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BCSep 14, 2022

Fatal shooting in Burnaby

A man has been killed in a deadly shooting on a usually busy Burnaby street. RCMP say it happened last night at around 11 p.m. and the unnamed victim died at the scene. Just a few minutes later officers were called to a burning vehicle on a quiet Burnaby street about seven kilometres from the homicide. The shooting and vehicle arson carry the hallmarks of previous targeted hits but police have not said if last night's attack might have been planned, and they are asking witnesses or drivers with dashcam video to contact them.
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BCSep 14, 2022

RCMP update probe of vandalism against B.C. gondola

RCMP have released more details about a suspect linked to the deliberate cutting of the huge cable supporting the Sea-to-Sky gondola in Squamish. The attacks, in 2019 and 2020, sent all the cars on the nearly five-kilometre long cable crashing to the ground. Sergeant Chris Manseau says police haven't identified the suspect but have shared a photo and want to charge the person with mischief endangering life, because the falling cable in 2020 narrowly missed a security guard who was underneath the gondola line when the cable was cut. Sea-to-Sky Gondolas has also doubled its reward to 500,000 do
BCSep 14, 2022

Richmond RCMP seeking public assistance to identify a robbery suspect

Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in an attempted robbery. At approximately 2:27 pm on June 1, 2022 Richmond RCMP responded to a business in the 5900 block of No 3 Rd for an attempted robbery.The victim advised she was seated inside of the business when an unknown man allegedly attempted to pull the woman’s purse off her arm. The victim attempted to hold on to her purse and was subsequently dragged across a table and struck a chair. The suspect then exited the business on foot, heading westbound.The victim suffered a serious injury as
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BCSep 14, 2022

Surrey civic election: United Surrey announces Public Safety Plan

Amidst public safety issues being reduced to electoral politics and instruments for division, United Surrey is proudly introducing its four-point Public Safety Plan for tangible, positive impact. Developed in collaboration with community leaders, each proposal is designed to have direct and immediate positive impact for Surrey residents.The four pillars of the United Surrey Public Safety Plan are:Donation of land holdings towards the construction of a new Surrey-based law enforcement training facility in collaboration with the provincial government and other Metro Vancouver municipalities in o
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BCSep 14, 2022

Groundbreaking ceremony for new Newton Community Centre in Surrey

The City of Surrey has begun construction of the Newton Community Centre. A groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 14 marked the occasion. "I am thrilled to be breaking ground for the Newton Community Centre," said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. "Early roadworks have been completed and work has now begun on this new public recreational facility. The Newton Community Centre will be a hub for Surrey residents, offering services and programs for all ages to enjoy. Council recognises the importance of providing opportunities for recreation and competitive play. That’s why we have invested $42
AlbertaSep 14, 2022

Calgary man charged with fraud for offering fake firearms training out of his home

A Calgary man has been charged after police allege he was running a fake firearms training course out of his home. Calgary Police say in a news release that Bradley Keith Bell offered private training between January and June, while posing as an ex-military veteran. Victims told police they thought they were registering to complete the course with a certified instructor. They allege Bell provided safety booklets and gave firearms handling instruction, before being asked to complete a Canadian firearms safety exam as the final step. Police say the victims provided payment, personal information
IndiaSep 14, 2022

BMW says no plans for manufacturing unit in Punjab

A day after the Punjab government announced that BMW has agreed to set up its auto part manufacturing unit in the state, the German carmaker said it has no plans for setting up additional manufacturing operations in the state. Punjab government had said on Tuesday that efforts of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to get investments from Germany bore fruit and BMW "has agreed to set up its auto part manufacturing unit in state". The Chief Minister had also remarked about the decision. "Along with cars and motorcycles, BMW Group's activities in India comprise of financial services for its premium cli
AlbertaSep 14, 2022

Distracted driving cameras being tested in Edmonton

A new tool is being tested in Edmonton to detect distracted drivers, but it won't lead to any tickets right now. A trailer and camera are parked on the side of a busy road as part of a University of Alberta research project that will capture high-resolution images through windshields. The technology, developed by Australian company Acusensus, then uses artificial intelligence to compare the images to millions of others in an effort to detect drivers who use cellphones behind the wheel. The company claims that after police started using the system in Australia, traffic deaths went down.
BCSep 14, 2022

B.C. RCMP notifies IIO BC of incident near Keremeos

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Keremeos where one person has died and another received serious injuries. On September 13, 2022, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team attempted to arrest a man and woman for outstanding warrants at the 4100 block along Highway #3 near Keremeos.While attempting to enforce the warrants the man allegedly produced a weapon and was shot by police. The incident continued and the woman was also shot as a result.The man died at the scene and the wom

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40 arrested in Prince George retail theft crackdown, stolen property and suspected drugs seized

Prince George RCMP say 40 people have been arrested and more than $3,400 worth of stolen merchandise recovered during a targeted enforcement operation aimed at retail theft across the city. According to RCMP Media Relations Officer Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, officers carried out the "Boost and Bust" project in partnership with retailers including Pine Centre Mall, Parkwood Place, Walmart and Real Canadian Superstore. Police said the operation focused on addressing shoplifting and related criminal activity. RCMP also conducted a series of traffic stops at locations throughout the city during the enf
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Truck crashes into Edmonton apartment building, explosion kills one and injures several

One person was killed and several others were injured after a truck crashed into a three-storey apartment building and struck a gas line in north Edmonton Tuesday night, triggering an explosion and a large fire. According to preliminary information from emergency responders, the crash occurred at about 9:20 p.m. The truck collided with the building and a gas line, leading to an explosion and fire. Authorities said the truck driver died at the scene. Several people were taken to hospital with injuries. Officials have not confirmed the full cause of the fire, and the investigation remains ongoin
IndiaJul 14, 2026

Congress leadership discusses Punjab unit as speculation grows over state president's future

Senior Congress leaders held a high-level meeting on Tuesday to discuss organisational matters, including the party's Punjab unit, following Rahul Gandhi's return from an overseas visit. Gandhi met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid continuing reports of internal differences within the Punjab Congress. Speculation has intensified over the future of Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. However, the Congress has not made any official announcement regarding a change in the state leadership. According to party sources, feedback submitted by Punjab Congress in-charge Bhup
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WorldJul 14, 2026

Death toll rises to 30 after Bangkok music bar fire; investigation committee formed

The death toll from a fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao music bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has risen to 30, according to Thai authorities. Officials said Tuesday that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital, while several other injured victims have been discharged following treatment. The fire broke out late Sunday night at the entertainment venue. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after about 30 minutes. Police are investigating the cause of the fire and whether any negligence contributed to the incident. According to investigators, preliminary findings suggest the
CanadaJul 14, 2026

Two men killed in Toronto festival shooting were allegedly armed

Toronto Police say two men killed during a shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival on Saturday night have been identified as 20-year-old and 25-year-old victims. Police also confirmed that two firearms were recovered from the scene as the investigation continues. According to a Toronto Sun report citing an anonymous law enforcement source, both deceased men were allegedly armed and were involved in the exchange of gunfire. The source further claimed that no innocent bystanders were killed in the incident. Connect Newsroom has not independently verified those claims, and Toronto Police have