While speaking with officers, Baez suddenly took off running and was able to get in the drivers seat of a car parked nearby. There was a brief struggle with officers as Baez attempted to start the car.
As officers were on their way to the call they learned that the Loss Prevention Officer had been stabbed by the suspect while apprehending him for theft.
EU ambassadors today agreed to a plan that would allow fully vaccinated travellers to visit the 27-nation bloc, as well as relax restrictions for all travels from some other countries that are deemed COVID-19-safe.
A trading company based in Vancouver has been fined for importing hundreds of kilograms of shark fins from a threatened species. A statement from Environment and Climate Change Canada says Kiu Yick Trading Company has been ordered to pay $60,000 for importing 434 kilograms of shark fins.
Canada's privacy commissioners say respect for laws and principles governing personal information must guide introduction of proof-of-vaccination certificates that could smooth the transition to post-pandemic life.
Vancouver police say the department has seen a "significant increase" in break and enters at construction sites this year. Sgt. Steve Addison says in many cases the thieves have made off with thousands of dollars' worth of plywood and other building materials.