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BCOct 12, 2021

VPD appeals for witnesses to serious hit-and-run

Vancouver Police are investigating a serious hit-and-run that sent one man to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and are asking witnesses to come forward. The victim, 30, was crossing East 41st Avenue at Fraser Street at 6:25 a.m. this morning when he was struck by a vehicle that was travelling west, causing serious head injuries. The driver fled west without stopping."Although it’s early in the investigation, we believe the suspect’s vehicle is either a black pick-up truck or black SUV," says Constable Tania Visintin. "We need anyone with information or dash cam footage to call poli
BCOct 12, 2021

Police in central B.C. investigating a deadly crash

Mounties in central BC say they are investigating a deadly crash yesterday. RCMP say a 37 year old man was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 27 near Blue Mountain, roughly 20 kilometres from Vanderhoof. Police say they are investigating the cause of the crash and nothing has been ruled out. Mounties are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or has dash cam video of the incident, to contact them.
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BCOct 12, 2021

Vancouver police seize 174 guns from a senior's home

Vancouver police say they seized 174 guns from a senior's home, after being asked to check on the man by his doctor. Police spokeswoman Const. Tania Visintin says in a statement many of the weapons are from the Second World War. She says the weapons were seized as they allegedly weren't being stored properly. Visintin says the owner suffers from dementia and physical health issues, and officers took him to a local hospital for urgent care.
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BCOct 12, 2021

BC woman nearly hit by a meteorite while at home

A BC woman was nearly hit by a meteorite last week. Ruth Hamilton of Golden, BC, says she was fast asleep last Monday when a piece of rock crashed through her ceiling. She says an officer was dispatched to the scene and he though he thought it was from a nearby construction site, it was soon determined the rock was a fragment from a meteorite that shot through the night sky earlier that night. Hamilton says she was not injured and she plans to keep the rock, but that she is now focused on getting her roof fixed.
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BCOct 12, 2021

BC emergency operators experience delays in answering and processing emergency calls

BC emergency operators have again experienced delays in answering and processing emergency calls. A spokesperson from the E-Comms 9-1-1 says the extended wait period for calls over the Thanksgiving weekend was the result of delays transferring the calls to the BC Ambulance Service. The agency says, when this happens, people should not hang up but stay on the line until they can be helped. Paramedics in B-C have been speaking out about staffing shortages and burnout since the heat wave in June. In July, Health Minister Adrian Dix said the province would be adding more paramedics, dispatchers a
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BCOct 12, 2021

VPD investigates fatal collision

Vancouver police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash near Jericho Beach. They say it happened on Sunday night, after a man was reported to be driving erratically. They say the driver hit a tree, and after several unsuccessful attempts by Vancouver firefighters and paramedics to revive him, he died at the scene. Constable Tania Visintin says speed was a factor in the crash, but police are still investigating to determine if there were any other factors. This is Vancouver’s 14th motor vehicle fatality of 2021.
BCOct 12, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for B.C. long-term care, assisted living facilities

All long-term care and assisted living employees in British Columbia now need to have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.Those who have received one dose will have to undergo rapid testing daily and must receive a required second shot within 35 days of their first.B.C.'s health minister and top public health doctor are set to provide an update today on the COVID-19 situation.Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry are scheduled to speak at noon.The province last reported daily case numbers on Friday, when there were 743 new COVID-19 infections and five added deaths.Nearly 89 per cent of eligible re
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IndiaOct 12, 2021

PM Modi attends 28th NHRC Foundation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually attended 28th National Human Right Commission (NHRC) Foundation Day on October 12. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and NHRC Chairman Justice Arun Kumar Mishra were present at Vigyan Bhawan.
IndiaOct 12, 2021

Congress delegation to meet President Ram Nath Kovind over Lakhimpur Kheri incident tomorrow: Sources

The Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi will meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, the sources informed. The party, earlier on October 10, wrote to the Rashtrapati Bhavan seeking an appointment with the President for a seven-member party delegation to meet him. The delegation will present a detailed memorandum of facts in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri incident that claimed the lives of eight people earlier this month. The Congress delegation will consist of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AK Antony, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal, Ghulam Nabi Azad,

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BCJun 18, 2026

Suspect Arrested in Langford Sexual Assault Investigation Involving Youth

West Shore RCMP say a 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving a youth in Langford. According to an RCMP release, the incident was reported to have occurred on June 9 at about 3 p.m. near the intersection of Jacklin Road and Station Avenue. Police said a female youth was approached by an unknown adult male at a bus stop, where a brief conversation took place before the youth was allegedly sexually assaulted. West Shore RCMP issued a public appeal for assistance on June 12 as investigators worked to identify the suspect. Police said officers
CanadaJun 18, 2026

IRCC pauses final processing of some citizenship cases approved under Bill C-3

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily paused the final processing of some citizenship cases approved under Bill C-3, commonly known as the "Lost Canadians" legislation. According to IRCC, several dozen individuals have received notices asking them to surrender citizenship certificates that had already been issued while the department reviews their files. The department says the affected cases are undergoing additional document verification. In a statement, IRCC said individuals who have already received citizenship certificates and moved to Canada may continue to
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BCJun 18, 2026

B.C. launches hydroelectric upgrades aimed at boosting power supply by 7%

The British Columbia government has announced a series of upgrades to its hydroelectric system that it says will increase the province's electricity supply by about seven per cent. Energy Minister Adrian Dix said the largest project will involve adding a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Dam, increasing capacity by approximately 500 megawatts by 2032. According to the provincial announcement, the first four generating units at the Revelstoke generating station will also undergo modernization work. The government said upgrades are also planned at six other generating stations and at the W
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AlbertaJun 18, 2026

Smith says timing may prevent coal mining referendum question from appearing on October ballot

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it may be too late for a citizen-led petition seeking a ban on new coal mining projects to be included in the province's Oct. 19 referendum vote. Earlier this month, Alberta musician Corb Lund submitted what he said were more than 200,000 signatures in support of a petition that would require the Alberta government to consider legislation banning new coal mining or submit the matter to a provincewide referendum if the signatures are verified. According to Alberta's citizen initiative rules, a successful petition can compel the government to either introduce
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CanadaJun 18, 2026

Carney to announce housing and infrastructure measures in Vancouver, attend FIFA World Cup match

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Vancouver today, where he is scheduled to join British Columbia Premier David Eby for an announcement related to new housing development and local infrastructure projects. According to information released by the Prime Minister's Office, the joint announcement will be followed by a private meeting between Carney and Eby. Details of the measures to be announced have not yet been released. The announcement comes as housing affordability, housing supply, and infrastructure capacity remain key issues across British Columbia and other parts of Canada. Federal and pr