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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault - ICT
Ictnews.org
Apr 27, 2026

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault - ICT

Chasing Horse was found guilty in January of 13 charges in a yearslong sexual abuse case. Prosecutors say Chasing Horse used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on Indigenous women and girls

Violent Crime
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Netflix Among Suitors Interested in Buying Radford Lot
Variety.com
Apr 22, 2026

Netflix Among Suitors Interested in Buying Radford Lot

Netflix is among the contenders to buy the Radford Studios lot in Studio City.

Person accused in DTES grocery store arson has extensive criminal history - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 8, 2026

Person accused in DTES grocery store arson has extensive criminal history - BC | Globalnews.ca

Victor Leslie Atkinson, 50, was charged with arson and theft under $5,000 in connection with the fire inside Nesters Market on March 30.

Orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island after mom found dead  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 6, 2026

Orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island after mom found dead | Globalnews.ca

Since their arrival, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says the two cubs have grown "leaps and bounds" from just 1.5 kilograms to almost 5.5 kilograms.

Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 6, 2026

Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead | battlefordsNOW

ERRINGTON — A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear cubs after their mother was found dead in their den. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says in a Facebook post that the cubs were discovered by members of the p...

Vancouver police arrest Pokémon card theft suspect who allegedly bear sprayed sellers
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 1, 2026

Vancouver police arrest Pokémon card theft suspect who allegedly bear sprayed sellers

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a series of robberies where the alleged thief bear sprayed unsuspecting sellers of high-value Pokémon cards. Police say there have been five robberies since March 23 involving transactions set up on Facebook marketplace to sell Pokémon cards, some of which are worth “thousands of […]

Vancouver police arrest Pokémon card theft suspect who allegedly bear sprayed sellers – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 1, 2026

Vancouver police arrest Pokémon card theft suspect who allegedly bear sprayed sellers – Brandon Sun

VANCOUVER – Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a series of robberies where the alleged thief bear sprayed unsuspecting sellers of high-value Pokémon cards.  Police say there have...

Canadian Psycho carves out space for a new kind of serial killer | Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events
Straight.com
Apr 1, 2026

Canadian Psycho carves out space for a new kind of serial killer | Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events

“It seemed like a fun metaphor to use to explore representation in a satirical way."

Family of China murder victim loses B.C. lawsuit against family of executed killer  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 27, 2026

Family of China murder victim loses B.C. lawsuit against family of executed killer | Globalnews.ca

The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed Thursday a lawsuit filed by the family of a man murdered in a "contract killing" in 2017 in China.

Criminal Justice
B.C. naturopath alleges suspects in Iran activist’s murder sought to ‘silence’ him  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 23, 2026

B.C. naturopath alleges suspects in Iran activist’s murder sought to ‘silence’ him | Globalnews.ca

An affidavit filed by Rosita Fatemi said her meeting with the suspects in Masood Masjoody's death took place in a parking lot in the Park Royal mall in West Vancouver.

Two arrested in Vancouver after alleged home invasion, kidnapping - Castanet.net
Castanet.net
Mar 20, 2026

Two arrested in Vancouver after alleged home invasion, kidnapping - Castanet.net

Two suspects have been arrested after an alleged home invasion and kidnapping in Vancouver that was interrupted by police.

U.K. reality star Jordan Wright found dead in Thailand drainage canal - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 20, 2026

U.K. reality star Jordan Wright found dead in Thailand drainage canal - National | Globalnews.ca

The 33-year-old was best known for starring in popular British reality show 'The Only Way is Essex.'

Vancouver police issue warning after violent offender re-released into community - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 20, 2026

Vancouver police issue warning after violent offender re-released into community - BC | Globalnews.ca

Jordan McIntosh was previously released back into the community last September and was serving a conditional sentence order related to two counts of assault.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Police nab suspect in Vancouver Island bank robbery | Campbell River Mirror
Campbellrivermirror.com
Mar 18, 2026

Police nab suspect in Vancouver Island bank robbery | Campbell River Mirror

Suspect arrested 30 minutes after bank was robbed on Burnside Road West

Criminal Justice
Property Crime
Suspects in B.C. killing of vocal Iran critic to make Vancouver court appearance  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 16, 2026

Suspects in B.C. killing of vocal Iran critic to make Vancouver court appearance | Globalnews.ca

Court records show Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver are scheduled for a hearing to fix a date for a future appearance.

Violent Crime
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Suspects in B.C. killing of vocal Iran critic to make Vancouver court appearance | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Mar 16, 2026

Suspects in B.C. killing of vocal Iran critic to make Vancouver court appearance | battlefordsNOW

VANCOUVER — Two people accused of killing a vocal Iran critic in British Columbia are set to appear in a Vancouver courtroom this morning. Court records show 48-year-old Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Van...

Violent Crime
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A Sun Run weekend getaway awaits this April in Vancouver - Castanet.net
Castanet.net
Mar 16, 2026

A Sun Run weekend getaway awaits this April in Vancouver - Castanet.net

As it’s B.C.’s largest city, maybe you think you know Vancouver. You’ve driven its streets, strolled its neighbourhood sidewalks, even taken in the sights. But this April, The Vancouver Sun Run presents a whole new way to experience Vancouver: on a dynamic, energetic, living course through the city where you’re not just a tourist, you’re inside the action.

‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Mar 12, 2026

‘I wish I could go back in time’: Man apologizes for fatal Vancouver café stabbing | battlefordsNOW

VANCOUVER — A man accused of a fatal stabbing on a Vancouver café patio nearly three years ago has addressed the victim's family directly at his B.C. Supreme Court trial, saying he is "really sorry" and wishes he could "go back in time." Inderdeep Sing...

Violent Crime
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Sentence expected in B.C. sex assault cold case - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 11, 2026

Sentence expected in B.C. sex assault cold case - BC | Globalnews.ca

Crown counsel is seeking three years in prison for Arturo Garcia Gorjon, 46, who pleaded guilty in June to three counts of sexual assault against three different women in Vancouver

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Murder charge in 2024 killing of 84-year-old man on Vancouver Island - Castanet.net
Castanet.net
Mar 11, 2026

Murder charge in 2024 killing of 84-year-old man on Vancouver Island - Castanet.net

A Prince Rupert, B.C., man has been arrested and charged with murder in the killing of an 84-year-old man who was found gravely injured on Vancouver Island almost two years ago.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice