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BCSep 23, 2021

Targeted shooting in Surrey leaves two people injured

Two men have been hurt in a targeted, early morning shooting in Surrey. RCMP say the victims, aged 23 and 47, were attacked in a home in the Newton neighbourhood at around 5 am. Both men are expected to survive and investigators say one of them was also shot while standing in the driveway of the same home about two months ago. Although police say the attack is targeted, they haven't said if it might be linked to Metro Vancouver's ongoing gang conflict.
BCSep 23, 2021

Elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C., temporarily closed over COVID-19 spike

An elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C., has been temporarily closed due to what the principal says is a spike in COVID-19 cases. A statement on the Promontory Heights Elementary website says cases of the virus have been climbing since the first week of school. Principal Chuck Bloch says the school's medical health officer has ordered a halt to in-person learning to stem the spread of infections. Online learning will be offered until the school's expected reopening on Oct. 4. The Ministry of Health reported 759 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. on Wednesday, with 5,458 active cases provincewide.
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BCSep 23, 2021

Lululemon is Team Canada's official outfitter until after the 2028 Summer Games

Vancouver-based athletic company Lululemon is a winner with Canada's Olympic and Paralympic committees. They've signed Lululemon as the official outfitter of Team Canada, starting with next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing. The contract runs until after the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Athletes, coaches and other members of Team Canada will wear Lululemon-designed clothing and accessories for opening and closing ceremonies, medal ceremonies and within the athletes' village.
BCSep 23, 2021

New online service to file family law case applications in B.C.

British Columbians can now complete and file many Provincial Court family law applications online, a move the province says will make the justice system more accessible and safer for people experiencing family violence. The new service allows digital filing for child support, parenting arrangements, protection orders, and other case management matters. Users answer guided questions and can save progress, while the platform includes trauma-informed features such as safety checks, a quick exit button, and links to support resources. Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Grace Lore said the c
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CanadaSep 23, 2021

RCMP charge SNC-Lavalin, former execs with fraud over alleged bribery

The SNC Lavalin legal saga has been thrust back into the spotlight after the RCMP announced they've charged two former executives and the engineering company itself for allegedly paying bribes to obtain a Montreal bridge repair contract. Former SNC Lavalin vice-president Normand Morin and former SNC Lavalin International VP Kamal Francis, along with SNC Lavalin and its subsidiary, each face multiple fraud and conspiracy charges. Michel Fournier, former president and CEO of the Federal Bridge Corporation, admitted to receiving bribes from SNC Lavalin related to a 128 million dollar repair proj
CanadaSep 23, 2021

Special ballot counts continue as four federal ridings in B.C. remain undecided

Uncertainty of the outcome of the Vancouver Granville riding drags on following Monday's federal vote.Liberal candidate Taleeb Noormohamed has been leading New Democrat Anjali Appadurai.Noormohamed was incorrectly projected as winner Wednesday night after the Elections Canada website showed 100 per cent of the polls in the riding had reported.But another page on the website shows only 45 per cent of an estimated 6,800 special ballots have been counted in Vancouver Granville, more than enough to overcome any small lead, as the count continued Thursday.Other nail-biter B.C. ridings include West
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IndiaSep 23, 2021

Punjab CM Channi pays courtesy call on Haryana CM Khattar

Newly appointed Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the latter's office in Haryana Civil Secretariat.Khattar presented a bouquet, shawl and model of Arjun Krishna Rath to Channi as a token of respect."Met chief minister, Haryana @mlkhattar. I hope Punjab and Haryana would work mutually with the spirit of friendship and cooperation," Channi tweeted.Earlier, on Wednesday, Channi along with his deputies Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Saini on visited the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar to pay obeisanc
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BCSep 23, 2021

B.C. reports 759 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths

B.C. is reporting 759 new cases of COVID-19, including 25 epi-linked cases, for a total of 180,937 cases in the province. There are 5,458 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 173,215 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 324 individuals are in hospital and 157 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. In the past 24 hours, 10 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,910. The new deaths include: Fraser Health: sevenVancouver Coastal Health: twoIsland Health: one There has been one new health-care facil
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BCSep 23, 2021

Murder charge laid in deadly shooting near Vernon, B.C.

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal shooting in British Columbia's Interior on Monday. RCMP say they responded to reports of shooting near Vernon and discovered a man's body at the scene. They say a man was arrested later the same day near Armstrong, B.C. The Mounties say the 46 year old suspect faces a charge of second-degree murder. Sgt. Janelle Shoihet says in a statement police are asking anyone who may have more information about incident to contact them. Police did not release any further details.

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CanadaJul 28, 2026

Canada expands online passport renewal service to all eligible adults

Canada's Immigration Minister Lena Diab has announced the removal of limits on the federal government's online passport renewal service, making it available to all eligible Canadian adults aged 16 and older. Speaking at a news conference in Vancouver, Diab said eligible applicants living in Canada can now submit passport renewal applications online at any time without waiting for appointment availability. According to the federal government, the expanded digital service is intended to make passport renewals more accessible and reduce the need for in-person visits. Under the new system, applica
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BCJul 28, 2026

97-year-old Kelowna man dies after mobility scooter collision with charter bus

A 97-year-old Kelowna man has died after a collision involving his mobility scooter and a charter bus on Sunday afternoon, according to the RCMP. Police said officers and BC Emergency Health Services responded to the crash on Benvoulin Road near Rampone Road at the same time on Sunday. The man was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. RCMP confirmed no one aboard the charter bus was injured. Investigators said a collision reconstruction specialist attended the scene to assist with the investigation. According to police, investigators do not believe criminality or impairment
CanadaJul 28, 2026

Halton police charge nine people in largest human trafficking investigation in force history

Halton Regional Police say nine people have been arrested and 85 criminal charges have been laid following what the force describes as its largest sexual exploitation human trafficking investigation. According to Halton Regional Police, the investigation, called Project Troubadour, began after a woman reported being exploited by an organized network in September 2025. Police said the victim’s disclosure helped investigators identify the alleged trafficking operation operating in the Greater Toronto Area. Supt. Dave Costantini said the 10-month investigation has identified 12 alleged victims
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BCJul 28, 2026

Prince George police seize suspected cocaine, weapons and cash during business search

Prince George RCMP say officers seized suspected cocaine, weapons, ammunition and cash during a search of a local business on July 24. According to Prince George RCMP, officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act during the early morning hours at a business located in the 1800-block of Quinn Street. Police said the search resulted in the seizure of several weapons, a large quantity of ammunition, more than 80 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately $10,000 in cash. Two people who were at the location were arrested during the operation and have since bee
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IndiaJul 28, 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says no exam papers leaked during AAP government’s tenure

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has not reported any paper leaks in the state during the past four and a half years, rejecting allegations raised by opposition leaders. Mann’s remarks came hours after BJP MPs protested outside Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains over alleged irregularities related to examinations. According to Mann, the Punjab government has provided 69,000 government jobs during its tenure based on merit and without recommendations, paper leaks or cash transactions. He said allegations of paper leaks were be