March 28, 2024

Something else to be aware of at the pump

A warning from Vancouver Police: lock your doors while gassing up. The heads-up comes after a series of recent robberies, in which purses and cell phones were snatched while unsuspecting drivers were at the pump. The suspects' description is vague. Police are looking for an older man driving a newer model, light-coloured minivan. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]

Surrey was aware of RCMP pay hike

  We're now learning that the municipality with BC's largest RCMP detachment had some indication mounties would receive a pay raise. This, despite Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts claiming last week that she was "shocked" to learn Ottawa had approved wage increases. The City of Surrey now admits it received budget estimates from the RCMP in the early … [Read more...]