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Chief coroner's statement on the death of Lucia Vega Jimenez

The BC Coroners Service confirms it is investigating the death of 42-year-old Lucia Vega Jimenez, a Mexican national who died December 28, 2013, at Mount St Joseph Hospital in Vancouver, according to...

VPD issue public warning following sexual assault

Vancouver Police are warning the public after a woman was tackled to the ground and sexually assaulted last night. Here's more, from the press release sent to Vancouver Observer by the Vancouver...

Seyed Saeed Sajadi, 5 others charged after Project Talon drug gang bust

Six charged after "Project Talon" busts turn up guns, drugs, and cash.

Woman assaulted at Fraser River Park

Police are requesting the public's help to identify a man responsible for this morning's attack of a woman in Fraser River Park. Around 9:00 this morning, a 52 year-old woman was walking...

Surveillance Trojan Horse or Big Brother in disguise?

Last week saw the announcement of dangerous new online spying legislation - supposedly aimed at tackling the serious issue of cyberbullying. According to legal experts, Bill C-13...

Vancouver cab driver assault preceded by racial slurs: 'Not about money'

Cab driver's wife says the assault was about more than $5.40

Woman severely beaten and sexually assaulted in East Vancouver

Vancouver Police are warning the public after a woman was severely beaten and sexually assaulted early yesterday morning.   At approximately 2:00 a.m. on October 12, a 25 year old...

Man charged in sexual assault

A 60-year-old man who chased down and sexually assaulted a woman near Alma street has been found.