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BCSep 22, 2025

Convoy of police and other vehicles outside B.C. ostrich farm, advocate says

An advocate for a flock of 400 ostriches in British Columbia's Interior says she believes the cull at the farm is imminent. A spokeswoman for the farm, Katie Pasitney, says a convoy of police vehicles and waste disposal trucks is outside the property in Edgewood, B.C. A live video posted on Facebook shows the vehicles driving along the road heading toward the farm. Neither the RCMP nor the Canadian Food Inspection were immediately available to provide comment. Pasitney asks the farm's followers in the video to please "stop the massacre" from happening. Some of the birds on the farm were infect
AlbertaSep 22, 2025

Searchers look for missing boy, 5, last seen walking near Alberta campground

Searchers from Alberta and British Columbia have joined the effort to find a five-year-old boy who police say disappeared near a campground. RCMP say in a news release that Darius Macdougall was reported missing around 11:30 a.m., and was last seen walking with his family about four kilometres south of Crowsnest Pass near Island lake Campground in southern Alberta. Police say the boy has a medical issue which may prevent him from responding to others. They say RCMP and conservation officers are on the scene, joined by searchers from multiple agencies. Police say the searchers ar
WorldSep 22, 2025

UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel

The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel. The coordinated initiative on Sunday from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies of Israel reflects growing outrage at Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza. More countries are expected to join the list recognizing a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France, which like the U.K., is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.'s move is intended ``to revive the ho
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BCSep 19, 2025

Police investigate shooting in Northwest Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shooting at a business in Northwest Surrey. On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:35 am, Surrey Police Service received reports of a shooting near 108 Avenue and 125 Street, Surrey. Police arrived on scene and located numerous bullet holes in the rear of a business. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and assisting with the investigation. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, the identity of the suspect,
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more ministers visiting China, after canola trip

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more high-level visits to China, as Canada tries working out a trade spat targeting Canadian canola. Blois is the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and he joined Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a visit to China earlier this month to advocate for Beijing to drop its tariffs on Canadian canola. China imposed significant tariffs on Canadian canola this year following Ottawa's move to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Blois says during the four-day trip, he and Moe visited Chinese officials in the country's trade, foreign-a
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BCSep 19, 2025

RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.

One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with multiple counts of assault while off-duty, leading to the appointment of a special prosecutor. The BC Prosecution Service says Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, who is the RCMP's Pacific Region commander, is accused of assault and assault by choking against one person, and a single count of assault against a second person. A news release from the prosecution service says Teboul was charged in provincial court on Thursday, as a result of alleged offences in Abbotsford on July 2. It says his first appearance in court is sc
BCSep 19, 2025

Workers, communities affected by tariffs will benefit from expanded supports in B.C.

People adversely affected by tariffs imposed by the United States will benefit from expanded supports through two new initiatives delivered by the Province in partnership with the Government of Canada. Originally focused on forestry, the Build Your Own Future (BYOF) program is being expanded to support workers across all industries affected by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs. The program offers five-day business bootcamps, with one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help displaced workers transition into entrepreneurship. Participants who complete the program are eligible for a $5,00
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Pierre Poilievre targets Mark Carney's Mexico trip

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre today targeted Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Mexico, saying that Carney has returned empty-handed. Poilievre said that the Prime Minister's visit was all about air-to-air talk and nothing but fake deals. He said that our free trade with Mexico has been in place for three decades and Carney's visit has added nothing new to it except a photo shoot. Poilievre is also attacking the Prime Minister over the delay in the federal budget, saying that Carney calls himself a 'great economist' but never ask him why the budget was delayed so much or how big the
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Liberals’ new hate crime bill targets 'symbols' of hate

The Liberal government has introduced legislation to create four new hate-related criminal offences. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the bill will create new crimes of obstruction and intimidation aimed at protecting religious institutions. Fraser says the bill will make it a criminal offence to wilfully promote hate through the use of hate symbols. That designation would apply to two Nazi symbols — the swastika and the SS bolt — and symbols of designated terrorist entities. Fraser says the bill also would create a new category of hate crime which would be layered on top of existing offe

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BCAug 05, 2026

SFU Medical School Welcomes First 48 Students to Address B.C.'s Doctor Shortage

Simon Fraser University's new medical school in Surrey, B.C., has officially welcomed its first class of 48 students, marking a major milestone in the province's efforts to tackle the ongoing shortage of family doctors and primary care providers. The inaugural group began orientation on Wednesday and will follow an accelerated, year-round medical program that allows students to earn their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in three years instead of the traditional four. The first graduates are expected to begin residency training as early as 2029. B.C. Premier David Eby described the new school as
BCAug 05, 2026

Vancouver home sales fall nearly 10% in July, erasing June gains

Home sales across the Vancouver region slowed again in July, falling nearly 10 per cent from a year earlier and wiping out the gains recorded in June. According to Greater Vancouver Realtors, a total of 2,061 residential properties were sold last month, down 9.8 per cent compared with July 2025. Sales were also 18.6 per cent below the region's 10-year seasonal average. Andrew Lis, Chief Economist and Vice-President of Data Analytics at Greater Vancouver Realtors, said the real estate market has followed a pattern of "one step forward and one step back" over the past several years, with the Jun
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CanadaAug 05, 2026

Indian-origin hiker missing on Vancouver Island, massive search operation underway

An Indian-origin man has gone missing while hiking in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, prompting an extensive search operation involving helicopters, search dogs and specialized rescue teams. According to RCMP, 25-year-old Keshav Jindal was last seen hiking on Mount Albert Edward on the afternoon of Aug. 3. He has not been seen or heard from since. RCMP said Jindal is approximately 5-foot-7 in height. Comox Valley Search and Rescue spokesperson Paul Berry said Jindal was hiking toward the summit with a companion when the two became separated along the trail. He failed to return
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CanadaAug 05, 2026

WestJet resumes normal operations after flight attendant strike

Canada's second-largest airline, WestJet, has announced that it has fully resumed normal operations following disruptions caused by a flight attendant strike. The airline said it is back to its regular schedule and is continuing to rebook passengers whose flights were cancelled over the weekend. According to WestJet, all scheduled flights on Wednesday are operating without disruption. The airline also thanked customers for their patience as it worked to restore services throughout the week. Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows that after more than 900 flights were cancelled between S
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WorldAug 05, 2026

Trump says US-Iran talks made "very good" progress, raising hopes of easing tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration's day-long talks with Iran on Tuesday were "very good," raising fresh hopes that the five-month-long conflict could soon move toward a resolution. Following Trump's remarks, oil prices fell across Asian markets while stock markets rallied, reflecting growing investor optimism. Markets are anticipating a possible agreement that could help restore shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies. Trump has previously warned that failure to reach a deal with Iran could lead to large-scale military act