A guilty verdict has come down in the case of a driver who fatally injured an elderly man waiting for a bus in Surrey more than three years ago. Gurjit Singh Dhillon was charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death. His black Corvette struck Pritam Singh benning in September of 2009. The 83-year old died five days later in … [Read more...]
Missing trail runner found safe
November 26, 2012 by
A hiker has been found safe after going missing yesterday in the North Shore mountains. Search officials say the man, in his forties, had gone for a run in only light gear, and didn't tell anyone where he was going. He has now been found in the Hanes Valley area, at Norvan Creek. Officials say he is hypothermic, but alive. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Liquor stores told to take down Christmas decorations after bugs found
November 22, 2012 by
Employees at public liquor stores have been asked to take down Christmas decorations after bugs were found in them at one location. Oliver Rohls, a spokesman with the BC Government and Service Employees Union, says the order came down this morning from the main office as a precaution after insects were found in a container. “I don't know how … [Read more...]
Human remains found in burnt car
November 18, 2012 by
The Vancouver Police Major Crime Section has been called in after human remains were discovered in a burnt vehicle. Around 7:30 last night, Vancouver Firefighters were called to Carolina Street and East 8 Avenue to put out a car fire. Minutes later they noticed the remains in the vehicle. No other details have been released. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
IHIT has been called to Surrey after a body was found
November 8, 2012 by
Surrey mounties called in the Intigrated Homicide Investigation Team Thursday night. IHIT's Corporal Adam MaCintosh says the case is in its early stages and there isn't much he can make public. "Shortly after 7pm Surrey RCMP were called to a residence in the Fleetwood area as a result they entered into an homicide investigation. An individual was … [Read more...]
BC man found dead in Mexico
November 7, 2012 by
We're hearing reports of a BC man found dead in Mexico. A newspaper called the "Guadalajara Reporter" says Ron Lloyd Mackintosh was found dead yesterday morning in the coastal town on Barra de Navidad, south of Puerto Vallarta. We are still seeking details from Foreign Affairs. Mackintosh was reported missing last month, last seen in the nearby … [Read more...]
Bag found at skytrain station not dangerous
November 3, 2012 by
It was a false alarm. A suspicious item found by a station attendant at the Main Street skytrain station is not dangerous. Transit Police spokesperson Anne Drennan says the attendant spotted the item on the guideway. "Our officers went out to take a look and saw a handbag with a wrist watch attached to the outside of the handbag. When they … [Read more...]
Senior found dead near care home
October 30, 2012 by
Delta Police have found the body of the Delta senior who disappeared from his care home on Saturday night. 87 year old Edward Lysyk was last seen at 3 a.m. at the Augustine House Residence for seniors. Staff reported him missing when they couldn't find him throughout the day. Constable Ciaran Feenan says Lysyk was found dead yesterday … [Read more...]
Updated: Woman, toddler found safely after disappearing in Powell River
October 25, 2012 by
UPDATED: The woman and her daughter have been found safely. Search crews are looking for a woman and her baby missing outside of Powell River. Police say 31-year-old Heather Thompson and her 20-month-old daughter, Erica, went mushroom picking yesterday morning in the back country. Her boyfriend reported the pair missing last evening. Search and … [Read more...]
Chinese nationals found safety in Richmond
October 8, 2012 by
Two Chinese nationals reported missing last week in Richmond have been found. Police say Tienan She, 55, and Liping Wu, 47, were located safely yesterday. The two were part of a tour group visiting from China. They had been reported missing after disappearing Sept. 29 from a Richmond hotel. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
