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Global News
18-07-2025
- Global News
RCMP investigating after 2 seniors injured in Burnaby hit-and-run
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Burnaby RCMP officers are investigating reports of a hit-and-run on Thursday night. Mounties said that just before 9:30 p.m., they were called to Willingdon Avenue and Union Street for reports of a motor vehicle collision. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy They found two women, ages 73 and 85, with serious injuries. 'Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to two patients who were transported to hospital in serious but stable condition,' paramedic public information officer Brian Twaites said in a statement. RCMP said the suspect did not remain on the scene Police have spoken to witnesses, continue to canvass for CCTV and are asking any witnesses who have not spoken to police to come forward.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Witnesses sought after elderly women struck in Burnaby, B.C., hit-and-run
Two elderly pedestrians are in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Burnaby, B.C., Thursday night. Police were called to the area of Willingdon Avenue and Union Street just before 9:30 p.m. to find two women, aged 73 and 85, had been hit by a vehicle that fled the scene, Burnaby RCMP said in a statement. According to BC Emergency Health Services, three ambulances responded to the scene and paramedics provided treatment to two victims who were taken to hospital in a 'serious but stable condition.' Anyone who witnessed the event or believes they have relevant information is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP via 604-646-9999.
The Province
15-07-2025
- The Province
Second truck driver from same company fined for impaired driving in Burnaby
As a result, the driver was banned from driving for 90 days, the truck was impounded for 30 days, and he was issued three violation tickets totalling $1,300. A second driver from the same trucking company has been hit with fines again after being pulled over for impaired driving on July 3, 2025 in Burnaby, B.C. Burnaby RCMP said the driver was banned from driving for 90 days, the truck was impounded for 30 days, and the driver was handed three violation tickets totalling $1,300. Photo by BURNABY RCMP / HANDOUT A second driver from the same trucking company has been hit with fines again after being pulled over for impaired driving. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Burnaby RCMP said one of its commercial vehicle enforcement officers was driving behind a loaded dump truck on July 3 when the officer watched the truck swerve side to side and cross the centre line while southbound on Boundary Road. At one point, the truck hit a raised centre median. The officer then pulled over the truck on Marine Way near Roseberry Avenue and the driver was asked to take a sobriety test but failed. As a result, the driver was banned from driving for 90 days, the truck was impounded for 30 days and he was issued three violation tickets totalling $1,300. A second driver from the same trucking company has been hit with fines again after being pulled over for impaired driving on July 3, 2025 in Burnaby, B.C. Burnaby RCMP said the driver was banned from driving for 90 days, the truck was impounded for 30 days, and the driver was handed three violation tickets totalling $1,300. Photo by BURNABY RCMP / HANDOUT According to police, it's not the first time the trucking company has faced this issue. Less than two months ago, another driver with the same company was pulled over just a couple hundred metres up the road, and also failed a sobriety test. That driver was also hit with the exact same penalties. 'This is becoming too much of a regular occurrence in the Lower Mainland,' said Const. Kevin Connolly of the Burnaby RCMP's traffic unit. Connolly said police 'can't share the company's name' but that cops had forwarded details of the latest incident and the previous incident to the Transportation Ministry for investigation. Commercial trucking companies are regulated under the ministry. sip@ Read More Crime News News Local News GlobeNewswire
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
2 dump truck drivers from same company stopped for impaired driving in Burnaby, RCMP say
Burnaby RCMP shared this photo of the dump truck being towed away for its 30-day impound. (Burnaby RCMP) Mounties in Burnaby say they're having 'bad déjà vu' after stopping a second impaired dump truck driver working for the same company as the one they stopped back in May. Burnaby RCMP said they 'can't share the company's name,' but have forwarded the details of the incident to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit's Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement unit 'to ensure they have the most up to date information for their investigation of the carrier's operations.' The latest incident occurred on July 3, Burnaby RCMP said in a news release Tuesday. The detachment's 'designated commercial vehicle enforcement officer' was driving behind the loaded truck on Boundary Road, according to police. The southbound truck was in the left lane, but the officer saw it 'cross over the centre line and swerve into the right lane several times,' police said. 'The dump truck was also observed hitting the raised centre median as it continued to swerve down Boundary Road,' the release reads. The officer stopped the truck on Marine Way at Roseberry Avenue, where the driver failed a sobriety test and received a 90-day driving prohibition, police said. They impounded the vehicle for 30 days and issued three violation tickets totalling more than $1,300. The driver Mounties stopped in May received the same consequences after being pulled over 'a couple hundred metres east' of where the more recent incident occurred, according to police. 'This is becoming too much of a regular occurrence in the Lower Mainland,' said Const. Kevin Connolly, of Burnaby RCMP's Traffic Services, in the release. In addition to the May incident, B.C. Highway Patrol officers stopped an impaired dump truck driver in Chilliwack back in April.
CBC
19-06-2025
- CBC
Burnaby RCMP warn of distraction thefts robbing seniors of heirloom jewelry
A flurry of "distraction thefts" in Burnaby, B.C., have led police to renew warnings to seniors about the specific type of crime happening around the Lower Mainland. Burnaby RCMP say three thefts in the last few weeks have resulted in two victims losing family heirlooms. Each of the reported thefts involved an elderly victim, according to Burnaby RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Michael Kalanj. All three were also female, but Kalanj said police think that's because they were visibly wearing jewelry. "The suspects are casing out areas," Kalanj said. "They're finding people on the street, or in their yard doing gardening, or just out and about, that they can tell are wearing jewelry. "To make it worse, they're kind of looking for people ... that might be wearing heirlooms, expensive jewelry that others might only wear on special occasions." Kalanj said in each case, a car pulled up and a woman jumped out, while a man waited in the driver's seat. The woman overwhelmed the victim by speaking fast and exchanged the real jewelry for nearly worthless jewelry. The corporal said that the suspects were choosing victims that don't speak English as well as others. "And before you know it, they're right in their face. They're flattering them, telling them beautiful things: 'You remind me of (my) mother' … And as they're putting on a worthless necklace, they're quickly taking the family heirloom and expensive jewelry off of our victims." Two of the victims lost heirloom necklaces in the thefts, police say. "The third person, who we'll commend, made a stink, just started yelling, managed to keep their necklace, and the suspect drove off," Kalanj told CBC News. He recommended if anyone faces such a situation, to make a scene by yelling and "create witnesses." "Don't feel embarrassed and call the police right away," Kalanj said. Cases reported across Lower Mainland Police don't think it's the same people involved in the different thefts. Kalanj said the suspected thieves are likely in touch with each other and could be part of the same network. "We think there's people all over the Lower Mainland that are just trying to take advantage of some of the good-natured seniors that we have in our community," the spokesperson said. In March, the Surrey Police Service also warned the public about distraction thefts. Surrey police said some of the common methods included people approaching a victim and asking for money for gas, or attempting to sell gold jewelry or an iPhone. The Vancouver Police Department has said distraction thefts have been occurring in the city for years. In 2018, the department produced a social media video warning of distraction thefts. "We have not made any arrests, but investigations into these files are very much active and ongoing," Const. Tania Visintin told CBC News in an emailed statement. Family members are being encouraged to speak with seniors and discuss what distraction thefts are and how to stay safe.
