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'I could have died': How a Coquitlam woman's life was saved by a nurse working with police

Now training as a mental health worker, Jessa Turner says psych nurses or other specially trained individuals should assist uniformed police in dealing with welfare checks and suicide calls — Metro Vancouver mayors agree with her

Mar 31, 2021 10:54 AM Read more >

Canada-wide warrant issued by Surrey RCMP for man wanted for forcible confinement and invitation to sexual touching

If seen, call 911.

Mar 31, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >

Car seen travelling wrong way on Trans-Canada Highway (VIDEO)

A driver tried to alert oncoming traffic by flashing his lights.

Mar 31, 2021 10:40 AM Read more >

Strong early response to Oxford-AstraZeneca shots for Metro Vancouver 55 to 65s

VANCOUVER — Residents of the Lower Mainland in B.C. between the ages of 55 and 65 can now schedule an appointment to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but making a booking might be challenging.

Mar 31, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

London Drugs 'inundated' by vaccine booking calls, asks B.C. residents not to phone pharmacies

London Drugs is offering vaccinations at three locations: North Vancouver, Coquitlam and Burnaby.

Mar 31, 2021 9:16 AM Read more >

Second video of man involved in alleged verbal assault in Steveston emerges

A video of a racist rant from 2019 allegedly shows the same man involved in Monday's incident in Steveston.

Mar 31, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

VICTORIA — British Columbia is bumping up its age-based vaccination plan by offering Oxford-AstraZeneca shots to Lower Mainland residents between the ages of 55 and 65. The move comes a day after provincial health officer Dr.

Mar 30, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

Vancouver police arrest suspect in three Masonic Hall arson fires

RCMP are asking that anyone with information about these fires to contact them.

Mar 30, 2021 5:16 PM Read more >

Lower Mainland residents 55-65 can get COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacy

The program, a partnership between Immunize BC and community pharmacists, launches on March 31.

Mar 30, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

Mountain bikers blamed for killing 4,000 juvenile fish in Coquitlam creek

The city of Coquitlam is putting up fences in the area of Tahsis and Ozada avenues to stop unsanctioned trails from being used, and to prevent vandalism around Maple Creek.

Mar 30, 2021 3:05 PM Read more >