Almas Meherally
The Vancouver Sun
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Two Burnaby residents pay $4.8 million in penalties to BCSC in Ponzi scheme fraud
Bossteam co-founders Yan Zhu and Guan Qiang Zhang created the false impression that members and businesses were paying to advertise on its website. → Read More
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival 2019 to feature Feist, Lord Huron, Dan Mangan and more
The family-friendly music festival is being held at Deer Lake Park on Aug. 10 and tickets are going on sale this Friday, March 1. → Read More
Hey vegans, you can now enjoy the 'Noble' jerky at Gastown's Salt Tasting Room
There’s beef jerky, there’s pork jerky and now there’s a ‘Noble’ vegan jerky coming to town to satisfy your craving for salty somethings that go well with wine and cheese. → Read More
B.C. to fund next phase of ultra-high-speed Cascadia corridor study
A high-speed corridor could reduce the travel time between Vancouver and Seattle to about one hour from three hours. → Read More
Metro Vancouver wants SkyTrain to UBC campus: poll
Two-thirds of the respondents said a “substantial financial contribution from the university” would make them more likely to support the project. → Read More
Hosting friends this Super Bowl Sunday? B.C. Hydro has some tips to help you save energy
B.C. Hydro says electricity use spikes by about eight per cent during the kitchen kick-off to the big game. → Read More
Vancouver Police officers acted in "accordance with the law" in 2016 fatal shooting: IIO
Daniel Peter Rintoul, 38, died at the scene after being shot and tasered by the police multiple times. → Read More
Five things about Nanaimo's new NDP MLA, Sheila Malcolmson
Here are 5 things you should know about Sheila Malcolmson, the former NDP MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, and the newly elected B.C. NDP MLA for Nanaimo. → Read More
Surrey man wanted for attempted murder arrested in Alberta
A man wanted in connection with a stabbing in Surrey, which occurred on December 13, 2018, has been arrested in Alberta. → Read More
Coquitlam hospital hit with huge fine for failing to provide workplace safety
The assaulted nurses remain physically and mentally traumatized and violent attacks on members and staff still occur at the hospital. → Read More
Saudi women's rights activists continue facing sexual harassment, torture in prison: Report
Former UBC student Loujain al-Hathloul is among the women's rights activists detained by Saudi authorities → Read More
Surrey RCMP seize luxury vehicles worth $225,000, weapons in fraud investigation
Investigators suspected that identities of Lower Mainland residents were being stolen for fraudulent purchase and sale of luxury vehicles. → Read More
Surrey Mounties need help identify groper involved in three incidents
Surrey RCMP are asking for help in identifying a man as they continue to investigate three incidents of groping. → Read More
Richmond RCMP need help to identify a man photographing a woman in a washroom
Mounties are looking a man who allegedly followed, photographed a woman from a Richmond Skytrain station to a washroom at River Rock Casino. → Read More
Coquitlam man gets 10 years in violent New West home invasion
“We are pleased with the outcome of this trial, and are hopeful that the victim is able to find some closure now that it is over,” said NWPD spokesman Sgt. Jeff Scott. → Read More
Are you ready for a driverless shuttle ride in Surrey and Vancouver?
It promises to be a collision-free ride that may drive you into the future. → Read More
RCMP highlight scams that tricked B.C. residents in 2018
They say if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. → Read More
Delta Police produces new podcast where first responders share struggles with adversity
The Delta Police has come up with a new podcast where first responders will share their stories and struggles while facing tough situations. → Read More
Most Canadians favour smoking ban in multi-family buildings: poll
Canadians also mostly agree with existing regulations on smoking in public spaces and private vehicles. → Read More
Richmond shooting: RCMP looking for witnesses
Richmond RCMP are looking for witnesses in an early morning shooting Friday near Lansdowne Centre. Police were called to the 5300-block of No. 3 Road around 7:30 a.m. to assist paramedics with a man suffering gunshot wounds. → Read More