Mounties in Surrey say a 52-year-old man has been charged with arson.
They say two fires occurred in the northwest part of the city on May 28th, less than 12 hours apart.
The R-C-M-P say firefighters and officers received reports of a man allegedly setting fire to bushes, and police later found and arrested the suspect, who was hiding in the area.
They say the man has been charged with two counts of arson and remains in custody until his next court appearance on June 13th.
The project, which is expected to be finished in 2027, will replace Mountain View Manor and its 92 beds. The new facility is being designed as households that accommodate 12 or 13 residents each, with 200 beds in total.
A recent traffic stop led to a drug seizure in Kelowna. R-C-M-P say they were patrolling an area known for drug trafficking on June 2nd when they pulled over a vehicle for a number of traffic violations.
Police say they launched an investigation into Marcio Cerquinho in May of 2021. They say a total of three victims have been identified since then. Cerquinho pleaded guilty earlier this week.
Investing in mental health support not only benefits individual employees but also yields significant economic returns, creating a win-win scenario for both employees and organisations.
Vancouver Police were called to Vernon Drive and East 2nd Avenue after shots were fired just after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Officers located a 28-year-old woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken to hospital and is expected to survive.
CUPE Local 561 has been on strike since March, and Labour Minister Harry Bains says the prolonged absence of bus service from Abbotsford and Mission to Chilliwack and Hope has had real impacts on residents.