Vancouver Rundown Monday April 29, 2024
Summary
A woman’s been treated for life-threatening injuries after driving the wrong way onto Highway 99 near the Highway 91 junction in Surrey. RCMP say the 68-year-old woman’s car struck another car with passengers in that vehicle suffering minor injuries. The Sunday morning crash closed the highway for several hours.
Other news…
What’s going on at London Drugs? That’s what many people want to know after the chain closed its stores across Western Canada over the weekend. The company has confirmed its been the subject of a cyberattack but claims customers data has not been compromised. London Drugs says third-party experts are assisting with containment, remediation and a forensic investigation.
An isolated incident and no risk to the public - that’s what Surrey RCMP are saying about a homicide investigation after a 33-year-old woman’s body was found inside a home at 76 Avenue and 142 Street Friday evening. There’s no word on the cause of death. Mounties are not commenting on possible suspects.
In Richmond, a 38-year-old man has been arrested after his mother was found dead inside a home on Princeton Avenue Friday afternoon. The body was discovered during a wellness check. Homicide investigators say there’s no risk to the public.
Some showers hang around for Monday and then it’s mostly cloudy for Tuesday. Wednesday is calling for sunshine. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.
Top five stories to know
CTV: Wrong-way driver causes crash on Highway 99: Surrey RCMP
Surrey Now-Leader: Sudden death of woman inside Surrey home being investigated as homicide: RCMP
Vancouver Sun: Victim's son investigated for murder after woman found dead in Richmond
CBC: Fuel fraud investigation leads police in Delta to drug operation
Vancouver Is Awesome: Warning issued after coyote attacks dog, bites elderly woman in Vancouver
Business stories to know
Global News: Downtown Vancouver Hudson’s Bay faces ongoing challenges
Business In Vancouver: Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey
Opinion
Journalism matters
Globe & Mail: B.C.’s retreat on drug decriminalization spurs concern about fates of similar plans
That’s cool
Vancouver Is Awesome: North Van exhibition pays ode to Vancouver prop house
Bonus
Daily Hive: Canucks pull off unbelievable comeback OT win in Nashville