before alleged attack

B.C. Premier David Eby says there's a disconnect between health authorities' claims that the suspect in the alleged Vancouver festival attack had no history of violence and the reality of what unfolded.

Head of B.C. police watchdog wants agency to investigate sexual assault allegations

If a municipal police officer is accused of sexual misconduct in B.C., they're disciplined not by an independent body, but by senior police officers from their own departments or from external police departments. The head of B.C.'s police watchdog wants that to change.

Investigation underway after weekend fire destroys 3 homes in Anmore

The cause of the Saturday evening fire, which began in one of the residences and spread to the homes next to it, remains unclear.

Maple Ridge Coun. Ahmed Yousef takes leave after criminal charges filed

A Maple Ridge city councillor has taken a leave of absence after being charged with six criminal offences, including assault and firearm-related charges. Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed is facing four counts of assault, one count of pointing a firearm at another person and one count of unsafe storage of a firearm.

B.C. festivals re-examine security following Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy

Several event organizers in B.C. say demand for events remains high, but security measures will be scrutinized following the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy last month.

Fire burns through Lynn Valley seniors' complex — for the 2nd time in 3 years

Crews from three fire departments responded to a major blaze Saturday morning at a seniors' apartment complex in North Vancouver — the second fire at the site in less than three years.

'The engine just went silent': Then, this B.C. pilot had 3 minutes to react

A B.C. pilot describes the moment he realized his plane was going down, and what happened next.

Questions raised over U.S. company's bid for B.C. fuel refinery

The possibility of a U.S. energy company owning Burnaby’s fuel refinery is causing concern among workers and energy observers who have U.S. tariffs in mind.

Man found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Tatlow Park caretaker killing

Brent White stabbed 77-year-old Justis Daniel 42 times in the head, face and neck in Daniel's park residence in December of 2021.

Surrey mayor claims public deposits safe despite alleged $2.5-million fraud

Surrey's mayor insisted Friday that developers and members of the public can have confidence in the city's financial safeguards despite revelations that a former city finance clerk allegedly defrauded taxpayers of more than $2.5 million. 

Grey whale Little Patch mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Researchers first identified Little Patch in 1991, making him about 35 years old. This spring marks his first-known visit to Vancouver.

Metro Vancouver housing prices may lower amid economic uncertainty, experts say

Greater Vancouver real estate experts say the economic uncertainty caused by Canada's recent election and its ongoing trade war with the U.S. mean sellers may have to lower prices to convince buyers that now is a good time to spend.

Suspect charged in 2 Metro Vancouver homicides

Police say they've arrested a man suspected in two homicides in Metro Vancouver. He has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
CBC Investigates

Former City of Surrey finance clerk suspected of defrauding city of $2.5 million

Surrey police and RCMP financial crimes officers are investigating allegations that a former City of Surrey finance clerk defrauded the city of more than $2.5 million by cutting hundreds of cheques to accounts associated with herself and her boutique cake baking business.

B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures

Former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has been appointed to report on how communities can best prepare for large outdoor events in the wake of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy in Vancouver.

Over 800 special ballots mistakenly kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says

Elections Canada says all registered political parties have been informed that 822 special ballots cast by electors in 74 electoral districts across the country were left with the returning officer in the riding of Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam.

A small Metro Vancouver municipality could triple in population — and not everyone's happy about it

In 1987, residents of the village of Anmore voted to become their own municipality within Metro Vancouver, with the stated intent of “maintaining the rural character." Thirty-eight years later, the municipality is in a debate over whether that character can — or should — be preserved. 

Mass fish kill on Burnaby-Coquitlam border under investigation

Local residents and the City of Burnaby say incidents involving fish killed due to contamination in Stoney Creek happen frequently.

Checkpoints by U.S. border patrol raise concerns amid drop in Canadian visitors

In an unusual scene, vehicles heading north from the U.S. into B.C. are sometimes being stopped by U.S. border patrol before they exit the country and arrive at Canadian customs. In some cases, it has added hours to crossing times.