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RCMP warn of scammers advertising low-cost flights on WhatsApp

RCMP warn of scammers advertising low-cost flights on WhatsApp

Surrey RCMP is warning the public about a scam that uses the communications application WhatsApp in order to steal people's private information.
UVic student among 176 killed in plane crash in Iran

UVic student among 176 killed in plane crash in Iran

A University of Victoria student was among the 176 people killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran on Wednesday.
UPDATE: 7 North Shore residents confirmed dead in Tehran crash

UPDATE: 7 North Shore residents confirmed dead in Tehran crash

This story has been updated. For thes latest, click here. The North Shore’s Iranian community is reeling from both tension and tragedy as the country deals with the prospect of war and a plane crash that left 176 dead.
Driver strikes two pedestrians in North Van

Driver strikes two pedestrians in North Van

A Vancouver driver has been ticketed after crashing into two women crossing Third Street at Bewicke Avenue Tuesday morning. According to North Vancouver RCMP, the women in their 60s were in the crosswalk just before 7 a.m.
Environment Canada calls for 'real chance' of snow in Richmond tomorrow

Environment Canada calls for 'real chance' of snow in Richmond tomorrow

Keep your toque handy. The Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for the first real opportunity for snow at sea level tomorrow. Environment Canada issued the special weather statement for B.C.
Money-losing MEC to hike workers' wages up to six per cent

Money-losing MEC to hike workers' wages up to six per cent

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), which lost nearly $11.5 million in its 2018-19 fiscal year, will give wage hikes to all employees, with the majority of those hikes being up to six per cent.
Richmond councillor advocates divesting from fossil-fuel investments

Richmond councillor advocates divesting from fossil-fuel investments

Richmond Coun. Kelly Greene tried to convince her fellow council members the city’s investments shouldn’t be supporting the fossil fuel industry in light of its climate emergency declaration.
Port Coquitlam family among the dead in Tehran plane crash

Port Coquitlam family among the dead in Tehran plane crash

A Port Coquitlam family of three was among 63 Canadian victims on board the Ukrainian Airlines flight that crashed shortly after takeoff Tuesday from Iran's Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Accident causing delays leaving Richmond

Accident causing delays leaving Richmond

A vehicle accident is causing delays for motorists leaving Richmond this evening. The accident is blocking the left lane on Highway 91 heading eastbound just before No. 7 Road. #BCHwy91 - Vehicle incident eastbound, west of No 7 Rd.
West Van man guilty of manslaughter in killing of millionaire business partner

West Van man guilty of manslaughter in killing of millionaire business partner

This story has been expanded since first posting. A West Vancouver man who shot and killed his business partner outside their British Properties mansion, then cut up his body with a saw into over 100 pieces, has been found guilty of manslaughter. B.