1. Large drug bust yields fentanyl and carfentanil
Sgt. Judy Bird said the bust resulted from an investigation that was launched after a spike in fatal drug overdoses – including five fatals in one day – that occurred in late October. See more >
APD #DEU's warrants lead to arrests and large drug seizure of meth, cocaine, MDMA; some contained #fentanyl & #carfentanil. Brian MACDONALD (53) and Jason RICHARDSON (45) remain #incustody on #drug related charges. https://t.co/xCZjauEAh9 Have info: call us or @SolveCrime pic.twitter.com/iNuJp3BqIl
— Abbotsford Police (@AbbyPoliceDept) December 12, 2017
2. Abbotsford lawyer suing The Bay claims he was assaulted by security guard
Greg Lanning said he just wanted the teller to cut the tag off his newly-purchased pants when a security guard stepped in, swearing and accusing Lanning of being racist towards the teller, who Lanning said was Indo-Canadian. See more >
3. Dog found wandering in Langley headed to his Alberta family
How Frankie got from Alberta to Langley will likely always be a mystery but the fact that the two-year-old pit bull is on his way home in the front seat of Scott Stevens semi today is nothing short of a Christmas miracle. See more >
4. Me Too At Work: Sexual assault and harassment in the B.C. workplace
Introducing an in-depth look at who is affected and what can be done. See more >
#MeToo – @BlackPressMedia talked to women from around #BC about how sexual assault and harassment at work isn't just a #Hollywood problem.https://t.co/OvMvlFoHYd
— Kat Slepian (@katslepian) December 13, 2017
5. B.C. Housing wants shelter in Maple Ridge ASAP
B.C. Housing wants to provide a mix of both short-term and long-term housing in Maple Ridge, “to provide a rapid response to the growing issue of homelessness.” See more >