Alleged plane hijacker makes first court appearance in Richmond

22-07-2025

Court records show 39-year-old Shaheer Cassim is facing a second charge of damaging or interfering with a navigation system. Cassim was arrested last Tuesday after allegedly threatening a flight instructor in Victoria, commandeering the Cessna and then flying to YVR.

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Rescue groups say B.C. Day long weekend kept them busy with calls

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1 person dead following collision on Highway 403 in Burlington

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1 person dead following collision on Highway 403 in Burlington

OPP logo with cruiser lights on in this undated file image. Thu., July 10, 2025. PHOTO: OPP One person has died following a collision on the westbound Highway 403 in Burlington on Sunday night. The collision happened between between Waterdown Road and Highway 6 at about 8:50 p.m. 'Despite resuscitation efforts, one person is deceased. No other injuries have been reported,' Burlington OPP said in a post on X. Currently, police are working to divert backlogged traffic. Motorists should note that this section of highway will remain closed for police investigation until further notice. More details to come...