BCSep 09, 2025
New homes underway for youth, mothers in New Westminster
Youth transitioning out of foster care, and young mothers in New Westminster are closer to having a safe, stable place to live as construction starts on a new 89-home development in the community.
“Every young person deserves a safe place to call home, especially those transitioning out of foster care, and young mothers,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “By providing youth and mothers with stable housing, we’re helping them build a strong foundation for the future and empowering them to lead healthy, independent lives.”
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BCSep 09, 2025
Richmond RCMP invites drivers to have their catalytic converters etched free of charge
On September 20th, 2025, Richmond RCMP and community policing volunteers will be at Canadian Tire Ironwood in Richmond inviting drivers to have their vehicle’s catalytic converter etched free of charge, as part of their ongoing Richmond-wide initiative to help deter theft as well as aid in recovery and prosecution.
Unlike typical catalytic converter etchings offered as part of a regular service appointment, this event will allow the public to attend on a first-come, first-served basis, without the need to book an appointment.
Richmond RCMP and community policing volunteers will be in attenda
BCSep 09, 2025
Information Sought by the Tessier family and the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit
The North District Major Crime Unit and the Northern Rockies RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in finding Karen Tessier, who was last seen in Fort Nelson on July 9, 2024.
Karen Tessier's family is urging anyone who may have information about her disappearance to please call the RCMP.
The North District Major Crime Unit is seeking information from the public and has set up a dedicated tip line for this investigation. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Karen Tessier are urged to call the RCMP tip line at 250-561-8888.
CanadaSep 09, 2025
Liberal MPs meet in Edmonton to prepare for fall sitting, major projects agenda
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal caucus is meeting in Edmonton this week ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament.
It's the first time the caucus has met since June, and the first caucus retreat held outside Ottawa since Carney took over the party's leadership last March.
It comes as Carney has a lofty fall agenda to move on his major projects legislation that was passed in a hurry in June.
Carney has been promising for weeks to unveil his short list of initial projects he wants to fast track using the bill, and has hinted in recent days about big announcements coming on ports and housing.
IndiaSep 09, 2025
PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1600 crore for flood-hit areas of Punjab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced financial assistance of Rs 1600 crore for flood-hit areas of Punjab. He said that the next of kin of the deceased will be given Rs 2 lakh each and the injured Rs 50,000 each.
After conducting an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Punjab, PM Modi reached Gurdaspur, where he met flood victims and farmers.
It is worth mentioning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a one-day visit to both the states to assess the flood situation in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. He has announced financial assistance of Rs 1500 crore for Himachal.