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Members of the RCMP are seen outside of the Lynn Valley Library, in North Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, March 27, 2021. The man who stabbed numerous people in and around the library two years ago has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Man pleads guilty to murder, assault in B.C. library stabbing spree

Yannick Bandaogo, 30, pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree murder, 5 counts of attempted murder and 1 count of aggravated assault

 

North Vancouver RCMP say they believe a driver was impaired when she crashed into a business in the 900-block of West 1st Street and flipped her vehicle on April 25. (Photo courtesy of North Vancouver RCMP)

Driver refuses breath test after crashing into North Van business, flipping vehicle

Police believe impairment was a factor

 

North Vancouver RCMP say a driver crashed a Lamborghini into a retaining wall in the 4000-block of Highland Boulevard on April 22. They’re looking for witnesses who may have seen the driver flee the scene. (Photo courtesy of North Vancouver RCMP)

Lamborghini driver smashes into Metro Vancouver retaining wall, flees the scene

Police say driver wasn’t the owner of the luxury car, but that it wasn’t stolen

 

The CFSEU-BC arrested five men in the Lower Mainland and seized numerous firearms as a result of their March 7 raids. (CFSEU-BC/Special to The News)

Langley residence raided along with other homes, numerous firearms and drugs seized

Ali Sabha Taghan is 1 of 5 men arrested and charged in March 7 raids

The CFSEU-BC arrested five men in the Lower Mainland and seized numerous firearms as a result of their March 7 raids. (CFSEU-BC/Special to The News)
The CFSEU-BC arrested five men in the Lower Mainland and seized numerous firearms as a result of their March 7 raids. (CFSEU-BC/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge residence raided along with other homes, numerous firearms and drugs seized

Arman Anthony Giordano is 1 of 5 men arrested and charged in March 7 raids

The CFSEU-BC arrested five men in the Lower Mainland and seized numerous firearms as a result of their March 7 raids. (CFSEU-BC/Special to The News)
The CFSEU-BC arrested five men in the Lower Mainland and seized numerous firearms as a result of their March 7 raids. (CFSEU-BC/Special to The News)

Police seize numerous firearms and drugs from 6 B.C. homes

5 men have been arrested and charged in March 7 raids

The CFSEU-BC arrested five men in the Lower Mainland and seized numerous firearms as a result of their March 7 raids. (CFSEU-BC/Special to The News)
Former North Vancouver councillor Bob Fearnley and his daughter Gayle were killed in a house fire Feb. 9, 2022. From left to right: Bob, Paolo, Gayle, Via and Bob Fearnley Sr. (Submitted photo)

Former North Vancouver councillor, daughter killed in house fire

Bob Fearnley remembered as doting family man and pillar of community

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Former North Vancouver councillor Bob Fearnley and his daughter Gayle were killed in a house fire Feb. 9, 2022. From left to right: Bob, Paolo, Gayle, Via and Bob Fearnley Sr. (Submitted photo)
A West Vancouver woman was arrested Jan. 11 for allegedly stealing $80,000 from a North Vancouver business she was working at. (Credit: Pixabay)

Metro Vancouver business claims employee stole $80K while owner was on vacation

West Vancouver woman arrested on allegations of fraud

A West Vancouver woman was arrested Jan. 11 for allegedly stealing $80,000 from a North Vancouver business she was working at. (Credit: Pixabay)
Two BMW drivers were caught going 145 km/h in a 80 km/h zone along Highway 1 near Westview Drive in North Vancouver Jan. 15. (Photo courtesy of North Vancouver RCMP)

BMW drivers handed hefty tickets following speedy North Vancouver crash

Young men were racing down Highway 1 at about 145 km/h, say police

Two BMW drivers were caught going 145 km/h in a 80 km/h zone along Highway 1 near Westview Drive in North Vancouver Jan. 15. (Photo courtesy of North Vancouver RCMP)
An elderly North Vancouver couple was nearly tricked into losing thousands of dollars after getting contacted by a fake lawyer. (Credit: Pixabay/ Sabinevanerp)

Elderly couple nearly tricked out of $9K in North Vancouver bail scam

Fraudsters pretended the couple’s grandson had been arrested

An elderly North Vancouver couple was nearly tricked into losing thousands of dollars after getting contacted by a fake lawyer. (Credit: Pixabay/ Sabinevanerp)
North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a fatal stabbing. (Black Press Media file photo)

