Vancouver Rundown Thursday December 12, 2024

Dec 12, 2024

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Seven Vancouver police officers will soon face a public disciplinary hearing centred on their parts in the beating death of a 33-year-old man during a mental health crisis. Myles Gray died outside an East Vancouver home in 2015 after police were called to reports of a man behaving erratically. The Independent Investigations Office found three of the seven officers should face charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm. However, charges were never laid even though a Coroners Inquest also found the death was a homicide. The new Police Complaints Commissioner has now ordered a public hearing so a retired judge can reassess the case.

Other news…

A 30-year-old man has now been charged in October’s triple-stabbing at the Starlight Casino in New Westminster. Pamvir Singh Sahota has been released from custody until his next court date. He’s charged with aggravated assault in connection with the late night stabbings at the casino, back on Oct. 26.

The Surrey Board of Trade is demanding urgent government action to curb what it calls an escalation in copper thefts. That comes even though police stats indicate a 73 per cent drop in copper wire theft since 2018. The Board of Trade says copper theft is not just an economic crime but also a threat to public safety. It notes phone lines, electric grids and even transportation systems can be affected. The Board wants enhanced enforcement and stronger penalties for thieves.

A track issue is being blamed for major West Coast Express delays Wednesday afternoon. Commuters using the train had to hop on buses due to closures of stations in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Commuters heading to Mission were not affected.

Showers Thursday afternoon. Rain on Friday. Rain and gusty winds Saturday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.