Explosive at B.C. minister’s office ‘homemade,’ not intended to hurt anyone: RCMP

NORTH VANCOUVER — Police say an explosive device that blew open the door at a British Columbia cabinet minister’s constituency office in North Vancouver was “unsophisticated” and “homemade.”

Cpl. Mansoor Sahak with North Vancouver RCMP says the device was likely a number of bear bangers or fireworks taped together and lit by a fuse.

The explosive went off just after 4 a.m. outside the office of Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma on June 27.

Police released photos hoping the public will recognize the two male suspects, including one man who was wearing a long, blond wig and a dark hoodie.

There were two explosions in the area near the same time, and Sahak says they believe the two men were also responsible for damaging a street sign earlier that morning.

He says the motive for the attack is still unknown, but they apparently didn’t intend to hurt anyone, and for now, police are looking at recommending potential charges of mischief.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025.

Nono Shen, The Canadian Press