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BCJan 15, 2020

Three arrested in Chilliwack during drug-trafficking investigation

RCMP say the alleged sale of illicit drugs at a home in Chilliwack has led to an investigation resulting in the separate arrests of three people. Police say officers also seized about 30 baggies containing what's believed to be crack cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with drug paraphernalia and cash at another home in the Fraser Valley community. Property linked to thefts reported to police was also found at the second home. Police say a report recommending drug-related charges will be forwarded to the public prosecution service.
BCJan 15, 2020

Man found dead in Burnaby has been identified

A man found dead on the street in Burnaby has been identified, and investigators believe his death is linked to the drug trade. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Unit says 51-year-old Joseph Vincent Morrissey of Vancouver died under suspicious circumstances. Morrissey's body was found Monday (in the 6700-block of Fourth Street) and police say his injuries are consistent with foul play. Sergeant Frank Jang is appealing for pedestrians or anyone with dash-camera footage to contact IHIT if they were in the area of Lakefield Drive and Fourth Street and happened to see any suspicious activity
BCJan 15, 2020

Duchess of Sussex visits women's shelter in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

A women's shelter in Vancouver received a royal visit on Tuesday from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre shared photo of Meghan's visit on Facebook.The shelter says staff spoke with her about issues affecting women in the community.Meghan and her husband Prince Harry recently announced they will step down from senior royal duties and split their time between Canada and the U.K.The Queen has since said she is supportive of the couple's decision.British Columbia Premier John Horgan has said he's already had conversations with the prime minister about the couple po
BCJan 15, 2020

B.C. lifeguard sentenced to six years for child pornography, sexual exploitation

It's possible "an entire generation" of boys in Summerland, B.C., may have been surreptitiously recorded in the nude at the community's pool over a 10- to 15-year period, a judge said Monday before passing sentence on a former lifeguard who created the videos. Edward Casavant, 55, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, making child pornography, voyeurism and sexual exploitation of a person with a disability, and was sentenced to six years in prison. With enhanced credit for time served, Casavant, who gave himself the nickname "Eddie Spaghetti" and retired from his job at the Summe
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BCJan 14, 2020

B.C. gondola ride to reopen early after cable cut by vandals last August

Operators of the Sea to Sky Gondola say the attraction will reopen ahead of schedule after vandals cut the ride's main cable last August. The company says operations in Squamish, B.C., will resume Feb. 14, several weeks ahead of the previously estimated date. The ride's 30 cabins, each capable of carrying eight people, smashed to the ground but the vandalism occurred while the attraction was closed and no one was hurt. The main cable and 30 new cabins arrived from Europe in the months after the incident and general manager Kirby Brown says final safety inspections and certification by Technic
BCJan 14, 2020

Victoria-bound WestJet plane lands in Vancouver after hitting a bird

A WestJet plane bound for Victoria from Calgary has landed in Vancouver after striking a bird in the air. A statement from the company says WestJet flight 209 reported hitting the bird while inbound to Victoria. The statement says a decision was made to divert to Vancouver due to the availability of maintenance resources. It says the flight landed normally and the aircraft has subsequently been removed from service for required safety inspections. WestJet says it sincerely apologizes for the interruption to passengers' travel plans and any inconvenience it may have caused. It adds all 31
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InternationalJan 14, 2020

Iran arrests 'some individuals' over accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner

Iran's judiciary has announced it has arrested "some individuals" in connection with the accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner that claimed the lives of all 176 people aboard. Without providing additional details, Judiciary spokesperson Gholamhossein Esmaili said that "extensive investigations have taken place and some individuals are arrested", Al Jazeera reported. After the initial denial, Iran on Saturday admitted that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had shot down the plane in a "disastrous mistake." Iran's delayed acknowledgement on the same had triggered protests in Teh
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BCJan 14, 2020

Horgan says 'rule of law applies,' LNG pipeline will proceed despite protests

Premier John Horgan says a natural gas pipeline across northern British Columbia will be built despite on going protests and an eviction notice from some hereditary Indigenous leaders. The premier says the courts have ruled in favour of the project and the rule of law will apply to ensure work continues on the Coastal GasLink pipeline across northern B.C. to a coastal an export terminal. The 670-kilometre pipeline is part of a $40 billion liquefied natural gas project. Horgan says the project has received approval from 20 Indigenous nations along the pipeline route and its completion is of vi
BCJan 14, 2020

B.C. police watchdog investigating fatal shooting of man in southern Interior

The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia is investigating the fatal shooting of a man following an hours-long standoff with police in the southern Interior of the province. Lytton RCMP say they got a call about a man in distress at about 8 a.m. on Monday. They say the man had firearms and there was a report of gunfire from the residence soon after police arrived. Police say there were two other people who were safely evacuated from the house while the man remained inside and negotiations continued. They say at about 2 p.m., an interaction between the man and the officers resu

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Woman fatally shot in Toronto's Etobicoke; suspect arrested, police say

A woman was fatally shot in Toronto's Etobicoke neighbourhood early Saturday morning, and a suspect has been arrested, according to Toronto Police. Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting at about 7:20 a.m. near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard. The woman was found with gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead. Police have not publicly identified the victim or the accused, and the investigation remains ongoing. An eyewitness told media the victim appeared to be a woman in her early 20s and was walking from a nearby bus stop when a man approached her from behind, brief
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Surrey Council to Vote on Contract for 56 New Speed Bumps Near Schools and Parks

The City of Surrey is moving ahead with plans to install 56 new speed bumps near schools and parks as part of efforts to improve safety for children and pedestrians. Surrey City Council is scheduled to vote Monday on a contract to carry out the project. According to the council agenda, the project will be funded through the City's 2026 transportation budget. If approved, installation is expected to begin later this month, with work targeted for completion by the end of September ahead of the new school year. The proposed construction schedule would allow work to take place Monday through Frida
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EnglishJul 24, 2026

Roundtable to examine Canada's proposed Safe Social Media Act

The federal government is set to hold a roundtable discussion on Monday to examine the proposed Safe Social Media Act, known as Bill C-34, as consultations continue on new digital safety measures. According to the government, Canadian Culture Minister Mark Miller will co-chair the discussion with British Columbia Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler. The meeting is expected to focus on key provisions of the proposed legislation and broader digital safety regulations. The government introduced Bill C-34 in the House of Commons in June. The proposed legislation would prohibit children under the a
BCJul 24, 2026

Livingstone Avenue closed through the weekend in Abbotsford for Highway 1 widening project

Abbotsford Police have issued a traffic advisory as construction continues on the Highway 1 widening project through the Fraser Valley. According to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation, Livingstone Avenue in Abbotsford will be fully closed through the weekend. The closure begins Friday and is expected to remain in effect until Monday morning. The affected section extends from east of Mall Access Road to west of Gardner Park. According to Abbotsford Police, access to local businesses and residential properties will be maintained throughout the closure. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate
BCJul 24, 2026

Wildfire smoke degrades air quality across parts of B.C.; warnings remain in effect

Smoke from ongoing wildfires in British Columbia continues to reduce air quality across several parts of the province, with Kelowna experiencing hazardous conditions on Thursday. According to IQAir, Kelowna's Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 300 at one point Thursday afternoon, making it the city with the poorest air quality in the world during that period. Earlier in the week, Ashcroft recorded Canada's worst air quality on Monday morning. Environment Canada has maintained high-impact air quality warnings for several regions, including the Fraser Canyon, Merritt and Kelowna. The agency says w