Samiar Nefzi BROWARD COUNTY – Deputies arrested a central Broward man Tuesday after they said he chained a border collie to a vehicle and bound it with duct tape because it Authorities said Jose Humberto Arana Ramos left the dog in that state for about an hour with no food or water available outside of his apartment in the unincorporated Broadview Park area you know?” Ramos’ daughter told Local 10 News’ Samiar Nefzi but you can’t really control an old person.” A Broward Sheriff’s Office arrest report states that deputies responded to the 4100 block of Southwest 21st Street after receiving a Crime Stoppers tip that a dog was tied up to a vehicle and lying underneath BSO Deputy Nicholas Marciante wrote that he arrived at the home to find the dog lying under the vehicle with its mouth and front paws duct-taped The report states that Arana Ramos’ ex-wife owns the dog and came out to ask what was happening The woman told Marciante that Arana Ramos tied the dog’s mouth shut because it “was barking too loud” and tied its front paws “because he will scratch the car when tied to it,” the deputy wrote she later said that “Jose is not fond of animals and often complains of having them within the home as they shed too much.” “When asked why the dog was tied to a vehicle she stated that he eats the plants in front of the home and tears up the yard,” Marciante wrote The deputy wrote that once the dog was removed from under the car and freed he noticed a “large abrasion” on the dog’s hind leg “causing him to limp and not put any pressure on it.” Authorities arrested Arana Ramos on a charge of aggravated animal cruelty He remained in the BSO Main Jail on a $10,000 bond as of Wednesday afternoon after appearing in court The dog has since been placed in the custody of Broward County Animal Care “He is receiving medical care from our veterinary services team and reacclimating to life,” Philip Goen “We’re gonna give them the best life we can give them and get them into a new home.” Local 10 News received video taken by a neighbor that shows what appears to be a woman repeatedly striking and hitting the dog with a blunt object and even stomping on him Arana Ramos’ ex-wife later told Local 10 News that her ex-husband is a good man Editor’s note: The original version of this article misstated that the dog was in the care of the Broward County Humane Society The article has been corrected to note that the dog was placed into the custody of Broward County Animal Care Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist Samiar Nefzi joined the Local 10 News team in August of 2023 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The ex-wife of a man accused of duct-taping a dog’s mouth and paws shut and chaining it to a vehicle is now facing criminal charges herself Alma de la Rosa appeared to roll her eyes as Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies took her booking photo Thursday but she faces a serious felony charge that could land her in prison for up to five years: aggravated animal cruelty The 56-year-old also faces a perjury charge Prosecutors said in court Friday that de la Rosa “lied to police putting all the blame on her ex-husband,” Jose Humberto Arana Ramos Authorities said de la Rosa spoke to a BSO deputy prior to the arrest of Arana Ramos who she claimed left the dog bound and chained outside for about an hour Tuesday with no food or water available Deputies went to the apartment the two share on Southwest 21st Street in the unincorporated Broadview Park area after receiving an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip They said that de la Rosa told them that Arana Ramos tied the dog’s mouth shut because it “was barking too loud” and tied its front paws “because he will scratch the car when tied to it.” Local 10 News received a video taken by a neighbor that shows what appears to be a woman repeatedly striking and hitting the dog with a blunt object and even stomping on him Local 10 News reporter Samiar Nefzi went to their central Broward home and asked de la Rosa point-blank Wednesday whether she was on video abusing the dog; she said “no” and slammed the door video footage from a neighbor indicated that she not only was responsible for using duct tape on the animal’s paws but she beat the dog with a brick,” the prosecutor said Arana Ramos’ daughter told Local 10 News at the time that he “just got frustrated but you can’t really control an old person,” she said Arana Ramos has since bonded out of jail; his case remained active in online court records as of Friday morning was being held in the BSO Main Jail on a $30,000 bond which deputies said was limping and had a “large abrasion,” was placed into the custody of Broward County Animal Care A sinkhole in Old Brooklyn could disrupt your commute to work Thursday morning Broadview Road is closed between Alvin Avenue and Oak Park because of a water main break Police are asking drivers to avoid the area Click here to see the latest traffic information and an interactive traffic map on our Akron-Canton Traffic Center Click here to see the cheapest gas prices in our area. Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here FORT LAUDERDALE the struggle to balance human development with the protection of sensitive animal species continues — and in Broward County’s Broadview Park it’s dirt bikes and ATVs versus burrowing owls “They’re trespassing and we need these kids and adults off the fields because also we have the burrowing owls here and they are a threatened species so they are protected by state and federal law,” said Elza Van Ackerbroeck Van Ackerbroeck said she grew concerned after spotting Florida burrowing owls at the park only to learn that dirt bike riders and ATV drivers often race across the open fields dangerously close to the owls’ protected burrows “Humans are supposed to stay 10 to 20 feet away from the nesting site but check out these tire tracks right here and notice how close they come to the protected area,” said Local 10’s animal advocate Jacey Birch Longtime resident David Nielsen said the owls have become a multigenerational fixture in the neighborhood “These owls have been here for 15 years that I know of Of course they only live 5 to 6 years so this is generational here,” Nielsen said the park land — an old well field — is owned by the city of Fort Lauderdale but falls under the jurisdiction of unincorporated Broward County meaning the Broward County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for enforcing no trespassing rules “Now we need help with trying to protect these owls because we have trespassers that are now coming here with their ATV’s with their 2-wheel vehicles with their trash,” Nielsen said “They are tearing up this piece of property they are terrorizing the owls if you ask me and it needs to stop!” which are protected under state and federal law number only about 10,000 pairs statewide — and about half live in South Florida Development and construction continue to destroy their natural habitat making local efforts critical to their survival While the Broadview Park Civic Association has stepped up advocacy for the tiny 9-inch raptors arguing children should be allowed to use the field for recreation “But if that owl is reacting to me then I’m too close,” said Paul Kragh of Project Perch a conservation group called in to help protect the burrows Kragh said he noticed new burrows dug in the field without protective rope barriers “I noticed there were new burrows that had been dug that the tunnels weren’t protected by the ropes,” Kragh said Kragh helped rope off six burrows but said the underground tunnels — unseen from the surface — remain at risk from off-road vehicles “My big concern for the owls is that the tunnels stay safe and that the birds stay safe and that the birds are not hit by an ATV when they are out at night hunting,” Kragh said Fencing off the entire area would be expensive and advocates are now hoping riders will voluntarily find an alternate area out of respect for the birds whose survival increasingly depends on human intervention “I don’t think the neighborhood is really about shutting down anybody’s fun time but we definitely want to protect something that is local to us and we think they are important to the neighborhood and if you look in South Florida everything is just turning into concrete and this is a beautiful sanctuary,” said Angela Clem Van Ackerbroeck said protecting the owls has become a personal mission “My responsibility here I believe is to keep these owls protected and safe so they can thrive and we get more owls,” she said Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Jacey Birch is Local 10's Animal Advocate reporter and investigator for animal stories Hospital allegedly “demonstrated an inability to correct numerous deficiencies” The defendant allegedly displayed a gun and pistol-whipped a 17-year-old boy Banks sent out 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troubled industry rollout Pettigrew co-founded Viola Brands with former NBA star Al Harrington in Denver in 2011 “Coming home to Chicago is just unbelievable,” Pettigrew said “It’s just an incredible opportunity to do this in my hometown and bring this to my hometown.” Pettigrew and Lomax received two Illinois pot licenses in 2022 After opening a dispensary in west suburban Broadview this week at 1516 W they plan to open another later this year in a former emissions testing facility in Lincoln Park “We really fell in love with Broadview,” Pettigrew said “The mayor is extremely pro-minority-owned businesses We’ll get a lot of traffic being right off the expressway.” The Lincoln Park location will maintain the drive-up model of the old emissions testing site: Customers will be able to drive in pick up their order and leave without ever getting out of their cars Viola Brands touts itself as the leading Black-owned cannabis company in the U.S The retailer and cultivator operates in six other states Viola Chi will also focus on providing jobs and training for underrepresented communities in Chicago particularly for Black and Brown people who have been disenfranchised by the industry That also means working with minority-owned companies throughout the process They hired a Black-owned general contracting company to build the retail space and are working with a diverse marketing firm “The Illinois partnership is funded by all minority investors,” Pettigrew said because we believed it was a way to differentiate ourselves from everybody else in the Illinois market.” The company was awarded one of 55 licensing permits in 2021 alongside other ventures that include Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen longtime news anchor Robin Robinson and the indicted son of ex-state Rep Illinois has struggled to meet lofty diversity goals for its legal cannabis industry. 