Woman fatally stabbed inside North Vancouver home

Arrested suspect known to the woman, police say

North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a fatal stabbing. (Black Press Media file photo)
Scammers tried to trick a North Vancouver man into believing they had kidnapped his wife, police say. (Credit: Pixabay/Geralt)

Scammers pretend to kidnap North Vancouver man’s wife, demand ransom

Call appeared to come from wife’s phone; woman could be heard in background

Scammers tried to trick a North Vancouver man into believing they had kidnapped his wife, police say. (Credit: Pixabay/Geralt)
Jean Sebastien, a pizza cook at Dave & Mel’s Pizzeria in North Vancouver, was attacked while taking the garbage out at work on Nov. 19, 2022. Police are investigating multiple leads. (Photo credit: GoFundMe/Lower Lonsdale Random Attack Victim)

North Vancouver pizza cook attacked with tire iron at gun point

Jean Sebastien won’t be returning to work anytime soon, says a fundraiser started for him

Jean Sebastien, a pizza cook at Dave & Mel’s Pizzeria in North Vancouver, was attacked while taking the garbage out at work on Nov. 19, 2022. Police are investigating multiple leads. (Photo credit: GoFundMe/Lower Lonsdale Random Attack Victim)
The scene outside a North Vancouver townhouse complex on the evening of Nov. 12, 2022, after a woman was fatally shot by RCMP officers. (Credit: Shane MacKichan)

Police fatally shoot individual during North Vancouver weapons call

A person reportedly threatened to harm someone, attempted to break-in residence before police arrived

The scene outside a North Vancouver townhouse complex on the evening of Nov. 12, 2022, after a woman was fatally shot by RCMP officers. (Credit: Shane MacKichan)
North Vancouver RCMP Supt. William Lee is being investigated for alleged workplace misconduct. He has been re-assigned while the investigation plays out. (File photo courtesy of City of North Vancouver)

North Vancouver RCMP head under investigation for alleged misconduct

Supt. William Lee has been temporarily re-assigned, says BC RCMP head office

North Vancouver RCMP Supt. William Lee is being investigated for alleged workplace misconduct. He has been re-assigned while the investigation plays out. (File photo courtesy of City of North Vancouver)
North Vancouver RCMP are asking for help identifying a man who reportedly conducted a fake traffic stop July 18. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cop impersonator demanded debit payment for ‘ticket’ in North Vancouver

Man reportedly told driver they were being ticketed for using GPS on their cell phone

North Vancouver RCMP are asking for help identifying a man who reportedly conducted a fake traffic stop July 18. (Black Press Media file photo)
A classroom in Scarborough, Ont., on September 14, 2020. A North Vancouver School District teacher was suspended for five days in May 2022 for taking inappropriate actions against his elementary school students. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

B.C. elementary school teacher suspended for cracking backs, pinching trapeziuses

Students called the one moved the ‘back-breaker,’ and several said it was painful

A classroom in Scarborough, Ont., on September 14, 2020. A North Vancouver School District teacher was suspended for five days in May 2022 for taking inappropriate actions against his elementary school students. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
North Vancouver community members and Ukrainian-Canadians gathered May 1 to offer up their thoughts to those stuck in Ukraine. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)

VIDEO: North Vancouver community gathers in solidarity with Ukraine

Gathering, speaking out vital to ensuring Ukrainians aren’t forgotten, says speaker

North Vancouver community members and Ukrainian-Canadians gathered May 1 to offer up their thoughts to those stuck in Ukraine. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)
Images that the North Vancouver RCMP released to the public on March 9, eventually leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento. Images that the North Vancouver RCMP released to the public on March 10, eventually leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento.

Mission man charged with sexual assault on North Vancouver trail

Charges laid on 22-year-old Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento on March 12

Images that the North Vancouver RCMP released to the public on March 9, eventually leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento. Images that the North Vancouver RCMP released to the public on March 10, eventually leading to the arrest of 22-year-old Jairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento.
Superstore on Seymour Boulevard in North Vancouver. (Google Maps)

Man dies in shooting at North Vancouver Superstore

No details yet released on injuries or arrests

Superstore on Seymour Boulevard in North Vancouver. (Google Maps)