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BCJul 28, 2022

Three arrested, firearms and body armor seized during recent traffic stops

The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit have arrested three individuals on multiple warrants during two recent traffic stops, seizing firearms and body armor. Assistance from the Air 1 Helicopter helped track down one the suspects, who fled from police and was later arrested on a Canada Wide Warrant.On July 21, 2022 at 6:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had inactive insurance in the 9900-block of 154 Street. A 40-year-old man who is a prohibited driver, and 20-year-old woman, were arrested on several outstanding warrants out of Su
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BCJul 28, 2022

Shots fired in Newton: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an incident of shots fired at a residence in Newton and asking anyone with information to contact police.On July 28, 2022 at 03:14 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8300-block on 142A Street. Frontline officers attended the area and spoke with a homeowner who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence. No one was injured as a result of this shooting. Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages. The motive of this shooting has not yet been
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BCJul 28, 2022

IHIT identifies the victims who died in the shooting on July 25 in Langley

With consent of the families, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is identifying the victims who died in the shooting on July 25.Background: In the early morning hours of July 25, 2022, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the support of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IF
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IndiaJul 28, 2022

Both pilots killed after IAF Mig-21 crashes near Rajasthan's Barmer

The Indian Air Force said that both the pilots in a twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft died after sustaining fatal injuries when it crashed near Barmer district of Rajasthan on Thursday. According to the IAF, the aircraft crashed around 9.10 pm today. "A twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft of the IAF was airborne for a training sortie from Utarlai air base in Rajasthan this evening. Around 9:10 pm, the aircraft met with an accident near Barmer. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries," the IAF said in a tweet. The IAF also expressed deep regret at the loss of lives and said that a court of inq
AlbertaJul 28, 2022

Alberta expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine, Shots starting Friday

Alberta is expanding its eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine. Starting today, residents 18 and older can make a booking for the shot if they are determined to be at a high risk for exposure to the virus. Previously, the vaccine was available only to close contacts of a confirmed case. Shots for the new eligible group start tomorrow. Alberta has confirmed 13 cases of monkeypox, according to Alberta Health Services. Alberta is working with the federal government to secure more doses of the vaccine. The federal government will release additional doses from the National Emergency Strategic Stock
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IndiaJul 28, 2022

170 Punjab govt school teachers, educators visit Delhi schools

A delegation of 170 government school teachers and educators of Punjab led by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director visited Delhi government schools on Thursday to see the teaching-learning activities including happiness classes, an official statement said. The teachers visited 35 Delhi government schools. During their visit, they interacted with Delhi school teachers and students and also attended the class mindset curricula. They will attend the closing ceremony of Happiness Utsav on July 29 at Tyagraj stadium. After their school visit, Deputy Chief Minister
WorldJul 28, 2022

US Bank workers opened fake accounts for sales goals

NEW YORK : For more than a decade, US Bank pressured its employees to open fake accounts in their customers' names in order to meet unrealistic sales goals, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday, in a case that is deeply similar to the sales practices scandal uncovered at Wells Fargo last decade. The CFPB alleged that US Bank accessed consumers credit reports to open checking and savings accounts, credit cards and lines of credit without their permission. Employees were encouraged to do so, in order to meet the bank's goals of selling multiple products to each customer with t
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IndiaJul 28, 2022

Vinod Ghai to take over as Punjab Advocate General: Bhagwant Mann

Eminent lawyer Vinod Ghai is set to be the next advocate general of Punjab, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Thursday. "He is a competent lawyer and we sincerely hope that the cases of Punjab will be properly advocated," said Mann after he emerged from a cabinet meeting. Mann also said that the state cabinet has approved the new milling policy, for the upcoming paddy harvest season. He said that the new policy will stop the smuggling of paddy by the mafia. Bhagwant Mann also clarified that those prisoners who are very close to completing their sentence or who are handicapped
AlbertaJul 28, 2022

Danielle Smith was the main target in UCP 's first debate

Danielle Smith was the target of most of her United Conservative leadership race colleagues at the party's first debate. Many of the candidates in the Medicine Hat debate criticized Smith's proposal to bring in a bill to give Alberta the power to ignore federal laws and court rulings deemed not in its interest. Former finance minister Travis Toews (TAVES) says Alberta must be tough with Ottawa but a plan to cancel laws is delusional and former cabinet minister Rajan Sawhney (RAW-jun SAW'-nee) says the bill would bring chaos to the economy. Smith, the former Wildrose party leader, says her bill

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Folding licence plates and stunt riding get two sport bikes ticketed and impounded

Two motorcycle riders are spending a week getting rides from friends after a day of weaving through traffic in Vancouver without displaying licence plates. On August 17, 2025, just before 3:00 p.m., on Highway #1 at the Cassiar Connector, two BMW sport motorcycles were observed riding in tandem. A BC Highway Patrol cruiser that was watching could not see any licence plates at all. Some sport motorcycles have their rear fenders removed and a licence plate on a folding mount under the rear tire, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. That is completely illegal. A motorcycle mus
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New housing targets will bring thousands more homes

The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C. Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province’s expanded housing-targets program to address high demand in growing communities and to continue to deliver the homes people need throughout the province. Effective Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, the following are the five-year targets for each municipality, which are set following consultation and reflect 75% of their estimated housing need: Burnaby - 10,240Coquitlam - 6,481Courten
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CanadaAug 21, 2025

PM Carney and Trump discuss trade and new economic security relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump discussed trade and new economic security relationship on Thursday. The talks between the two leaders have been described as positive and leading to further results. Carney and Trump also discussed the issue of Ukraine during this time, and the two leaders have also agreed to meet again soon. The phone conversation between the Prime Minister and Trump took place a few hours after External Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Anand was in Washington today. It is worth noting that this is Carney's la
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Multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island as part of ongoing drug investigation

Community issues addressed after multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island. On August 14, 2025, Salt Spring Island RCMP, assisted by officers with the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section executed multiple search warrants in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. As a result, a significant amount of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and evidence consistent with drug trafficking were seized. The investigation remains ongoing, and a detailed report to Crown Counsel for consideration of criminal charges. We want to ensure the community is aware of our proa
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CanadaAug 21, 2025

Six charges approved following CFSEU-BC UGET investigation

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) has secured six charges against a Surrey man following an investigation that led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and cash. On August 24, 2024, UGET officers attempted a traffic stop in Maple Ridge involving a vehicle known to have previously evaded police. The driver fled on foot but was quickly arrested. A search of the suspect and vehicle led to the seizure of: • 1.157 kilograms of fentanyl • 790 grams of cocaine • 337 grams of methamphetamine • 1