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While nearly 200 have received conditional licenses, few have been fully authorized by the state to open as of this month “Getting open has been extremely challenging and our goal is to run a successful business here,” Pettigrew said and we want to be able to set ourselves apart.” Pettigrew said while the licensing process hasn’t been easy he’s encouraged to see the state trying to fix mistakes it is something we’re extremely passionate about and supportive of as a company,” Pettigrew said “We just understand that they haven’t figured it out yet.” Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale a sport that combines elements of badminton is swiftly gaining traction across North America and locally in Cornwall and area concerns were raised by Councillor Fred Ngoundjo about the $424,650 cost to transform the tennis courts at Broadview Park into pickleball courts The question of demand for the sport has prompted a spirited discussion noting its appeal among seniors and younger generations Pickleball is less demanding and offers great social opportunities,” Forget explained She emphasized the sport’s accessibility for seniors and its growing popularity noting that over 650 players are active in the area with more than 1100 online followers showing interest EZ Newsite platform by Textuel and TolléWeather information by OpenWeatherMap Sign In Register Burnaby RCMP marked the one-year anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Const. Shaelyn Yang Wednesday. Yang was fatally stabbed during a call at Broadview Park near the Burnaby-Vancouver border on Oct. 18, 2022. The 31-year-old Mountie had accompanied a City of Burnaby parks employee to the park that day to tell a man who had been staying in a tent in the park to leave. An altercation ensued, and Yang was fatally stabbed while her alleged assailant was shot but survived his injuries. Mounties gathered at Burnaby RCMP headquarters Wednesday to pay tribute to the fallen officer. In a private ceremony, her name was unveiled on the cenotaph in front of the detachment and on a Wall of Honour inside the building. “It is our hope that everyone who sees her name will be reminded of Const. Yang, and be inspired by her life, her bravery, and her service,” Burnaby RCMP Chief Supt. Graham de la Gorgendiere said in a statement. For 56 years, the only name on the Burnaby RCMP cairn was that of Const. Terry Tomfohr, a 19-year-old rookie officer who fell to his death from a cliff on Burnaby Mountain during a foot pursuit in the dark on June 3, 1967. Yang’s name was added to the Honour Roll and Memorial Wall at RCMP Depot Division in Regina, to the B.C. Law Enforcement Memorial in Victoria, and to the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial in Ottawa in September. “Const. Yang’s death continues to affect all who knew and loved her,” de la Gorgendiere said. “While this anniversary is painful beyond measure, it also allows us to pause and reflect on Const. Yang’s legacy; ensuring her life, sacrifice, and what she stood for as a person and as a police officer is never forgotten.” Yang was a member of Burnaby RCMP’s police mental health and homeless outreach team, which works with vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness. “She was genuine. She was kind. She was a truly outstanding police officer who made a positive impact on our community,” de la Gorgendiere said. A Const. Shaelyn Yang Legacy Committee was established earlier this year to honour her memory. It organized a fundraiser barbecue this summer to support Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS) – a cause Yang supported. “While this loss affects us every day, we continue to rely on each other for strength, honouring Const. Yang through our service to the community and through the care and compassion we show to one another and to those we serve,” de la Gorgendiere said. The anniversary of Yang’s death was marked in council chambers on Monday. Mayor Mike Hurley said “Const. Yang will not be forgotten in Burnaby.” “Her legacy will live on in actions we take to ensure our community is safe for everyone,” Hurley said. “Our thoughts continue to be with her family, friends and fellow RCMP members.” One day after Yang’s fatal stabbing, Jongwon Ham, 37, was charged with first-degree murder in her death. Ham has been in custody since Oct. 18, 2022. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 27 for a pre-trial conference. