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SFU criminology grad Dadmand sent to prison, declared dangerous offender

SFU criminology grad Dadmand sent to prison, declared dangerous offender

Acts declared “predatory and remorseless”
Secrecy over names in homicides raises alarm

Secrecy over names in homicides raises alarm

The names of the dead have not been released in a police-involved shooting in Nanaimo nor in a Victoria homicide. It's becoming increasingly common practice among some agencies probing violent deaths not to release the identities.
'Talking about substance use can help save lives'

'Talking about substance use can help save lives'

With graduation celebration season set to begin across British Columbia in the coming weeks, Fraser Health is urging young people, as well as their families and friends, to talk openly about substance use and take precautions to avoid the risk of an
E-commerce giant Alibaba seeks real estate for Vancouver office

E-commerce giant Alibaba seeks real estate for Vancouver office

Alibaba is seeking to lease real estate for a Vancouver office that within “two to three years” will employ at least 30 people, Alibaba Group North America general manager Steve Wang told Business in Vancouver May 11 at a forum that the Chinese e-com
Support for dyslexic students a worry

Support for dyslexic students a worry

Concern B.C. education ministry's funding model review may result in an end to classification of students with special needs

Hard Rock workers set to strike

Employees of the Hard Rock Casino were expected to walk off the job today (Friday) after labour negotiations broke down between the union representing workers and the company earlier this week.
Patient and saviour reconnect after Coquitlam Crunch heart attack

Patient and saviour reconnect after Coquitlam Crunch heart attack

Tanya Leibel had just witnessed evidence of humanity at its worst when she received a very personal reminder of humanity at its best.
PoMo looking to make installation of solar panels easier

PoMo looking to make installation of solar panels easier

The city of Port Moody will begin the process of making it easier for homeowners and businesses to install solar panels.
Coquitlam, Port Moody police put out challenge to motorcycle riders

Coquitlam, Port Moody police put out challenge to motorcycle riders

Practice your riding skills before you head out on the highway during upcoming Tri-Cities Motorcycle Challenge
Squeeze tube recycling trial starts in Coquitlam

Squeeze tube recycling trial starts in Coquitlam

Recycle BC studying whether recycling empty toothpaste and other squeeze tubes is feasible