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A witness described a confrontation between candidate Debbie Tablotney and an attendee after the Sept. 29 event; the Richmond District Parents Association and Tablotney gave different accounts of how it ended.
Captain Josh Bettesworth scored all three goals, and rookie goalie Jonah Chambers made 32 saves in the Tuesday shutout. The Flames host the Chilliwack Jets tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Cougar Creek’s five haunted houses opened Oct. 2 in Newton, while Bear Creek Park’s daytime Pumpkin Train runs through October and nighttime Scream rides begin Oct. 16.
Garry Thind has been nominated by the B.C. Conservatives in Surrey-Guildford, but says he cannot withdraw from his school board race because the civic withdrawal deadline passed before the snap provincial election was called.
The Vancouver Police Department says two people shown in footage recorded early Sept. 23 may have information that could assist its ongoing homicide investigation.
A video of linebacker T.J. Hudon’s 99-yard fumble return touchdown earned the Surrey high school program the Week 3 NFL Canada Way to Play Award and a $3,000 equipment grant.
The Vancouver Police Department has released two surveillance videos as it seeks help identifying a woman and a man who may have information about the Sept. 23 homicide of Victor Charles McIntyre.
TransLink proposed an annual vehicle levy of $100 to $150 before the snap election, but Eby says the province will not proceed. TransLink says it needs at least $112 million in new annual revenue starting in 2028.
The store opened on Oct. 2, 1976, marking IKEA’s entry into Canada. A three-day anniversary celebration and limited-time offers are planned for Oct. 2 to 4.
A 34-year-old driver was arrested after a grey GMC Sierra struck a vehicle and a nearby nursing home near Renfrew Street and East 22nd Avenue. The driver and passenger were taken to hospital; the investigation continues.
The students also distributed 350 blood pressure monitors and about 900 care packages, while working to address hypertension in the South Asian community.
A 16-month investigation led by Langley RCMP resulted in charges against five men, with police also gathering evidence about possible extortion and violence involving other suspects in B.C. and Alberta.
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