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account The mood was sombre at Burnaby RCMP headquarters Tuesday and officers wore blue ribbons pinned above their hearts after one of their own was killed in the line of duty Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentConst was fatally stabbed Tuesday morning while helping a city parks employee check on a man living in a tent at Broadview Park “This is an extremely difficult and tragic day for the B.C RCMP and the members of the Burnaby detachment,” said Dwayne McDonald who offered “our heartfelt condolences to Const Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. “Those she worked with before joining the RCMP and her police colleagues describe Const. Yang as a kind, compassionate person, which makes her loss even more difficult to accept,” he said. “She was a loving wife, a sister and a daughter.” Yang was killed during a confrontation while working as a liaison to those dealing with homelessness and mental health issues. “Shaelyn embraced that job with passion,” said Graham De La Gorgendiere, the Burnaby RCMP detachment commander. “She found value working with this team and working with those struggling in our community.” Grief counselling was being offered to officers under a tent in the detachment’s parking lot, along with bottles of water. B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said he was informed that a female Burnaby RCMP officer was killed while on duty, calling it “absolutely tragic and horrific.” Police said they were called to an “unfolding incident” on Canada Way between Boundary Road and Willingdon Avenue on Tuesday morning. Two people were taken to hospital. Postmedia learned the officer was with city parks staff checking on a homeless camp or lone tent in the 4000-block of Gilmore Avenue just before noon. A civilian found the officer critically wounded and called 911. Responding officers found a suspect, who was shot and wounded. The wounded man was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital and was said to be in stable condition. The officer was taken to Vancouver General Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. A witness driving by as it unfolded said they saw more than 15 police officers and paramedics perform CPR on a person before loading them onto a stretcher. Police placed a man in handcuffs before he, too, was loaded onto a stretcher. A huge police presence remained at the scene Tuesday afternoon, but “there does not appear to be any ongoing risk to the public,” said Burnaby RCMP. Broadview Park was cordoned off with police tape. Postmedia talked to two residents and a business owner near the park, which is beside Burnaby School District headquarters. They said they had not seen a homeless encampment in the park. One neighbour, who was out walking his dog, said he noticed a man living out of a single orange tent in recent months. “I don’t know why it would need to escalate to this level,” said the Burnaby resident, who asked not to be identified. “There is usually no one else but him there. It’s one tent, a small little tent — not like East Hastings or anything.” The Independent Investigations Office of B.C., which investigates deaths or serious injuries involving police, confirmed it sent investigators to the scene. “This is an absolutely tragic and horrific situation,” said Farnworth, who was overcome with emotion as he spoke from the legislature. “Every day we ask thousands of men and women in uniform in this province to do their duties, keeping our community safe, keeping the public safe, knowing full well that it’s an extremely dangerous job. “This is the worst news anyone wants to hear. My heart goes out to the family, the friends and the officers in the police departments of Burnaby and across the province who every day put their life on the line to keep all of us and our communities safe.” On Tuesday night a long procession of emergency services vehicles drove along Broadway in Vancouver to mark the loss of Const. Yang. Former attorney general and B.C. NDP leadership front-runner David Eby also issued a statement on Twitter saying: “My heart goes out to this officer and her family following this senseless killing. Every British Columbian should know their loved ones will return home from work safely every day. I’m thinking of all the heroes who put their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe.” Metro Vancouver Transit Police said in a statement their “outrage builds as our hearts break. Our officers worked closely with her and she will be deeply missed.” Police departments from Vancouver to Ottawa also expressed their sadness at the loss on social media. Heart-wrenching news today of the killing of an RCMP officer in Burnaby.My condolences to their fellow officers, family, and loved ones.This is an unimaginable loss in the line of duty. Here are some of the officers killed while on duty in British Columbia in recent years: Nov. 6, 2017: Abbotsford Police Department Const. John Davidson was shot and killed after he responded to reports of a possible stolen vehicle and shots fired. Oscar Arfmann ambushed the 53-year-old officer as he got out of his vehicle and shot him twice from behind. April 5, 2016: RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett, a 32-year-old mother of two young children, was killed when her marked police car was struck broadside by an impaired driver in Langford. She was the first female police officer to die on duty in B.C. Sept. 15, 2002: Richmond RCMP Const. Jimmy Ng, 31, died when his police cruiser was broadsided by a street racer who ran a red light at an estimated 134 km/h. Stuart Chan was jailed for the hit-and-run crash. Feb. 2, 1987: Sgt. Larry Young, a Vancouver police emergency response team leader, was shot and killed by a drug dealer waiting in ambush as Young led a raid on a basement suite. More than 1,000 officers of all ranks from across North America marched in Vancouver at his funeral. Sept. 19, 1980: Const. Tom Agar, 26. was shot to death at the Richmond RCMP detachment by gunman Steven LeClair, who had just gone on a shooting rampage in Vancouver. Another officer was injured. March 29, 1974: Const. Roger Pierlet was shot dead after stopping a car in Cloverdale while working what was supposed to be his last shift. June 18, 1962: Three young Kamloops RCMP constables — Gordon Pedersen, 25, Don Weisgerber, 23, and Joseph Keck, 25 — were killed by George Booth, an amateur marksman with a history of mental problems. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account A preliminary inquiry is underway for the man accused of murdering Burnaby Mountie Const. Shaelyn Yang while she was on duty last October Jongwon Ham was charged with first-degree murder on Oct one day after Yang was fatally stabbed at Burnaby’s Broadview Park the Crown will present its evidence to Vancouver provincial court Judge James Sutherland and Ham’s lawyers will get a chance to cross-examine witnesses If Sutherland decides there is sufficient evidence At around 10:30 a.m. that day, Yang had accompanied a City of Burnaby parks employee on a call to Broadview Park and tried to speak with a man who was sheltering in a tent in the park, according to the Independent Investigations Office When Yang and the parks employee approached the tent an altercation took place during which Ham was shot and Yang was stabbed The parks employee was physically unharmed during the incident Thousands of first responders honoured her at a regimental funeral in Richmond on Nov 2018 at 11:11 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}STRONGSVILLE OH — The much-anticipated Valley Parkway Connector Trail project will celebrate its grand opening on Monday The six-mile trail connects Brecksville and the Mill Stream Run Reservations The connector trail actually creates a link through three park systems — Scenic Park in the Rocky River Reservation Mill Stream Run Reservation and the Brecksville Reservation and Towpath Trail The Metroparks said the creation of a park-wide link has been a priority for park system leaders and was part of park founder William Stinchcomb's vision “The Valley Parkway Connector Trail is a critical piece of Stinchcomb’s vision of an inter-connected Emerald Necklace,” said Brian M “The trail not only links our reservations but also now serves as a local connection between neighborhoods Broadview Heights and North Royalton for their support of this important connection.” The project first became a public priority for the park nearly a decade ago That's when the Metroparks' Valley Parkway Trail Alignment Study was completed and identified the need for a connecting park trail Phase I of the project started in 2016 and connected parks in Brecksville with parks in Broadview Heights Work on phase II of the project started in early 2017 and is celebrating completion on Monday The trail itself is a 10-foot wide paved path The grand opening ceremony was held Monday morning at the Connector Trail along Metropolitan Park Drive near the entrance to the Seneca Golf Course in Broadview Heights Funding for the $4.75 million Connector Trail project came partly from the Clean Ohio Trail Fund which is given out by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources The cities of Broadview Heights and North Royalton (For more news like this, find your local Patch here. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Sign In Subscribe Now A Burnaby RCMP officer has died after being stabbed during an incident near the local hospital Tuesday (Oct A male suspect was shot and remains in hospital near the intersection of Canada Way and Curle Avenue in a grassy area between the Burnaby School District office and Broadview Park Police have identified the officer as 31-year-old Const who was part of the department’s outreach team and had been with them for three years Investigators say that it’s believed Yang was in the area to assist a city parks staff member in regards to a tent when an altercation occurred between Yang and a man Yang was stabbed and taken to hospital where she later died Police say they cannot comment on the extent of the suspect’s injuries but that they are receiving medical attention Police also won’t say if they have been arrested or charged a resident living across the street from Broadview Park said she wasn’t home when the stabbing occurred but that she heard from neighbours that there had been at least two gunshots She said she walks through the area next to Broadview Park on the way to her mosque and that she first noticed an small orangey-yellow tent there a few weeks ago Karim never saw anyone coming in and out of the tent though and she said she never saw city staff or police there either She said the tent is the first she has seen in that specific area but that she has heard from other neighbours that there are more tents within Broadview Park as well Karim said she has never felt unsafe in her neighbourhood Burnaby Chief Superintendent Graham De La Gorgendiere described Yang as a kind and compassionate person “I can tell you that an on-duty death is the most difficult and heart wrenching incident that we have to deal with as an organization.” Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Yang “sacrificed her life in the course of duty,” but he had no other details about her death A visibly shaken Farnworth said it is “absolutely a tragic and horrific situation.” He expressed sincere condolences to all police officers in B.C “Every day we ask thousands of men and women in uniform in this province to go out and do their duty knowing full well it’s an extremely dangerous job.” Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley said in a statement that the city is devastated to hear of the death of Yang fellow RCMP members and civilian staff during this terrible time I know our city staff and the community will also feel this deeply — please seek support if needed We will continue to work closely with the RCMP to provide all the support we can.” The Metro Vancouver Transit Police Department tweeted “outrage builds as our hearts break.” “Our officers worked closely with her and she will be deeply missed,” the statement said Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said he was devastated by the news of the loss of the officer in the line of duty my heart goes out to the family and friends of the deceased officer and to the entire Burnaby RCMP detachment,” he said in a tweet The Independent Investigations Office of B.C has confirmed it has been deployed to look into the incident The office investigates any incidents linked to police in B.C READ ALSO: Police identify 38-year-old as man gunned down at Vancouver golf course READ ALSO: Homicide team investigating after 2 found dead in vehicle near Burnaby high school Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines As thousands of first responders gathered in Richmond to honour slain Burnaby RCMP Const her alleged killer made another appearance in Vancouver provincial court It was the second court appearance for Ham who has been in custody since his arrest on Oct Yang was stabbed to death after she accompanied a City of Burnaby parks employee on a call to Broadview Park off Canada Way near the Burnaby-Vancouver border.  during which Yang was fatally stabbed and Ham was shot Ham was charged with first degree murder the following day.  A man has been charged with the first-degree murder of Burnaby Const who was fatally stabbed while attending a tent on Tuesday (Oct Prosecution Service confirmed the charges have been laid against Jongwon Ham He made an initial appearance in court Wednesday and is due back on Nov According to the Criminal Code first-degree murder charges are always laid when the victim is a police officer regardless of if it was planned and deliberate was wanted on assault charges from an incident in Vancouver on March 17 A warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday but Integrated Homicide Investigation Team media relations officer Timothy Pierotti said Yang was not enforcing the warrant when she was stabbed on Tuesday located in a grassy area between the Burnaby School District office and Broadview Park She was assisting a city parks employee in informing the tent’s occupant that he wasn’t allowed to pitch it there He said these kinds of calls were normal for Yang as she was part of the mental health and homelessness outreach team an altercation broke out between Yang and the man living in the tent IHIT investigators estimated it was only about 30 minutes between Yang attending the tent and being pronounced dead was also taken to hospital with serious injuries Yang was with the Burnaby detachment for three years Sign up for a free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters Suite C1-310 Danforth AveToronto ON M4K 1N6Canada City-sanctioned cruelty won't stop our community fighting against injustice The park where I once played soccer is now the space where I flushed pepper spray out of burning eyes while dodging horse hooves and police kettling. After the city’s brutal June 22 eviction of some two dozen unhoused people tenting in Trinity Bellwoods park it has become the memorial site of the city’s naiveté “Toronto The Good,” (if it ever was) is no more One month before the pandemic hit, I helped a newly unemployed congregant find a shelter bed. I remember him telling me that he found the shelter’s high-volume drug use disturbing He struggled to keep his composure whenever other residents went into mental health crises He felt abandoned when the pandemic forced social workers to work from home I have to get out of here,” I recall him saying “This place isn’t good for the soul.” He lived on the hope of finding safe affordable housing for another month before he died by suicide I helped his 11-year-old son choose what to put in the casket The city says their hands are tied, but council could repeal the bylaw about camping in parks Despite the brute force, several park residents still said “no” to the city’s inadequate offer of temporary housing The trauma of the day left its mark on us all. I can still see the horse hooves coming in my direction as I frantically flushed water into a stranger’s burning eyes. For those who once felt safest living in the open-air park, it now feels safer to live in tucked-away places, where even support workers with hot meals are having a hard time finding them.  