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BCMay 11, 2021

Richmond RCMP add intersection video cameras to their public safety toolbox

Richmond RCMP now has access to video cameras at traffic intersections throughout the city. For several months now, the City of Richmond has been installing intersection video cameras at 110 major traffic intersections across the city. Beginning April 28th, these cameras started recording. Officer-in-charge of the Richmond RCMP, Chief Superintendent Will Ng said, "This is an important advancement for public safety in our community, especially when it comes to road safety. While they can offer evidence in a variety of investigations, video cameras are particularly useful in traffic collision in
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BCMay 11, 2021

B.C. reports 1,759 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths over the weekend

BC is reporting 1,759 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has also announced 20 additional deaths, bringing the total in the province to 1,622. Dr. Henry says more than two-million residents have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the immunization program is rapidly accelerating. She says that starting tonight, all those 40 and older will be able to book an appointment for a vaccination, as well as all those 18 and up in high risk areas. Dr. Henry says COVID-19 measures will eventually be loosened across the province
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CanadaMay 10, 2021

Ontario likely to mix 1st and 2nd vaccine doses amid lack of AstraZeneca supply

Ontario will likely mix and match COVID-19 vaccine doses in light of uncertain future supply of all the shots approved for use in Canada. Health Minister Christine Elliott says it's likely that recipients of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may receive a different shot for their second dose. The province is waiting for the results from a U.K. study on mixing different vaccines and on advice from a federal immunization panel. Quebec has also said that it plans to mix vaccines due to supply shortages, substituting the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the Moderna vaccines in order to quickly give booste
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BCMay 10, 2021

28 year old Karman Grewal identified as victim in Richmond shooting

Homicide investigators confirm the latest deadly shooting in Metro Vancouver was targeted and gang-related. Police say 28 year old Karman Grewal was known to them and fatally shot yesterday afternoon on the sidewalk outside the international departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has released few other details about Grewal's shooting, the 10th in the last three weeks in Metro Vancouver and the fifth fatality that was targeted. Police confirm shots were fired at an RCMP cruiser as an officer tried to pull over a black SUV carrying the
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BCMay 10, 2021

20 year old Ahmed Tahir charged in Burnaby shooting incident that killed a 19 year old man

Police say an innocent bystander was hurt in Saturday's fatal shooting in broad daylight on a busy Burnaby street, another sign of the increasingly brazen gang conflict underway in Metro Vancouver. Sergeant Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said earlier that the Burnaby shooting that killed a 19 year old man on Saturday evening and Sunday's slaying at Vancouver's airport are all part of a gang battle. Superintendent Dave Chauhan leads the team and says 20-year-old Ahmed Tahir, shown in court records to be known to police, has been arrested and charged with first-degree
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WorldMay 10, 2021

7 people dead in birthday party shooting at Colorado

Colorado authorities are investigating why a gunman opened fire at a weekend birthday party, killing his girlfriend and five other adults inside a house trailer before killing himself. Police say the shooting happened just after midnight on Sunday in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Spings Gazette reported that oficers arrived at a home trailer to find six people dead and a man with serious injuries who died later at a hospital. Police say the suspected shooter was the boyfriend of a female victim at the party attended by friends, family and children. He walked inside and opened fire before sho
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BCMay 10, 2021

More than half-a-million dollars lost to fraud in Surrey since January

Surrey RCMP is reminding the public to be aware of investment scams after a persistent number of reports throughout 2021.Since January 2021, Surrey RCMP have received 59 reports of fraud involving crypto currency totaling approximately $612,748 lost by unsuspecting victims.The most commonly reported fraud still remains CRA / Police scams which accounted for 25 of the total reports. The scams usually involve fraudsters attempting to pass themselves off as someone in authority. They may impersonate a police officer or an employee of a business, financial institution or government agency such as
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BCMay 10, 2021

IIO investigating after woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds

BC's police watchdog is investigating after a woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds in Ucluelet. RCMP were called to a home late Saturday afternoon after a report of a disturbance and a man needing medical assistance. They say they encountered a woman with a weapon when they entered the home. The Independent Investigations Office of BC says the woman sustained serious injuries after police fired shots. It says both the man and woman were taken to hospital.
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BCMay 10, 2021

Police say gang conflict in Metro Vancouver may be behind shooting death at airport

The death of a 28-year-old man outside the departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport is believed to be linked to the ongoing gang conflict that has gripped British Columbia's Lower Mainland, police say.Sgt. Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said the victim is known to police and the shooting needs to stop. ``I think we're all tired of seeing the violence that is taking place on our streets,'' Jang said during a late news conference Sunday. An SUV with at least two people inside was seen leaving the scene.A short time later, fire crews in Surrey were called to

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Ontario investigating suspected Ebola case linked to East Africa travel

Ontario health officials say a patient who recently returned from East Africa has been hospitalized and tested for Ebola as a precautionary measure. A spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health said the testing is being conducted under established medical protocols and “out of an abundance of caution.” Officials said there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the province. Public health authorities said infection-control measures have been implemented to reduce any potential risk of transmission. Officials also emphasized that Ebola does not spread easily through the air and said
CanadaMay 21, 2026

Toronto Pearson airport baggage tag scam linked to international drug smuggling investigation

A suspected international drug smuggling network operating through Toronto Pearson International Airport has been uncovered following the arrest of six baggage and ramp employees over the past year, according to reports citing an RCMP investigation. Authorities allege the scheme involved switching baggage tags on passengers’ luggage and replacing them with suitcases containing illegal drugs destined for international locations. The operation allegedly led to several innocent Canadian travellers being detained abroad on drug trafficking allegations. Reports indicate at least 17 passengers wer
AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Edmonton police seize $8M worth of cocaine in multi-province drug investigation

Edmonton police say a nearly two-year joint investigation involving police agencies in Ontario and Winnipeg has led to the seizure of $37.2 million worth of illegal drugs across Canada and the arrest of 33 people. According to the Edmonton Police Service, officers executed a search warrant on April 16 in the area of 109 Street and Jasper Avenue, where investigators seized approximately 80 kilograms of cocaine, 176 grams of methamphetamine, 50 pounds of buffing agent, a firearm, ammunition and about $30,000 in cash. Police estimated the street value of the cocaine at roughly $8 million. A 21-ye
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BCMay 20, 2026

Carney says new oil pipeline would require emissions plan, Indigenous consultation

Prime Minister Mark Carney says any future oil pipeline connecting Alberta to the British Columbia coast would depend on conditions including a major emissions-reduction project, economic benefits for B.C., and constitutionally required consultation with First Nations. Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Carney said the pipeline proposal discussed last week between the federal and Alberta governments would only move forward alongside the proposed Pathways Alliance carbon capture project. He said Indigenous consultation under Section 35 of the Constitution is “non-negotiable.”
AlbertaMay 20, 2026

Alberta ticket wins $12.5M share of Lotto Max jackpot

A Lotto Max ticket purchased in Alberta has won a $12.5-million share of the latest jackpot draw, according to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The corporation said the winning ticket was sold somewhere in Alberta outside the Edmonton and Calgary regions. Another winning ticket was sold in Quebec, splitting the $25-million jackpot between the two winners. Lottery officials said the Alberta ticket holder has one year from the draw date to claim the prize. The winning location and ticket holder have not yet been identified publicly. The jackpot split means multiple winners matched all sev