Darrian Matassa-Fung
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Kelowna, BC, Canada
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B.C. warrant issued for Coquitlam man wanted on assault, animal abuse charges
Police said a woman and her dog had been attacked by the woman's partner, who then ran from the scene on March 4. → Read More
Body found in Maple Ridge, B.C. parking lot deemed suspicious death, police say
The death is considered suspicious in nature, and the B.C. Integrated Homicide Investigation Team will be taking over the file, according to the RCMP. → Read More
Abbotsford, B.C. police warn youth of dangers of sharing intimate photos
The goal is to educate young people about the dangers of social media and how sharing inappropriate photos can put them into concerning situations. → Read More
B.C. premier vows to investigate cannabis company’s reported approval to produce, sell cocaine
Adastra Labs, in Langley, B.C., says Health Canada granted an amendment to its dealer license to 'interact with up to 250 grams – or nearly nine ounces – of cocaine. → Read More
Woman arrested after stabbing downtown Vancouver security guard with needle: police
The 62-year-old security guard was stabbed in the arm and was taken to hospital, police said. → Read More
Vancouver man accidentally sells couch with stowaway cat
Matt Lumabi was moving into his new place in Vancouver when he thought his cat, Marley, had run away. → Read More
B.C. woman loses husband, more than 20 relatives in Turkey earthquake
"It's not losing just my husband. It's half of the family over there. There are more than 20 people within our family that we've lost,” Cheryl Forest said. → Read More
RCMP in Agassiz, B.C. search for missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl
Police believe a missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl may be in the Chilliwack area. She was reported missing from Sea Bird Island First Nation Thursday. → Read More
City, Vancouver police and B.C. gov to make mental health services, public safety announcement
The mental health and public safety announcement will be held at Vancouver City Hall’s Helena Gutteridge Plaza on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. → Read More
Chilliwack, B.C. man arrested in connection with homophobic tirade on Granville Street: police
Vancouver police said the 34-year-old Chilliwack resident turned himself in to its hate crime unit Thursday morning. → Read More
Celebration of life for Gino Odjick to begin at 2 p.m.
He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Vancouver Canucks after being selected in the 1990 entry draft. → Read More
Man charged with second-degree murder following Nanaimo, B.C. fatal stabbing
On Jan. 22 around 7 p.m., police said a person walked into Port Place Mall in Nanaimo with an apparent stab wound after being attacked in the parking lot near London Drugs. → Read More
B.C. Search and Rescue refutes study that 10 essential items not necessary for hiking
'It is contrary to everything we’ve seen in our data. It is completely opposite of what we see,' said Dwight Yochim, BC Search and Rescue Association’s senior manager. → Read More
Fire at exotic animal rescue kills dozens of animals in Surrey, B.C.
The fire happened at Urban Safari Rescue Society when officials say the power went out and when it came back, created a power surge that sparked a fire. → Read More
Concerned community members hold public safety rally in Nanaimo, B.C.
Residents and businesses in Nanaimo, B.C., have serious concerns about violence and crime that is taking place in their neighbourhood. → Read More
Temporary tax on short-term accommodations to help fund Vancouver FIFA World Cup 2026
To help fund the FIFA 2026 World Cup, overnight visitors in Vancouver will be subject to a $2.50 charge on each $100 paid for short-term accommodations beginning Feb. 1, 2023. → Read More
Woman suffers broken arm in Burnaby, B.C. assault, police say
A 29-year-old woman was walking on the sidewalk on Edmonds Street when police say a man running, stopped in front of her and reportedly shoved the woman to the ground. → Read More
1 sent to hospital after stabbing at New Westminster Station in Vancouver
Metro Vancouver Transit police said officers responded to a call of an assault that happened at The Shops in New Westminster around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. → Read More
Four sent to hospital after Saturday evening shooting in Abbotsford, B.C.
Abbotsford police investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident. → Read More
Second Nelson police officer dies in hospital following avalanche
The City of Nelson released the tragic news that Const. Mathieu Nolet succumbed to his injuries in hospital Saturday. → Read More