Ad hoc volunteer-run community groups like the Encampment Support Network and advocacy groups like the Shelter & Housing Justice Network hope more people will sign up and show up You can find the action items on their websites With more military-style evictions predicted for the Moss Park it has been heartening to see so many neighbours turning up to support the unhoused and putting pressure on all levels of government to expedite the plans for long-term housing and social supports Though we saw our leaders act in the cruelest way possible the hundreds of supporters who gathered at Trinity Bellwoods reminded me that this city is kinder than we give it credit for but I’ll throw my lot in with those insisting on “Toronto Alexa Gilmour is the minister at Windermere United in Toronto She is the founder of the Stone Soup Network and a member of the Canadian Sanctuary Network and Faith in the City We hope you found this Broadview article engaging Our team is working hard to bring you more independent But Broadview is a nonprofit and these are tough times for magazines Thank you for being such wonderful readers Hillhurst United now draws hundreds every week Banned for life from the Ontario legislature's public gallery for his protest Jeffrey Dale is an outspoken advocate for safe-consumption sites The military style of evictions is in response to previous "civilized" attempts to evict in the past Other newspaper reports do not support your assertion of city cruelty For instance you failed to mention that by the end of the day 14 of the two dozen people living in the park agreed to accept the cities offer of shelter And the city was negotiating with the others You failed to mention that there were three protesters arrested and but no residents living in tents You failed to explain all of the safety issues (fires ect) that the city could no longer ignore after a year You failed to mention that the city was spending over 600 million on attempting to mitigate the homeless situation in Toronto which is more than double the amount spent just before the pandemic began You failed to mention the protesters refused to let the city workers talk to the individuals about alternative accommodations I had to read about five other news sources to get a balanced picture My concern is that your writing cannot be trusted to help the reader get a balanced sense of the issue you address You insert yourself in the story in dramatic fashion You did the same thing last year when you wrote about your participation in the El Paso protests on the US border issue last year Your assessment of US policy reflected a complete lack of the complexities of US immigration policy These young reporters are some of the most thoughtful I've ever met Our over-apologetic nature has become a joke A variety of stories touched you this year Three experts weigh in on our evolving relationship with giving I hope the experience of COVID-19 challenges Donald Trump to revisit his priorities and his life choices As authorities announced first-degree murder charges on Wednesday against the man accused of killing Burnaby RCMP Const the case is raising questions about how B.C communities are managing the homelessness crisis We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentYang was stabbed Tuesday morning as she accompanied a City of Burnaby parks worker who had been sent to a tent at Broadview Park off Canada Way to advise the occupant that they had to move on which investigates deaths or serious injuries involving police Prosecution Service said first-degree murder charges have been laid against Jongwon Ham is also facing an assault charge related to an incident in Vancouver on March 17 Homicide investigators said Yang was not at the park to serve the warrant and they were unaware if she knew about Ham’s background She died in hospital about 30 minutes after she was stabbed Ham has had run-ins with police in the past he was charged with assault and wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer who volunteered with victim services in Richmond before becoming a Mountie in 2019 was part of a special Burnaby RCMP team that takes the lead on homelessness and mental health issues for the department the team works with the Fraser Health assertive community treatment team and “has frequent contact with their clients who are considered high risk for violence,” said Burnaby RCMP spokesman Cpl to raise funds to help support Yang’s wife Simone police tape still surrounded the small orange tent which had been pitched in the grass at the side of a sports field and was surrounded by a few pieces of trash and fallen leaves this one blue and emblazoned with the homicide team logo said it is common for park staff to join police officers to check on people The city works to prevent homeless camps from forming by trying to find housing for people “We try to move tents along as quickly as we can but this is a real issue for every city in the Lower Mainland many people are living in our public spaces — many more than we who was acclaimed in the recent municipal election as no one ran against him said the city doesn’t have control over health policy or the judiciary who remain in shock and “devastated” by her death “It’s truly a horrible time for all