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Tobin Haas, 57, pleaded guilty to dangerous operation causing bodily harm and driving while suspended in connection with a 2024 Delta traffic stop. He was also given a three-year driving prohibition and two years’ probation.
David Eby says qualifying small and medium-sized businesses hurt by tariffs could get interest-free loans of up to $1 million for as long as 72 months. The BC NDP also promises a refundable tax credit for employers hiring a young person for their first job.
A 57-year-old man was sitting alone on a park bench near Beach Avenue and Davie Street at about 12:43 a.m. when an unknown suspect poured liquid accelerant on his pant leg and set it alight. He put out the fire and was not injured. Vancouver police are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Surrey has 10 advance voting locations open Oct. 7, 10, 14 and 15; White Rock voting takes place Oct. 7, 8 and 13. Delta’s advance voting ends Oct. 7.
A motorcyclist died after a single-vehicle crash on 16 Avenue in South Langley on Oct. 6. Langley RCMP say the rider apparently lost control and left the road; investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
A man in his 60s was struck by a train while walking on CN tracks near Port Kells in Surrey on Tuesday evening. He suffered a shoulder-blade cut and was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. CN Police have taken over the investigation.
The Vote Vancouver mayoral candidate says she would use public land for permanently affordable homes, expand free transit to youth under 18 and take a different approach to public safety and homelessness.
Langley RCMP say a motorcyclist died at the scene Tuesday night despite life-saving efforts. Roads near the crash site reopened around 4:10 a.m.
Nominations are open for the Surrey Now-Leader’s 24th annual Community Leader Awards, which recognize contributions in nine categories, from environmental leadership and coaching to youth volunteering and community building. The deadline is Oct. 18.
Port Coquitlam has received $103,630.63 through the FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program, its first grant under the program. The funding will support a first Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, regional collaboration, staff capacity and public education; the project is scheduled for completion by September
Maple Ridge is moving ahead with a study to understand and monitor local biodiversity. The proposed framework will connect community values, indicators and municipal action, with the study expected to be completed in early 2027.
The province-wide earthquake drill starts at 10:15 a.m., followed by a city-wide Alertable test at 10:30. Residents can also get preparedness advice at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre on Oct. 14.
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