Mounties in North Vancouver say they have arrested a man for the breaking and entering of an Airbnb last month.
They say a family from the United States had been unloading their car at the property and had left the rear door of the home open.
Police say C-C-T-V footage showed a man stealing several items.
They say a man they believe responsible for the crime was arrested, but has been released until his next court appearance on October 23rd.
The B.C. government and the Council of Haida Nation have signed an agreement officially recognizing Haida Gwaii's Aboriginal title, more than two decades after the nation launched a legal action seeking formal recognition.
Vancouver police say they're investigating a suspected overnight homicide in the city's south end. Police say they were called to a report of gun shots around 11 p.m. Friday at the intersection of East 55th Avenue and Main Street. They say officers found the body of 24-year-old Chirag Antil in a vehicle.
A woman killed while picking blueberries on a farm east of Vancouver was initially thought to have died in a bear attack in August 2021, but a newly released coroner's report says she was mauled by dogs from another property. The report says the dogs responsible for the death of 54-year-old Ping (Amy) Guo at a Pitt Meadows farm were only identified after their DNA was tested when another person died 17 months later at the neighbouring home.
The team trying to rescue an orphaned killer whale trapped in a British Columbia lagoon says they will have to change tactics after being "truly humbled at the intelligence, adaptability and resilience" of the calf that managed to evade capture Friday. A statement issued by the Ehattesaht First Nation chief and council and the rescue team said they made the decision to stand down after the young orca "simply decided she was not ready to be moved."
Darpan's special Vaisakhi issue is out now. Read more about the month of Vaisakhi, find great recipes, explore activities for kids. The Darpan Magazine team was at the Vancouver Vaisakhi parade that took place on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The parade started at the Ross Street Sikh Temple and proceeded along Main Street, and drew thousands of people from diverse backgrounds.
Police on Vancouver Island are warning Swifties about an online scam after several people lost money while trying to secure tickets for Taylor Swift concerts through Facebook groups. West Shore RCMP, based in the Victoria suburb of Langford, say they received at least four complaints involving fraud taking place on Facebook Marketplace and other community groups.