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Bowen's November RCMP statistics

Bowen's November RCMP statistics

The Bowen Island RCMP responded to 48 calls for service in November of 2019: four of those files were roadblocks. four roadside prohibitions stemmed from those roadblocks. three were reports of mischief to property.
Surrey councillors ruffled by ‘rude’ public and ‘emotional instability’ in chambers

Surrey councillors ruffled by ‘rude’ public and ‘emotional instability’ in chambers

Surrey’s short budget process fell off the rails on Monday amidst political turmoil
Price of the Undercurrent rising to $1.50

Price of the Undercurrent rising to $1.50

In order to keep up the relevant, compelling and unique news at a high quality and timeliness it takes significant work and resources. All our input costs of paper, transportation and mailing continue to put financial pressure on our small business.
Surrey mayor Doug McCallum’s statements at odds with police chief

Surrey mayor Doug McCallum’s statements at odds with police chief

Assistant Commissioner Dwayne McDonald says hiring freeze will have ‘detrimental effect’ on service whereas Mayor Doug McCallum says McDonald told him otherwise
RCMP announce multimedia blitz to capture alleged money launderer

RCMP announce multimedia blitz to capture alleged money launderer

Cong Dinh of Burnaby is alleged to have been involved in a Vietnamese organized crime group and is now considered a fugitive
Surrey’s police transition costs, austerity budget spark frustration

Surrey’s police transition costs, austerity budget spark frustration

Councillors pass budget recommendations at committee level despite large outcry
Emergency repairs to affect water in Deep Bay Tuesday and Wednesday

Emergency repairs to affect water in Deep Bay Tuesday and Wednesday

If you live on Melmore or Lenora roads, you may have low water pressure or no water pressure Tuesday and Wednesday. Bowen Island Municipality said in a news alert that crews will conduct emergency repairs to a watermain between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Six people arrested in Extinction Rebellion Vancouver protest downtown

Six people arrested in Extinction Rebellion Vancouver protest downtown

Friday’s Extinction Rebellion protest in downtown Vancouver ended peacefully, police said, but not without a few arrests. The protest, which started around 1 p.m.
30 kilos of pure, uncut cocaine seized in Surrey, six men arrested

30 kilos of pure, uncut cocaine seized in Surrey, six men arrested

Street value estimated at about $5 million
Muni Morsels: Bowen passes a short-term rental policy

Muni Morsels: Bowen passes a short-term rental policy

BIM briefs from the Nov. 25 council meeting