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Yahoo
2 days ago
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RCMP share details on deadly North Vancouver boat crash
North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak sat down with CBC's The Early Edition Tuesday to share what details they have on the deadly weekend boat crash. Sahak said they're looking at speed and alcohol as possible factors, and that having a case on the water complicates their investigation.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Vancouver RCMP warn of scam targeting seniors
North Vancouver RCMP have noticed a recent spike in fraud targeting seniors. On May 15, 2025, police say an older woman was contacted by someone impersonating a financial institution fraud investigator. The woman was told that fraudulent purchases had been made on her account and that the chips on her cards had to be checked. She then handed them over to someone who visited her residence and claimed to be from her bank. She reported the incident to the police and her financial institution once she realized there were $23,000 in fraudulent charges on her account. "We continue to repeat our warnings, but we don't mind being a broken record. We need would-be targets to know how to recognize these scams," said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak of the North Vancouver RCMP in a news release. "We also need friends, family, neighbours, anyone who interacts with the elderly or those who are new to Canada to tell them about these scams, how to recognize them, and what to do if they are contacted by a scammer." The release says eight similar frauds have been reported in North Vancouver. Investigators have determined that the suspects may be travelling throughout the Lower Mainland, but the investigation is still active and ongoing. Sahak said to remember that anyone can be a target and that fraudsters can be extremely convincing. Some tips provided by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to avoid being victimized: Don't be afraid to say no. Do your research to verify organizations are legitimate. Don't give out personal information such as your name, your address, your birthdate, your Social Insurance Number (SIN) or your credit card or banking information. Beware of upfront fees. Protect your computer. Be careful who you share images with. Protect your online accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. Recognize spoofing, which is used to mislead victims and convince them they are communicating with legitimate people, companies and organizations. The RCMP urges people to contact their local police or call 911 if they have been the victim of a scam. They also point to scam reports on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Vancouver RCMP warn of scam targeting seniors
North Vancouver RCMP have noticed a recent spike in fraud targeting seniors. On May 15, 2025, police say an older woman was contacted by someone impersonating a financial institution fraud investigator. The woman was told that fraudulent purchases had been made on her account and that the chips on her cards had to be checked. She then handed them over to someone who visited her residence and claimed to be from her bank. She reported the incident to the police and her financial institution once she realized there were $23,000 in fraudulent charges on her account. "We continue to repeat our warnings, but we don't mind being a broken record. We need would-be targets to know how to recognize these scams," said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak of the North Vancouver RCMP in a news release. "We also need friends, family, neighbours, anyone who interacts with the elderly or those who are new to Canada to tell them about these scams, how to recognize them, and what to do if they are contacted by a scammer." The release says eight similar frauds have been reported in North Vancouver. Investigators have determined that the suspects may be travelling throughout the Lower Mainland, but the investigation is still active and ongoing. Sahak said to remember that anyone can be a target and that fraudsters can be extremely convincing. Some tips provided by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to avoid being victimized: Don't be afraid to say no. Do your research to verify organizations are legitimate. Don't give out personal information such as your name, your address, your birthdate, your Social Insurance Number (SIN) or your credit card or banking information. Beware of upfront fees. Protect your computer. Be careful who you share images with. Protect your online accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. Recognize spoofing, which is used to mislead victims and convince them they are communicating with legitimate people, companies and organizations. The RCMP urges people to contact their local police or call 911 if they have been the victim of a scam. They also point to scam reports on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
Hamilton Spectator
17-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Mock crash at North Vancouver high school shows students real risks of dangerous driving
It was a striking experience for dozens of North Vancouver high school students as they saw a mock crash unfold at Windsor Secondary Thursday morning. Police, firefighters and paramedics quickly arrived on scene as part of a fake reenactment responding to a car crash involving drama students from the high school. The mock crash is part of an annual educational event hosted by North Vancouver RCMP to teach students the risk of dangerous driving and making the right decisions when behind the wheel, but also showing the real, horrifying experiences of what can happen when not paying attention. 'What we're trying to prevent is kids from getting behind the wheel and dying,' said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, media relations officer for North Vancouver RCMP. 'It's a real-life situation that we're trying to demonstrate to these kids.' The mock crash began with two young drivers involved in a collision. Shortly after, a student called 911, with District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, BC Emergency Health Services and local Mounties arriving quickly and getting to work, just as they would do at a real crash scene. Firefighters helped student actors get out of the vehicles, which were props from a previous, real collision, using a Jaws of Life tool to cut car doors. Then fire crews and paramedics put them on stretchers to take the actors to Lions Gate Hospital. One of the student drivers was impaired and arrested on scene. ICBC stats reveal that , on average, 28 youth ages 16 to 21 are killed in crashes every year in B.C., a number Sahak said first responders want to bring down. 'We're trying to bring that number down, bring it to zero, because they're preventable tragedies,' Sahak said. 'If we can demonstrate to them what we're doing here, and if they could take away something from that, then we've done our jobs.' ICBC data also notes contributing factors for crashes involving drivers age 16 to 21 resulting in injuries or death, including 22 per cent with speeding drivers, 13 per cent with impaired drivers and 14 per cent with distracted drivers. Driver inexperience, overestimating ability, driving without due care and thrill-seeking also play a role in the rate of youth crashes, according to ICBC's website. Brian Twaites, paramedic public information officer with British Columbia Emergency Health Services, said messages spread through mock crashes carry a domino effect. 'These students will go home, they'll talk to their family, relatives, friends about this scenario that they watched today,' Twaites said. 'So that also helps spread the word about distracted driving and the dangers involved.' The information officer said they usually stage mock crashes to coincide with grad season, but this year it worked out as another reminder to drive safely during long weekends. On top of the mock crash serving a safety reminder, he said it helps provide a good training exercise when first responders need to respond to real-life scenarios. 'Our paramedics are working closely with the fire department on patient care and extrication,' he said. 'So, it's a very good training exercise for our organization and the others as well.' 'But really it's about education for the students,' he added. 'If one student goes home and realizes, 'Hey, this isn't a safe thing to do … to me, that's a complete success of this exercise.' Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative .
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
White supremacist stickers in North Vancouver being treated as hate speech: RCMP
Police in North Vancouver are investigating stickers promoting white supremacy as hate speech. North Vancouver RCMP say the large white stickers were posted on poles, fences and signs in the central Lonsdale neighbourhood in late January but have since been removed. They were 'covered with English text that represents an ignorant and discriminatory ideology against ethnic diversity,' said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak in a statement on Tuesday. 'These larger stickers are sometimes accompanied by a smaller, rectangular sticker with a QR code and web address.' Sahak said police are treating the signs as 'wilful promotion of hatred.' 'Promoting hate propaganda has no place in our community and these ideologies are not representative of our community,' he said. 'We remain committed to ensuring North Vancouver is a safe and inclusive place for everyone.' Since the stickers appeared, investigators have run out of leads and are now appealing to the public for help identifying the perpetrators. Anyone with information is asked to call North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. jruttle@ B.C. social media influencers among those charged with illegal hunting Gambling charges laid against longtime Hells Angel, associate after investigation into Burnaby café
