Here are the top stories making news this morning in the Lower Mainland:

1. Pitt Meadows man worried about criminal record checks for candidates

Scott Magri worries that his past criminal convictions could preclude him from running for Pitt Meadows council as it lobbies the province for changes.

2. Lower Mainland youth agency closes after staff member gave teen drugs

B.C.鈥檚 child and youth watchdog says he is 鈥済ravely concerned鈥� about the operation of some residential agencies contracted by the province after a Lower Mainland agency was closed in May due to drug involvement by a staff member.

. Bernard Richard has released a statement directed to MCFD's citing concern over the closure of an unnamed LM agency in May after a staff member was found to be gang-affiliated, took youth on drug drops, had smoked marijuana w/ a youth & offered cocaine.

鈥� Ashley Wadhwani (@ashwadhwani)

3. Dozens rally outside presumed B.C. home of repeat sex offender

At its peak, more than a dozen protesters gathered outside the Chilliwack home believed to be housing repeated sex offender James Conway.

4. BC Ferries eliminates fuel rebate, travellers to pay more

Travellers on BC Ferries will have to pay slightly more money for their trips beginning later this month, as the Crown corporation has announced it is axing their fuel rebate program.

5. North Delta sex assault allegation recanted

Investigators have determined an alleged sexual assault near Sunbury Hall in April never happened.

ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca
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