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Rally against housing market speculation, a carbon monoxide leak in Maple Ridge and more
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Hundreds of protestors called on the B.C. government to halt speculation in the province鈥檚 housing market. (Katya Slepian/Black Press)

1. Protesters rally for affordable housing ahead of B.C. budget

The protesters were there just two days ahead of Tuesday鈥檚 provincial budget, where the NDP government is expected to unveil action on the hot-rod issue. The rally was organized by the Affordable Action Hub and called on legislators to take action against speculation in B.C.鈥檚 housing market.

2. Carbon monoxide leak sends one to hospital in Maple Ridge

Firefighters using breathing equipment made entry into both homes to make sure there were no other patients and they determined that the leak was isolated to the one unit.

3. Police follow stolen car, arrest three suspects thanks to 鈥榖eautiful teamwork鈥

A trio of alleged criminals fled Surrey RCMP down Fraser Highway around midnight, according to Sgt. Judy Bird of the Abbotsford Police (APD).

4. Eyewitnesses kept driver who hit 91原创 pedestrian from fleeing

91原创 RCMP said a pedestrian escaped with what were described as 鈥渧ery minor鈥 injuries after being hit in the crosswalk by a left-turning vehicle near the intersection of 201A Street and 56 Avenue in 91原创 City around 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

5. Russell Bidesi found guilty of second-degree murder in Surrey shooting

The conviction comes more than six years after the fatal shooting 28-year-old Bradley McPherson at a house party near 131 Street and 67A Avenue.


katya.slepian@bpdigital.ca

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