Simon Little

Vancouver

Online Journalist at CHAN-TV (Burnaby, BC)

Online journalist at Global BC (account inactive)

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Teen sexually assaulted in bathroom during Vancouver 'crime spree': police - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

A 62-year-old Surrey man is facing multiple charges after police say he sexually assaulted a teenage girl as a part of an alleged "crime spree" in a Vancouver office building on Wednesday. Vancouver police say the series of events began around 5:15 p.m. in a building at Cambie Street and 41st Avenue. Investigators say the suspect first grabbed and assaulted a 58-year-old woman who was leaving a medical appointment. She was able to escape without serious harm.
B.C. launches $5M public safety program to crack down on street crime

1 week ago | cfjctoday.com | Simon Little |Victor Kaisar

The initiative comes as concerns about street crime and disorder make headlines around the province. Earlier this week, the City of Williams Lake said it was considering declaring a state of emergency to deal with the problem, while residents of Nanaimo have staged repeated rallies over what they say is spiralling public disorder.
City 'pausing' work to scrap Vancouver Park Board pending provincial changes - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

The City of Vancouver is "pausing" work to abolish its elected park board. It comes after the provincial legislature ended its spring session without amending the Vancouver Charter, a key legal step necessary to move forward with Mayor Ken Sim's plan to scrap the Vancouver Park Board.
Langford pushes back on addition to B.C.'s housing targets list - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

The Vancouver Island city of Langford is slamming the province after it was added to the NDP government's so-called "naughty list" of municipalities that need to build more housing. Since 2023, the province has handed housing targets to 30 municipalities that it says have the highest need and projected growth.
Delays expected after overnight runway paving issue at Vancouver airport - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

Vancouver International Airport is warning travellers to check with their airlines about possible delays. The airport said it was "operating with some reductions in capacity" on Friday, due to an "unforeseen equipment issue" with overnight paving work on its north runway. The runway is expected to be closed for the remainder of the day. "We understand the inconvenience of flight delays and cancellations and appreciate everyone's patience," the airport said in a statement.
B.C. launches $5M public safety program to crack down on street crime

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

The B.C. government has unveiled $5 million in new funding for an initiative to crack down on property crime and street disorder. The province says the new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement (C-STEP) program will give police more tools to respond to street crimes, including shoplifting, theft and property damage.
Suspect in deadly Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day attack due in court

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

The man accused of killing 11 people and injuring dozens more by driving an SUV into a crowded Vancouver street festival is due in court on Friday. Kai Ji Adam Lo is charged with eight counts of second-degree murder in the tragedy that struck the Lapu Lapu Day street festival on April 26. Friday's hearing is slated to hear a report on Lo's fitness to stand trial, after he was ordered to undergo a mental health assessment.
'Literally just non-stop': B.C. wildlife rescue says it's overwhelmed and under resourced - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

The operator of a Fraser Valley wildlife rescue centre says she's been overwhelmed with new "patients," and is struggling to stay afloat. Elizabeth Melnick has been running Elizabeth's Wildlife Centre for 39 years, and says spring and summer are getting busier every year. She believes it's a combination of climate change pushing the start of spring earlier and the effects of habitat destruction. "We're going to be getting a woodpecker in a few minutes.
Known sex offender re-arrested in Vancouver, accused of indecent act - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

Vancouver police have arrested a high-risk sex offender who has been the subject of multiple warnings after he was accused of masturbating in a lane and looking into houses on Wednesday. Skylar Wayne Pelletier, 25, has been charged with committing an indecent act. Police arrested him near Woodland Drive and East Broadway after a woman reported Pelletier's alleged activities.
Community reeling after Horseshoe Bay bus crash kills child, critically injures mother - BC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little

Multiple investigations are underway into a horrific bus crash in Horseshoe Bay that left a four-year-old boy dead and his mother in critical condition on Wednesday. The tragedy, which left a third person in hospital in stable condition, has left the community reeling. Students who witnessed the collision returned to the site Thursday morning to lay flowers for the victims. "Everybody seemed a little in shock," said North Vancouver teacher Keith Gallant.