BCAug 14, 2026
RCMP seeks public assistance in locating Amandeep Singh
The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Amandeep Singh, who was reported missing on August 8, 2026.
Singh was last seen on August 6, 2026. He is described as South Asian, approximately 5 feet 7 inches (154 cm) tall and weighing 172 pounds (78 kg). He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who may have information about Amandeep Singh’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
BCAug 14, 2026
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey reveals early-stage cancer diagnosis
British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early-stage cancer, saying doctors expect her to make a full recovery.
Bailey said in a social media post that she learned about the diagnosis several weeks ago. She said she will undergo treatment this summer and expects to return to work in time for the fall legislative session.
Bailey also said she is working with Premier David Eby to ensure government operations continue while she receives treatment. Eby described Bailey as a capable and important cabinet minister and wished her a speedy recovery.
BCAug 13, 2026
Shots Fired in Surrey’s Newton Neighbourhood Under Investigation
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shots-fired incident in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood.
Police were called at around 10:34 a.m. on August 12 after a homeowner near 76 Avenue and 124 Street reported finding what appeared to be gunshot damage to an outbuilding on the property.
Frontline officers arrived minutes later and confirmed that the exterior damage had been caused by gunfire. No one was injured in the incident.
Police say it is currently unknown whether the shooting was related to extortion.
SPS is asking anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident and witne
BCAug 13, 2026
B.C. Dog Owner Charged After Woman Suffers ‘Life-Altering’ Injuries in Mauling
A dog owner in Port Moody, B.C., has been criminally charged after two large dogs allegedly mauled a woman, leaving her with serious and potentially life-altering injuries.
Police were called to the Metro Vancouver community on May 20 following reports that a woman had been seriously injured in a dog attack. She was taken to hospital for treatment. While police have not released details about the full extent of her injuries, they have described them as “serious” and “life-altering.”
Investigators say the two dogs had already been deemed aggressive by city officials before the incident.
BCAug 13, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Attacks Carney Over GDP Growth
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Mark Carney over the latest GDP growth figures, accusing his government of leaving Canada with the worst-performing economy in the G7.
Poiliev argued that one quarter of economic growth does not change what he described as Canada’s broader economic challenges under Carney’s leadership. He claimed Canada now has the lowest growth rate in the G7, the highest food inflation, the highest debt levels and the second-highest unemployment rate among G7 countries.
The Conservative leader also alleged that inves
BCAug 13, 2026
Vancouver Island Drug Trafficking Investigation: Three Arrested, Drugs and Over $100,000 Cash Seized
Vancouver Island RCMP have arrested three people following a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected drugs and more than $100,000 in cash.
According to Port McNeill RCMP, officers searched several homes and vehicles in the city as part of the investigation. During the searches, police seized approximately one kilogram of suspected cocaine, a significant quantity of ketamine and other drugs.
Officers also seized two rifles, a shotgun and several mobile phones.
Investigators have asked the court to authorize the seizure of two vehicles alleged
BCAug 13, 2026
Tumbler Ridge School Shooting: Court Documents Reveal New Details
Court documents related to the mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February have been made public, shedding new light on the mental state of 18-year-old shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar and confusion during the initial police response.
The documents, released to a media outlet by a B.C. Provincial Court judge, indicate that Van Rootselaar was struggling with his mental health and had a strong interest in firearms.
According to the report, the RCMP initially believed there could be two shooters after witnesses provided different names for the suspect. Police later determined that t
BCAug 12, 2026
19-Year-Old Arrested After Knife-Waving Incident in Vancouver’s Granville Entertainment District
Vancouver police have arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly caused a disturbance with a knife and created a sense of fear in the Granville Entertainment District.
According to police, the incident occurred at around 1:50 a.m. today. An employee at a business reportedly saw the man flipping over tables and displaying a knife toward people passing by.
When the employee attempted to intervene, the suspect became angry and began striking the business’s sign with the knife. The employee then backed away and called police.
Officers arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect just two blo
BCAug 12, 2026
Early Morning Shooting in Surrey’s Cloverdale Leaves One Injured
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating an early morning shooting in Surrey’s Cloverdale neighbourhood that left one adult male with a minor, non-life-threatening injury.
Police responded at approximately 3:52 a.m. on August 12 to reports of a shooting near a residence in the area of 60 Avenue and 177 Street. Two people were reportedly shot at, with one person sustaining a minor injury that did not require medical treatment. The suspects fled the scene.
SPS’s Major Crime Section has taken over the investigation, while forensic officers are processing physical and digital evidence in t