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CanadaFeb 12, 2026

Transit Police seek witnesses after sexual assault near Scott Road SkyTrain Station in Surrey

Metro Vancouver Transit Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a reported sexual assault in the parking area next to Scott Road SkyTrain Station in North Surrey. Police say the incident occurred on January 21 shortly after 4:00 p.m. at the Scott Road Park and Ride Lot A, near 110 Avenue and 126A Street. A woman was walking from the SkyTrain station to her vehicle, which was parked in a far corner of the lot, when she was approached from behind and assaulted. Investigators say the woman fought back and the suspect fled in the direction of the station. The suspect is descr
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AlbertaFeb 12, 2026

Calgary police investigate targeted shooting outside southeast restaurant

Calgary police are investigating what they describe as an organized crime related shooting that took place outside a restaurant in the city’s southeast late Wednesday night. Officers were called to a Cactus Club location along Macleod Trail Southeast after reports that a man had been shot while sitting inside his vehicle in the parking area. Emergency crews transported the victim to hospital in critical condition. Police later confirmed his condition had improved and he is now listed as stable. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and say the victim was likely followed or approach
AlbertaFeb 12, 2026

Alberta youth sentenced to intensive rehabilitation for attempted murder of younger brother

An Alberta provincial court judge has sentenced a 13 year old boy to three years in an intensive rehabilitation program after he pleaded guilty to attempting to kill his younger brother in a violent attack last summer. Court heard the boy was 12 years old when he repeatedly stabbed his seven year old brother inside the family’s Lethbridge home in August. Police initially responded to reports that an unknown man had entered the residence and assaulted the child before fleeing. Investigators later determined the suspect was the older sibling. The youth admitted to attempted murder in earlier p
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WorldFeb 12, 2026

Bangladesh wraps up first general election since 2024 government ouster

Voting has concluded across Bangladesh in the country’s first general election since the August 2024 ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Election officials reported that polling began at 7:30 am local time and continued until 4:30 pm without any suspension or cancellation at voting centres. According to preliminary figures released Thursday afternoon, voter turnout reached 47.91 per cent by 2 pm across approximately 36,000 polling stations nationwide. Ballot counting began shortly after polls closed, with results expected to be announced in phases. Authorities said
AlbertaFeb 12, 2026

Edmonton church deacon charged with sexual assault and interference

An Edmonton church deacon is facing criminal charges in connection with an alleged sexual offence reported to have taken place late last year. Edmonton Police Service say the investigation relates to an incident that occurred in November. A 48-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. Police have not released additional details about the complainant in order to protect privacy. Investigators say they believe there may be other potential victims and are urging anyone with information or similar experiences to contact police. Authorities have not indicated whethe
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WorldFeb 12, 2026

Activists say more than 7,000 killed in Iran protest crackdown as death toll disputed

Human rights activists say the number of people killed during last month’s nationwide protests in Iran has climbed to at least 7,002, sharply higher than figures released by the Iranian government. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported Thursday that it has verified thousands of deaths through a network of contacts inside the country. The organization, which has tracked previous waves of unrest in Iran, said the count continues to rise gradually as it crosschecks information amid restricted communications and internet disruptions. Iran’s government has provided only one
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CanadaFeb 12, 2026

U.S. House debates resolution to roll back Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives debated legislation aimed at ending tariffs imposed on Canadian goods under a fentanyl-related border emergency declared by President Donald Trump last year. Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks, who introduced the resolution, told lawmakers that Canada should not be treated as a security threat. He described Canada as a long-standing ally and argued that U.S. government data shows only a small fraction of fentanyl seizures occur along the northern border compared with the U.S.–Mexico boundary. President Trump declared a national emergency tied
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CanadaFeb 11, 2026

Surrey Police Seek Public Help After Youth Assaulted in Whalley Area

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of assaulting a teenage girl in the Whalley neighbourhood earlier this month. Police say the incident happened at about 4:35 pm on February 6, when the youth was walking eastbound along 100 Avenue near 123A Street. Investigators report that a man approached her from behind and briefly wrapped his arms around her upper body. The girl was able to free herself, and the suspect ran southbound on 123A Street. She was not physically injured. The suspect is described as an adult man, possibly White or Middle Ea
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BCFeb 11, 2026

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, B.C. Conservative leader respond after Tumbler Ridge shooting

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and B.C. Conservative Leader Harman Bhangu issued statements following the fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. As per RCMP public updates, the officers responded to a report of an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, 2026 and issued a public alert as police responded. RCMP later said investigators were continuing to process scenes as the investigation continued. In an official statement posted by the City of Surrey, Locke said Surrey stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the Tumbler Ridge community. She described the

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Premier Eby tours progress at the new Surrey hospital and BC Cancer Centre construction site

Premier David Eby was in Surrey today. At around 10 a.m., he toured the new Surrey Hospital and BC Cancer Centre, being built near 180 Street and James Hill Drive in Surrey. He held technical discussions with trades team and the hospital representatives regarding construction works and the hospital. Speaking to the media after the visit, Premier said “the last time I came to this place, this seemed like a big hole in the ground, and today the construction work of the hospital is progressing in the right direction.” The Premier, while explaining the information gathered from the sites duri
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Canada’s Minister of Canada–U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington today as both countries prepare for a mandatory review of the continental trade agreement known as Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement. LeBlanc’s office said the meeting will focus on the upcoming review of the pact, commonly called CUSMA, as well as other bilateral trade issues between Canada and the United States. The agreement, which also includes Mexico, requires a joint review by member countries to determine whether the deal will continue or
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B.C. legislature passes Trade Recognition Act allowing goods sold in Canada to be sold in province

The British Columbia legislature has passed Bill 5, the Trade Recognition Act, with support from all parties, a move the provincial government says will reduce interprovincial trade barriers and expand market access for businesses. The legislation allows goods and services that are legally sold in another Canadian province or territory to be sold in British Columbia without requiring duplicate provincial certification, according to the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon said the measure builds on previous efforts to streamline i
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Coroner says B.C. teen drowned after dingo attack on Australian island

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CanadaMar 06, 2026

Canada issues travel advisory warning citizens about security risks in Pakistan

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