1. Protesters rally for affordable housing ahead of B.C. budget
The protesters were there just two days ahead of Tuesday’s provincial budget, where the NDP government is expected to unveil action on the hot-rod issue. The rally was organized by the Affordable Action Hub and called on legislators to take action against speculation in B.C.’s housing market. See more >
“Women in abusive relationships stay up to 7x longer if they don’t have a place to go that will take their pets,” says @PetsOkBC at a rally for affordable housing in #vancouver. #bcpoli @BlackPressMedia pic.twitter.com/ryxYF6u1pS
— Kat Slepian (@katslepian) February 18, 2018
2. Carbon monoxide leak sends one to hospital in Maple Ridge
Firefighters using breathing equipment made entry into both homes to make sure there were no other patients and they determined that the leak was isolated to the one unit. See more >
3. Police follow stolen car, arrest three suspects thanks to ‘beautiful teamwork’
A trio of alleged criminals fled Surrey RCMP down Fraser Highway around midnight, according to Sgt. Judy Bird of the Abbotsford Police (APD). See more >
4. Eyewitnesses kept driver who hit Langley pedestrian from fleeing
Langley RCMP said a pedestrian escaped with what were described as “very minor” injuries after being hit in the crosswalk by a left-turning vehicle near the intersection of 201A Street and 56 Avenue in Langley City around 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning. See more >
5. Russell Bidesi found guilty of second-degree murder in Surrey shooting
The conviction comes more than six years after the fatal shooting 28-year-old Bradley McPherson at a house party near 131 Street and 67A Avenue. See more >
