Close X
Monday, November 18, 2024
ADVT 
National

Vancouver Police say Emily Carr arson suspect pleads guilty

Darpan News Desk Vancouver Police, 09 Oct, 2020 09:21 PM
  • Vancouver Police say Emily Carr arson suspect pleads guilty

A Vancouver man pled guilty this week to criminal charges in relation to a serious arson in Vancouver last year, following an extensive Vancouver Police investigation.

Nathan Macleod, 41, pled guilty Wednesday to deliberately setting fire at Emily Carr University of Art and Design on October 5, 2019.

Vancouver Fire Rescue Services initially responded to the fire.

Vancouver Police took over the investigation after it was determined the fire was suspicious.

Macleod was arrested a few days after. Sentencing will occur December or January.

MORE National ARTICLES

Calgary Blocks Traffic Lanes To Help Pathway Users Maintain Two-Metre Separation

Fans of a decision by Calgary officials to block off some traffic lanes to give pedestrians and cyclists extra room for social distancing hope others cities will follow suit.

Calgary Blocks Traffic Lanes To Help Pathway Users Maintain Two-Metre Separation

Feds Rolling Out Help For Charities Hit Hard By Covid-19 Economic Slowdown

The federal government signalled Sunday it is shifting the focus of its COVID-19 aid towards Canada's most vulnerable as public health experts expressed cautious optimism the nation's physical distancing experiment could be working.

Feds Rolling Out Help For Charities Hit Hard By Covid-19 Economic Slowdown

The Latest Numbers On Covid-19 In Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 1:25 p.m. on March 30, 2020:

The Latest Numbers On Covid-19 In Canada

Large Business, Non-profits, Charities Eligible For Wage Subsidy, Trudeau Says

The 75-per-cent subsidy on wages meant to cushion the blow from the pandemic will be available to employers that can show their revenues have fallen by at least 30 per cent due to COVID-19.

Large Business, Non-profits, Charities Eligible For Wage Subsidy, Trudeau Says

Charities Seek Extra Help From Feds To Keep Services Running As Revenues Dry Up

Charities Seek Extra Help From Feds To Keep Services Running As Revenues Dry Up
OTTAWA - Canada's charities say they have begun laying off staff and shutting down their services, which are usually in high demand during economic downturns, as the sector feels the financial sting from COVID-19.    

Charities Seek Extra Help From Feds To Keep Services Running As Revenues Dry Up

Canadian Military Ready To Mobilize 24,000 Troops For Covid-19: Defence Minister

OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says 24,000 Canadian troops are ready to jump into action to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.    

Canadian Military Ready To Mobilize 24,000 Troops For Covid-19: Defence Minister