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BCJun 19, 2021

Vehicle stunting results in impoundment and fines

Shortly after midnight on June 15, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received multiple similar reports from residents in the area of 20th Avenue and Oak Street. The callers stated they were hearing what sounded like gunshots and they observed a black Mustang speeding and doing stunts in the area. Some callers reported seeing two people hiding in an alleyway.Frontline members attended the area and located the two people, who stated a black Mustang had been following them around and the driver was shooting fireworks out of the vehicle at them. Neither person reported any injuries from the fireworks.P
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BCJun 19, 2021

Two men charged in relation to Fryer brother double homicide

Two men have now been charged in relation to the double homicide of Carlos and Erick Fryer whose bodies were discovered in Naramata in May.On May 10, frontline officers attended a remote location up the Naramata Creek Forest Service Road after receiving information about an unresponsive person in need of medical attention. When officers arrived in the area they found two deceased individuals, later identified as Carlos and Erick Fryer.Click here to view previous news releaseOn June 18, the BC Prosecution Service approved first degree murder charges against 35-year-old Anthony Graham of Pentict
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CanadaJun 18, 2021

RCMP say Manitoba homicide suspect arrested in Ontario after firing at police

Ontario police say they were met with gunfire when they attempted to apprehend a man suspected in a homicide in Manitoba. Ontario Provincial Police say in a video on Twitter that officers received information that Eric Wildman could be in the area. Police say officers attempted to get into a residence in Prince Edward County, just outside Belleville, Ont., and were fired at when they tried to enter. They say officers moved into positions around the residence and crisis negotiators were eventually able to get the two men inside to surrender. One of the men was identified as Wildman. The 34-yea
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IndiaJun 18, 2021

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh passes away due to post-Covid complications

Track legend Milkha Singh passed away on Friday at the age of 91. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in May this year."It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11.30 pm on the 18th of June 2021," read a family statement.The family said the legendary sprinter fought hard, "but God has his ways and it was perhaps true love and companionship that both our mother Nirmal Ji and now Dad have passed away in a matter of 5 days.""We are deeply indebted to the doctors at PGI for their valiant efforts and the love and prayers we received from across
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BCJun 18, 2021

Fraser Health’s 32-hour Vax-a-thon this weekend

Fraser Health will be rolling out the red carpet at our COVID-19 immunization clinic at Guildford Recreation Centre for our first-ever all-night Vax-a-thon. From 11:00 am on Saturday, June 19, to 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 20, approximately 7,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible people needing their first dose. Those who attend this special clinic will enjoy live music and other exciting, physically-distanced entertainment while receiving their COVID-19 immunization. They will also have a chance to receive generous donated door prizes. The Fraser Health Vax-a-thon begins
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BCJun 18, 2021

Small, out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation alerts near Lytton, B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze sparked Wednesday in the Fraser Canyon has charred nearly one square kilometre of bush south of Lytton. The wildfire service says the out-of-control fire is burning in steep terrain on the east side of Highway 1. Evacuation alerts have been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Lytton First Nation, covering about 18 properties south and east of Lytton. A three-member crew kept watch on the flames overnight and more than 50 firefighters, backed by helicopters and heavy equipment are assigned during daylight hours. A cause remains under inv
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BCJun 18, 2021

Deer attack in southeastern B.C. leaves woman cut, battered and bruised

A British Columbia woman says she needed hospital treatment for injuries including gashes and deep bruises after being attacked by a deer defending its fawn. Liz Royer says she was out for a run in Kimberley last week when the deer appeared out of the heavy bush and charged. Royer was with her leashed dog and says the Australian shepherd mix didn't provoke the deer and even stayed behind her as it reared and lashed out with its hoofs. Royer says she has gashes on her legs, muscle tears and bruising around her hips, across her arms and down her back. The 58 year old says she was treated in hos
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CanadaJun 18, 2021

Sajjan censured by House of Commons over military sexual misconduct

A motion was passed in the House of Commons last night targeting Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.Sajjan has been under heavy criticism since former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne revealed that he first flagged an allegation of sexual misconduct involving then-defence chief Jonathan Vance to the minister in March 2018.While Sajjan and the Liberal government say he followed all proper procedures, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole accuses the minister of consistently failing victims of sexual misconduct in the military.He also alleges Sajjan misled Canadians about his military service and the n
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CanadaJun 18, 2021

Restrictions at U.S. border to remain in place until end of July, Blair says

Travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border will remain in place for at least another month.Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the American and Canadian governments are extending restrictions on non-essential international travel until July 21.He adds in a tweet that the government will provide details on Monday about plans to let fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents enter the country.The measures at the border have been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The pressure to relax the restrictions has been building from businesses on both sides of

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BCJan 23, 2026

Kelowna RCMP, provincial gang unit seize weapons and drugs after enforcement operation

Police in Kelowna say a joint enforcement and training effort with a provincial gang unit has led to dozens of arrests and the removal of weapons and drugs from the community. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team worked alongside Kelowna RCMP and officers from across the Okanagan between January 12 and January 16. The operation focused on identifying repeat violent offenders while also providing specialized training to local officers on weapons, firearms, and drug interdiction. According to police, the multi day initiative resulted in more than 20 new
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CanadaJan 23, 2026

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants warned of possible job cuts, unions say

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants across multiple departments have been notified in recent days that their positions could be affected by upcoming workforce reductions, according to the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received workforce adjustment notices over the past week. Those notices were issued to employees working in several federal departments, including Global Affairs Canada, Transport Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and Health Canada. Workforce adjustment notices signal that positions
WorldJan 23, 2026

Spain declines to join Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative

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WorldJan 23, 2026

Drone strike in eastern Ukraine kills four, including child, as peace talks continue

A Russian drone attack late Thursday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region killed four people, including a five-year-old child, according to Ukrainian local authorities. Officials confirmed the deaths on Friday, saying the strike hit a residential area. Authorities said five other people were injured in the attack, while at least two homes were completely destroyed. Emergency crews were deployed overnight to assist residents and assess damage in the affected community. Ukrainian officials say Russia continues to press for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk, a region that has remained a
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IndiaJan 23, 2026

High Court directs Punjab government to decide Amritpal Singh parole plea within seven days

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to take a decision within seven days on a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who is seeking permission to attend Parliament’s upcoming budget session. The order was passed on Friday during a hearing on Singh’s petition, in which he requested temporary release to participate in the budget session scheduled to begin on January 28. The court instructed the state government to make a timely decision and disposed of the petition after issuing the direction. The case has drawn attention