Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Aug, 2023 09:30 AM
An air quality advisory for Metro Vancouver remains in place due to wildfire smoke.
The Metro Vancouver Regional District says people should postpone or reduce outdoor physical activity particularly if they have underlying conditions related to breathing.
An Air Quality Advisory is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from BC wildfire smoke. Advisory expected to last until there is a change in weather. For current AQ info: https://t.co/qyfTAdTQkFpic.twitter.com/1UN6QxdywF
On Wednesday, at approximately 5:00 pm, Surrey RCMP located a body in an alley in the area of 103A Avenue and Old Yale Road. BC Coroners Service is investigating the cause of death. At this time, it is believed criminality is a factor,
Richmond R-C-M-P say they were called to a mobile phone store on Number 3 Road on Saturday night after strange noises were reported emanating from the business after hours. Police were searching the store when a 50-year-old female suspect fell through the ceiling in front of the officers.
Forecasts warn that temperatures will push into the low-to-mid-30s over the central and southern Interior regions, and northern B-C will see temperatures possibly reaching the high 20s.
Residents are asked to provide feedback through an online survey. The survey comes as Vancouver is conducting an extensive review to modernize and enhance its Noise Control bylaw.
Police say they found a vehicle last Friday that had been reported as stolen the day before. Inside, officers found a Panasonic Toughbook, two laptops, a metal detector, three satellite phones, a Sony P-S Vita and a cellphone.
Between April 27th and 29th, four women reported being sexually assaulted while walking through neighbourhoods around B-C Place and Rogers Arena. Police released a photo of a suspect yesterday and, following a tip from the public, a man was arrested in East Vancouver this morning.
