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BCNov 03, 2020

Three people were found dead, fourth person found shot on Vancouver Island

Police say there is no risk to the public after three people were found dead and a fourth was found shot in a rural area on Vancouver Island. Police say a person riding an off-road motorcycle found the first body yesterday afternoon near Qualicum Beach. They say two other bodies were found nearby in a burned-out travel trailer and that a wounded man found in another trailer is in stable condition in hospital. Corporal Jesse Foreman says the investigation is in its early stages but police believe all four were well known to each other.
BCNov 02, 2020

Large and "hostile" crowd gathered downtown on Halloween night; Officers didn't issue tickets because of safety concerns

Vancouver police say a large and ``hostile'' crowd gathered downtown on Halloween night despite COVID-19 restrictions, but officers didn't issue tickets because of safety concerns. Police say in a news release officers were called to the Granville entertainment district Saturday night when a growing crowd of people weren't paying attention to physical distancing rules. It says officers stopped a Range Rover for a traffic violation and those inside ``swarmed'' the police. When the crowd grew to about 30 people, the officers called for backup. Police say one man was arrested for jumping on the
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CanadaNov 02, 2020

Police investigating ``very suspicious'' fires that engulfed two churches in southwestern Ontario

Police say they are investigating a pair of ``very suspicious'' fires that engulfed two churches in southwestern Ontario early Sunday. Emergency services say they responded to the first fire at the South Caradoc United Church in Strathroy-Caradoc, Ont., just past midnight. Police say that a few hours later, emergency services were called to St. Andrew's Anglican church seven kilometres away from the first fire. Ontario Provincial Police and the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service say they are collaborating on the two investigations. Police say no injuries were reported in the fires.
BCNov 02, 2020

Statement warns of up to 75mm rain in Metro Vancouver

Strong winds tore branches from trees and likely played a part in several outages this morning that cut power to nearly 2,500 customers in the Peace River region of northeastern BC. The region is one of several in the province affected by weather warnings today, including blizzard and winter storm warnings along most of both sides of the BC-Yukon boundary as up to 35 centimetres of snow and powerful winds make travel treacherous there. Rain warnings are up for western Vancouver Island and inland sections of the north coast as meteorologists predict up to 150 millimetres could deluge parts of
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WorldNov 02, 2020

IS attack on Afghan university leaves 22 dead, 22 wounded

A brazen attack by Islamic State militants who stormed the Kabul University has left at least 22 dead and 22 wounded in the Afghan capital. The assault sparked a hours-long gunbattle on the school's campus on Monday. The Interior Ministry says all three attackers were ultimately killed in the ensuing firefight at the country's largest school. The Taliban promptly issued a statement denying they were behind the assault. The attack came as the insurgents are continuing peace talks with the U.S.-backed government in Qatar, with the aim to help the U.S. finally withdraw from Afghanistan. Later in
BCNov 02, 2020

Army reservist from BC killed during a training exercise in Alberta

A 29 year old Army reservist from BC has been identified as the soldier killed Saturday during a training exercise at a military base in Alberta. The Canadian Armed Forces says Corporal James Choi of the Royal Westminster Regiment in New Westminster was shot late Friday night while taking part in live-fire training at CFB Wainwright. Choi, who was serving alongside members of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry at the time, was treated at the scene before being airlifted to an Edmonton hospital. The incident is under investigation.
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CanadaNov 02, 2020

Government is prepared for any possible outcome of tomorrow's US election: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is prepared for any possible outcome of tomorrow's US election. For weeks, Trudeau has avoided commenting on how Canada plans to respond to the results. But he says the reaction will be based on how to defend Canada's interests and values in dealing with its largest trading partner and closest ally. Trudeau says his government is looking carefully at proposals made by both President Donald Trump and former vice-president Joe Biden. Voters go to the polls in the United States tomorrow, although record numbers of Americans have already voted in
BCNov 02, 2020

Party-goers in Vancouver flout COVID-19 rules Halloween night

Vancouver police say they are disappointed after social media posts showed downtown streets crowded with party-goers on Halloween night, apparently flouting COVID-19 safety protocols.Spokesman Const. Jason Doucette says it wasn't possible to try to disperse the alcohol-fuelled crowd or issue tickets due to a number of factors.He says the number of people in downtown grew larger than expected and additional resources were brought in from around the city.Doucette says police made a number of arrests for minor offences, such as causing a disturbance, but there were no reported injuries.He says p
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BCOct 31, 2020

B.C. reports 272 cases of COVID-19, one more death

The B.C. government says it will increase surveillance this weekend as an order limiting the number of people who can visit a home is in effect because of COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced this week that gatherings are now limited to people in an immediate household, plus their so-called ``safe six''' guests. In a joint statement, Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix are reminding people to make the Halloween weekend safe for everyone by maintaining safe physical distances from one another. They say this is also not the time for large gatherings in homes as the nu

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BCDec 18, 2025

Coquitlam RCMP warn residents after spike in home break-ins targeting back doors

Coquitlam RCMP are urging residents to take extra precautions after a recent increase in residential break and enters across the city, many involving similar methods and locations. Police say the incidents have raised concern among investigators due to their frequency and pattern. Mounties report receiving about 21 complaints of residential break-ins since November 23. In most cases, suspects entered homes through rear sliding glass doors, with incidents largely occurring between mid-afternoon and late evening, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Police note that homes backing onto green spaces, trails, or
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BCDec 18, 2025

Burnaby RCMP seek public help to identify suspects in South Burnaby package theft

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify three people believed to be involved in a package theft at a South Burnaby home earlier this month. Police say the incident happened just before noon on December 1, when a dark-coloured SUV stopped outside a residence. Investigators allege a male suspect briefly exited the vehicle before two female suspects approached the front door and removed multiple delivered packages, placing them in the back of the SUV before driving away. Mounties say package thefts typically increase during the holiday season, with residents across Burnaby and
IndiaDec 18, 2025

Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea to attend Parliament session

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who had sought permission to attend the ongoing winter session of Parliament. During the hearing, the court noted that the matter had been repeatedly deferred over the past three days due to the absence of Amritpal Singh’s legal counsel. The bench observed that with the winter session concluding on Friday, it was no longer feasible for the MP to secure parole and participate in the remaining proceedings. The court advised that any request to attend future sessions of
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BCDec 18, 2025

Five firearms, stolen bullion seized in Abbotsford break-and-enter investigation

Abbotsford police say five firearms and a large quantity of stolen property have been recovered following the execution of a search warrant tied to a series of break-and-enter cases across the Lower Mainland. The Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit began investigating in mid-October after receiving multiple reports of property crimes in the region. Investigators later identified suspects believed to be connected to a problem residence in the 27800 block of Myrtle Avenue, an address known to police. On December 10, officers from the Crime Reduction Unit, assisted by frontline
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CanadaDec 18, 2025

Pablo Rodriguez steps down as Quebec Liberal leader amid party turmoil

Pablo Rodriguez has resigned as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party just six months after taking on the role, saying his continued presence had become a distraction as the party prepares for the next provincial election. Speaking to reporters in Montreal, Rodriguez said he made the decision out of a sense of responsibility to the party, adding that unity will be critical if the Liberals hope to rebuild support and challenge the governing Coalition Avenir Québec next year. He said he is leaving with his head held high, despite the difficult circumstances surrounding his departure. Rodriguez, a