of us.” the city will likely review its own policies to determine if there is a better or safer manner for city employees to conduct checks and respond to calls The city will also take its lead from Yang’s family and the RCMP in terms of how to honour and remember the fallen officer the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby expressed its condolences to Burnaby RCMP “This has never occurred before within our homeless population as most of our most vulnerable neighbours are peaceful and non-violent,” it said the House of Commons held a moment of silence to honour Yang and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid tribute He told the House that mental health supports need to be stepped up so police are not the sole providers for outreach in many situations Premier John Horgan called Yang’s death a “horrific tragedy.” “An incident like this is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those working to keep our communities safe,” he said on Twitter She “paid the ultimate sacrifice,” she said gluymes@postmedia.com You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience All fire and fireworks permits are suspended until further notice as conditions have made it dangerous for open burning Only recreational fires in approved containers or appliances are allowed Visit Strathcona.ca/fireban or call 780-400-2010 for more information Strathcona County’s enviroservice and recycling station at 101 Broadview Road in Sherwood Park will return to regular winter hours starting Monday The temporary recycling site at 420 Streambank Avenue will be closed after Friday November 6 “Thank you to our residents for your flexibility and patience while Broadview Enviroservice Station was in use by Alberta Health Services We appreciate how many of you held on to those recycling materials,” says Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank “And thank you to our staff who ensured services were available on weekends at Broadview and at alternate locations; including enforcement services staff who helped manage traffic at the busy testing site.” The health and safety of all staff and residents remains the top priority When visiting a County recycling facility: The temporary recycling site was opened to help residents manage their short-term recycling yard waste and waste during modified hours at Broadview Enviroservice Station Download the County’s waste management app for up-to-date program information and collection notices at strathcona.ca/greenroutineapp Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland successful and vibrant community of over 98,000 residents Strathcona County is made up of the urban area of Sherwood Park and a large adjacent rural area of farms It is home to 75 per cent of hydrocarbon processing in Western Canada Strathcona County is a leader in environmental conservation and 55 per cent of its land is within the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere Strathcona County is committed to balancing the unique needs of its diverse community Manage your alerts The Rooster Coffee House opened in December on a sleepy stretch of Broadview across from Riverdale Park Co-owned by Shawn Andrews and her partner Dave they were surprised at how quickly their dream turned into a reality Packed to the high ceilings on the Saturday afternoon of my visit it's full of people who treat it more like their living room than a cafe Comfy leather chairs are rearranged at will into more suitable positions for chatting or playing the board games casually strewn about on the vintage luggage that serves as coffee tables Want to have an afternoon work meeting with some friends or colleagues Pull up a chair at the huge rectangular table in the back Slide up to the bar seats at the window and gaze out over the park The Rooster Coffee House sells it's own specialty roasts, done to order by the artists at Te Aro Here you can get anything from a standard Americano or make choice from their selection of custom blends like Atomic Rooster or Bold Beaver ($2.75-$4.00) Not one to leave cautious neighborhood moms without options, Rooster offers an array of Tealish and kid friendly drinks -- including a surprising take on a hot chocolate called a Toastee Almond Latte -- containing no sugar and steeped in milk is not to be outdone by the killer hot chocolate The modern-meets-vintage design gives Rooster an elegant but comfortable vibe Cut glass chandeliers hang over the modern counter and old serving silverware provide places for dirty spoons taking special care to make each cup right while chatting up the regulars who came in droves Shawn tries to emphasize locally made products The treats on the counter come from a neighbor down the street butter tarts and homemade marshmallows ($1.75-$2.50) while local artist Matt Durant graces the walls with his unique work It's clear Shawn cares in a way that's characteristic of a small town upbringing attending to each and every detail -- right down to the dog mat and bowls out front which are there because she feels bad they can't all come inside Rooster doesn't share the street with much and that makes it the perfect neighborhood gathering spot The view from its windows offers a spectacular vista of the city and front row seats to some wonderful sunsets