Richmond R-C-M-P are warning the community of counterfeit phone sales.
The Mounties say buyers on two separate occasions had arranged to purchase phones from a seller via Facebook Marketplace.
After money was exchanged in person, a sleight of hand reportedly switched the authentic brand name phone for a counterfeit version, before the suspect left with the money.
Police say both incidents happened on April 27th.
Officers and an ambulance were called Wednesday night to a report of a baby found in a parking lot in the city. Police say it's believed the baby had been recently born, possibly in the area.
The prime minister has a series of meetings and events, during which he is expected to promote Canada as a trade and investment partner for American businesses. One topic that has been garnering a lot of attention, is what Ottawa is planning for its critical minerals sector.
On global markets, the price of grains, vegetable oil, dairy and other agricultural commodities has fallen steadily for months. But the relief hasn't made it to the real world of shopkeepers, street vendors and families trying to make ends meet.
Chief economist Bob Duggan says home ownership will be less affordable in the near-term because of higher mortgage rates and high price levels. He also expects rental affordability will likely decline as well.
The River Forecast Centre website says temperatures are expected to be at least 10 degrees above normal for many areas of the province right through the weekend before cooler weather and rain arrive next week.
Mayor Ken Sim says the community has called the cost of parking a barrier to visiting and doing business in Chinatown. The new flat rate will take effect June 1st and run from 9 a-m to 10 p-m, seven days a week.