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BCMar 30, 2022

Hailey McClelland is still missing: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is reappealing for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Hailey McClelland, who has been missing almost three months. On January 7, 2022, Hailey McClelland was reported missing after last being seen the day before in the 15100-block of 96 Avenue in Surrey. The initial media release on February 2, 2022, generated many reports of possible sightings of Hailey McClelland. Police followed up on all information received, but she was not located.Police are concerned for Hailey McClelland’s well-being due to the length of time she has been out of contact.McClelland is describ
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BCMar 30, 2022

PM Trudeau meets leaders of the Williams Lake First Nation, says he was moved by the welcome

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in BC for meetings with leaders of the Williams Lake First Nation who believe the bodies of children are buried near a former residential school. Trudeau told a gathering he was moved by the their welcome and wanted to convey the message that all of Canada grieves with the community. He says he went there to seek reconciliation. The Williams Lake First Nation announced in January that a preliminary investigation had found 93 ``reflections'' that could indicate children buried around the site of the former St. Joseph's Mission Residential School.
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BCMar 30, 2022

Richmond RCMP arrest two suspected gold fraudsters

This stash of fake gold jewelry and other items were seized as part of an ongoing investigation into a fraudulent gold transaction that occurred in Richmond two weekends ago. On Saturday March 19th, a man and woman approached another man in the 5500 block of Garden City Road and tried to sell him gold for cash. Suspecting the gold to be fake, the man declined and called police.On March 22nd, Richmond RCMP arrested two suspects and executed search warrants, which offered evidence to suggest the two were part of a sophisticated gold fraud operation.Corporal Ian Henderson of the Richmond RCMP say
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WorldMar 30, 2022

Minnesota trial set for Florida man in human smuggling case

A Florida man will go on trial July 18th in Minnesota on human smuggling charges after four migrants from India froze to death during a blizzard while trying to walk from Manitoba into the US. Steve Shand is charged with bringing two people into the US illegally and illegally transporting them once in the country. Four bodies were discovered near Emerson, five Indian nationals were found on foot on the Minnesota side of the border and two others were discovered nearby riding in Shand's van. Shand was not charged in the deaths of the migrants.
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BCMar 30, 2022

B.C. ends quarantine program for temporary foreign workers, self-isolation continues

The British Columbia Agriculture Ministry says it is ending the COVID-19 quarantine program for temporary foreign workers but will keep a different program for another year to support self-isolation to curb the spread of the virus. The ministry says the program for seasonal agriculture workers ends Thursday because of the easing of federal travel restrictions and high vaccination rates for incoming workers that allows them to go directly to their farms. A statement says the employer must ensure federal quarantine requirements are met for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated workers. Federal-p
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CanadaMar 30, 2022

Former defence chief Vance sentenced to 80 hours community service after guilty plea

Retired general Jonathan Vance has pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice following a months-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The judge has given the former chief of the defence staff a conditional discharge and sentenced him to 80 hours of community service. Vance was accused of repeatedly contacting a woman and trying to convince her to make false statements to military investigators about their past relationship. He was not charged with any inappropriate sexual misconduct. Defence Minister Anita Anand told reporters it's not her role to comment on c
BCMar 30, 2022

One person hospitalised after a serious crash in Surrey

One person is in hospital following what Surrey police are calling a serious crash between two vehicles.Police say the collision took place yesterday around 4:30 p-m at the intersection of 24 Avenue and King George Boulevard.They say the crash involved two vehicles and a pedestrian.Police say the investigation is in its early stages and no other details were given.
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BCMar 30, 2022

B.C. reports 287 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death

B.C. is reporting 287 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 355,935 cases in the province.There are 273 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 46 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, one new death (Northern Health) has been reported, for an overall total of 2,990.From March 21-27, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 16.5% of cases and from March 14-27, they accounted for 22.3% of hospitalizations.Past week cases (March 21-27) - Total 1,517Not vaccinated: 230 (15.2%)Partially vaccinated: 20 (1.3%)Fully vaccinated: 1,267 (83.5%)Past two weeks cases hospitalized (March 14-27) - T
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CanadaMar 30, 2022

Fundraiser launched to cover funeral costs of family killed in Brampton, Ont. fire

The sister of a man killed in a Brampton house fire along with his wife and three young children has set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover their funeral costs. The online fundraiser identifies the family as Nazir Ali, his wife Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea, and their children Layla Rose, Jayden Prince and Alia Marilyn Ali-O'Dea. Bismah Fatimah Ali says her brother and his wife had dedicated their lives to their. She describes the kids as ``little angels'' whose smiles could light up a room. The mother of Raven Alisha Ali-O'Dea also lived with the family and remains in critical condition in hospital fo

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AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Verdict expected in Edmonton dog attack death trial

A judge is expected to deliver a verdict Friday in the criminal negligence trial of an Edmonton woman charged in the 2024 death of an 11-year-old boy killed by two dogs. Crystal MacDonald has pleaded not guilty to criminal negligence causing death in connection with the fatal attack on Kache Grist at her Edmonton home in April 2024. Court heard MacDonald and the boy’s father, Wesley Grist, were roommates at the time. Kache, who lived in British Columbia, was visiting Edmonton during spring break when the attack occurred. During testimony, MacDonald said she repeatedly warned Wesley Grist no
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BCMay 22, 2026

Surrey police seek help identifying robbery suspect near Central SkyTrain Station

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to an alleged robbery near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station last month. According to a Surrey Police Service release, frontline officers responded on April 24 at about 7:10 p.m. after two people reported they had been assaulted, robbed, and threatened near the station. Police said a pair of Meta smart glasses was taken during the incident. Investigators released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward as the investigation continues. Police described the susp
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IndiaMay 22, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh accuses AAP leadership of “selling” Punjab posts after joining BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, has accused the AAP leadership of exploiting Punjab in a social media post containing a series of corruption allegations. Singh alleged that the party leadership had “sold everything,” including Rajya Sabha seats from Punjab and ministerial positions, claiming appointments were allegedly made in exchange for money. He further stated that he would reveal how certain individuals were appointed as ministers and officials “to loot Punjab” and deliver the proceeds to a person he refe
AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Former Durham officer arrested in Alberta on multiple sexual assault charges

Alberta RCMP have arrested a former Durham Regional Police officer who is facing multiple sexual assault and breach of trust charges linked to alleged incidents dating back more than 20 years. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit said the alleged offences occurred in 2003 and were investigated at the time. The civilian police watchdog said the case was reopened in 2024 after the complainant provided new information. The SIU said a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Kevin Seamons. RCMP arrested him in Alberta on Wednesday night. Seamons faces six counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual
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CanadaMay 22, 2026

Carney says Alberta central to Canada’s future after Smith referendum announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta remains a critical part of Canada’s future after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to include a separation question in a provincial referendum scheduled for Oct. 19. According to statements made Friday on Parliament Hill, the Alberta government plans to ask voters whether the province should remain part of Canada or pursue separation through a legal process. Carney said Canada is functioning as a successful country and described Alberta as essential to the country’s continued economic and political development. He said the federal govern