Here are Black Press Media鈥檚 top stories for Friday, April 26.
1. Woman, 60, charged in connection to thefts at YVR
Miriam Fajardo was arrested on April 17 after investigators saw her allegedly stealing a purse from a passenger in the international arrivals terminal.
2. Seven years after daughter鈥檚 death, mother issues new appeal for answers
This week, from her home in Subdury, Ont., Carmen Perron appealed once again for answers, hoping the passage of time may be enough to sway those who have kept silent about what happened to her 20-year-old daughter.
3. Mayors, First Nations chiefs, urge 鈥榠mmediate action鈥� on new Massey crossing
鈥淲ith the timelines currently being contemplated by the province, construction on a new crossing may not be completed before 2030 鈥� a delay that greatly impacts the lives of tens of thousands of residents who make use of the tunnel each day, and the overall liveability of our region,鈥� the letter reads.
4. Worst 10 bus routes in Metro Vancouver for rider complaints
Likely not a surprise to those who ride it, Route 319 between Surrey and Delta at Scott Road Station and the Newton Exchange received the highest number of complaints.
5. One million recyclable bottles 鈥榣ost鈥� daily in B.C., foundation says
Chloe Dubois, of the Ocean Legacy Foundation, says her organization found 387 million beverage containers, including items like plastic drink bottles and beer cans, didn鈥檛 make it back into the province鈥檚 regulated deposit refund system in 2017.
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