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Teresa Townsley was injured in a crash while travelling to a Monday candidates’ meeting. Her campaign manager says her injuries were serious but not life-threatening, and she has since been released from hospital.
Nine fighters from the Maple Ridge Amateur Boxing Club competed in Chilliwack; four won championships, two finished as runners-up and two reached the semifinals.
Richmond voters will choose municipal officials on Oct. 17 and provincial MLAs on Oct. 24. Outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie says signs for both campaigns could leave voters unsure about candidates, parties and which level of government is responsible.
Vancouver police say a woman was arrested after allegedly demanding money from a mother walking with her one-year-old in a stroller and grabbing the child by the hair. Police are also investigating two later reported incidents involving a man and a liquor store.
Several Surrey municipal candidates say campaign signs have been knocked over or vandalized. Surrey Police Service says it has received one report so far, concerning a sign allegedly destroyed near 168th Street and 60th Avenue on Oct. 2.
Surrey is reminding residents that fireworks cannot be sold, bought or used in the city without federal certification and a valid Surrey Fire Service permit. Bylaw officers will patrol high-activity areas around Halloween and Diwali; fines range from $400 to $50,000.
A B.C. Court of Appeal judge dismissed Connor Madden’s bid to extend the deadline to appeal his convictions, saying he failed to establish special circumstances or adequately explain the delay.
Leader Lorne Doerkson announced a public safety plan that includes more police, expanded psychiatric and residential treatment services, involuntary-care changes and added prosecutors, judges and court capacity.
Raincity Boxing Club’s Daya Bhullar, 12, won the under-12 junior A boys 41-kilogram division at the 2026 Boxing BC Provincials and Bronze Gloves tournament, earning provincial gold for a second year in a row.
Richmond RCMP has released a video featuring the specialized vehicles and aircraft officers use across the city, from golf carts at crowded community events to all-terrain vehicles, a twin-engine boat and a shared helicopter resource.
A new video features Richmond RCMP’s specialized fleet, including marked vehicles, motorcycles, bike patrols, all-terrain vehicles, a marine vessel and RCMP Air Services.
The student-run Surrey Upon Avon is auditioning performers for a modern take on Romeo and Juliet, with free auditions and performances planned. The troupe is seeking students in Grades 8 to 12 from across the Lower Mainland.
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