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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Suspect sought in Port Moody, B.C., shoplifting assault
Police in Port Moody have released a photo of a suspect linked to an shoplifting assault incident. (Courtesy: Port Moody Police) Police in Port Moody, B.C., are calling on the public for help in identifying a suspect linked to an alleged assault during a shoplifting incident two weeks ago. Officers were called to a grocery store in the Inlet Centre area around 5:45 p.m. June 5, the Port Moody Police said in a statement Wednesday. The suspect allegedly assaulted a security guard and fled the scene after she was confronted for attempting to steal meat products from the store. The security guard did not sustain any serious injuries, police said. The suspect, shown in a photo released by police, is described as a white woman in her 20s, of medium build, with brown hair, and tattoos on her chest, back and arms. 'We have been unsuccessful in positively identifying the suspect and we are now turning to the public for assistance,' states Const. Sam Zacharias. 'Anyone who can identify this female is asked to contact us at 604-461-3456 and quote file number 2025-2374.'
CBC
14-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
'Begging in pain': Eagle Ridge Hospital patient describes harrowing experience
Les Staff had to be taken to Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C., after suffering from a perforated gallbladder — and says that staff told him he had to wait 10 to 11 hours to get emergency care. Staff says that the province's minister of health, Josie Osborne, is abdicating her responsibility to fix major issues in B.C.'s ERs.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- CTV News
3 intoxicated teens arrested for causing ‘disorderly ruckus' in Port Moody, B.C.
Port Moody Police Department badge is seen in this undated image. (Port Moody Police Department/Facebook) Police in Port Moody say they arrested a trio of teenagers who were causing a 'disorderly ruckus' in the city's Suter Brook Village development Monday afternoon. Around 4:45 p.m., a patrol officer came across 'an intoxicated teen boy' who had parked his vehicle 'in the middle' of the village, blocking traffic, according to a news release from the Port Moody Police Department. 'The boy then entered a nearby delivery truck and attempted to drive it away, but was stopped by the delivery driver,' the release reads. Police took the boy and his companions – two teen girls who were also intoxicated – into custody for breaching the peace, the PMPD said. One of the teens damaged a police vehicle and another obstructed a police officer, the department said, adding that the youths were later 'released to their guardians.' The boy now faces a driving prohibition and vehicle impoundment for his impaired driving, police said. 'The youths were coming from Sasamat lake, which has seen an uptick in calls for service over the past week,' said Const. Sam Zacharias, in the release. 'The operator of this vehicle put the community at risk, and it is fortunate he was intercepted by our officers.'
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
ER doctor sues Fraser Health over alleged unsafe working conditions, bullying and harassment
An emergency room physician who works at two Fraser Health hospitals has filed a lawsuit against her employer. In her statement of claim, Dr. Kaitlin Stockton accuses the health authority of creating unsafe conditions for patients and staff. 'I'm concerned that the standard of care is slipping,' Stockton told CTV News. 'I really truly believe that things have to change. I believe that the public deserves to know what's happening in their publicly funded hospitals. And I believe that health-care providers have a right to a safe and respectful work environment.' In the lawsuit, Stockton cites a number of security incidents in the emergency rooms at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster and Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody. Among the examples included are a situation when a man threatened staff with a machete at Eagle Ridge Hospital in January, and another incident when a doctor was bitten by a pit-bull brought into the ER by a patient. 'Ensuring a safe work environment where we are not threatened with weapons and violent, vicious dogs is not very hard to achieve,' Stockton said. The statement of claim also alleges hospital administration 'threatened to revoke Dr. Stockton's hospital privileges and to file a complaint against her with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia' because of a sign placed in the Eagle Ridge Hospital ER encouraging patients to contact their MLA if they have concerns about hospital conditions. 'I think that the public knows by now that we're dealing with a serious and dangerous situation,' said B.C. Conservative Party health critic Elenore Sturko. 'To see an emergency room doctor literally putting their career on the line to better our health-care should be applauded, not punished.' Citing the ongoing litigation, Fraser Health declined to comment on the lawsuit. Health Minister Josie Osborne told CTV News she could not comment on the specific allegations in the lawsuit. 'Speaking more generally, it is essential that healthcare workers across the province feel they can raise workplace concerns to their employer,' Osborne said. 'Hearing directly from frontline workers is fundamental as we work together to strengthen public health care in B.C.' Stockton still works for Fraser Health and said she's not sure if there will be professional repercussions for the lawsuit and speaking publicly. 'We've really tried hard to resolve this, and I've essentially been ignored and dismissed,' she said. 'This is about holding Fraser Health accountable for the workplace harassment that I experienced, and the horribly unsafe work conditions for our health-care providers, our front-line providers, which we desperately need right now in British Columbia.' None of the allegations in the lawsuit have been tested in court.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police say naked man arrested after alleged assault on stranger in B.C.
Police in Port Moody, B.C., arrested a naked man at a popular park after he allegedly assaulted a stranger and armed himself with a knife in a restaurant. Const. Sam Zacharias with the Port Moody Police Department said several 911 calls came in about the assault, which allegedly took place at Rocky Point Plaza shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday night. "We do occasionally have disorderly type of conduct in the park, but this is certainly far beyond that," Zacharias said. The naked man allegedly assaulted another man, Zacharias said, then ran into a nearby restaurant. Inside the restaurant, the man allegedly armed himself with a knife and brandished it in what Zacharias described as "a threatening manner." Zacharias said police were on the scene within two minutes of the calls. He said officers arrested the suspect nearby without further incident, and no one sustained any serious injuries. "My understanding is the park was still quite busy even though the sun had gone down, there were still quite a few park-goers in in the vicinity," Zacharias said. "That obviously makes this perhaps even more brazen and somewhat more concerning." He said the 48-year-old man has been charged with assault, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and committing an indecent act in a public place. Investigators are still determining the man's motivation, Zacharias said, adding that alcohol and mental health challenges may have played a role. Zacharias said that police spoke with several witnesses at the time of the incident, but anyone with more information should contact the Port Moody Police Department.
