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BCOct 05, 2022

Man pleads guilty to Langley triple homicide

A Langley man pled guilty to murder in BC Supreme Court in the deaths of three family members in June 2020, in Langley, B.C. Background: On June 13, 2020, Langley RCMP officers responded to a call in the 19600-block of Wakefield Drive and found the residence engulfed in flames. Officers located Francesco Zangrilli inside the residence, suffering from fatal stab wounds. The bodies of Tatiana Bazyar and Befrin Ebrahimian were later located deceased inside the residence. IHIT took conduct of the investigation and worked closely in partnership with the Langley RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the Int
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BCOct 04, 2022

Surrey Forward proposes new Arts, Entertainment & Sports district complex and 10,000 seat soccer stadium

Surrey needs new facilities. Surrey Forward, led by mayoral candidate Jinny Sims will construct a new performing arts centre, entertainment district and 10,000 seat stadium in the Tom Binnie Park region. In addition, new office buildings and residential towers will be included in the project. The area will consist of a performing arts centre with two theatres. The largest will have a seating capacity of between 800 and 1,400 seats and will be designed to accommodate large touring shows such as cultural dance performances, broadway shows, musical acts and the like. The second theatre will be b
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BCOct 04, 2022

Surrey investing in dyke upgrades to protect against flood and storm events

The City of Surrey is in the first phase of upgrading the dyke network to protect against flooding from increasingly more common high magnitude storm events. As a next step in enhancing the network, the City will be applying for $10 million in funding to upgrade the Nicomekl River Dyke. "It is important that the city expand and enhance our dyke network to protect against the increasing effects of rising sea levels and storm events," said Mayor Doug McCallum. "Upgrading and maintaining Surrey’s dykes are important because it provides effective protection against flooding from increasingly mo
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BCOct 03, 2022

VPD praises bystanders for stopping stranger attack

Vancouver Police are praising the actions of quick-thinking bystanders who stopped a violent attack on woman last night in downtown Vancouver. "These witnesses jumped into action to help the victim as she was being attacked by a stranger," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "They are heroes, and they deserve full credit for their bravery. There is no question this victim could have suffered serious physical injuries had they not acted so decisively."The victim, a 29-year-old woman, had just entered the lobby of her apartment building, near Davie and Howe Street, when she was followed into the buildi
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BCOct 03, 2022

Canada sanctions 25 Iran officials and morality police after Mahsa Amini death

25 senior Iranian officials and nine government entities are facing new Canadian sanctions, including an assets freeze and a ban on entering the country. The new sanctions follow the recent violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran. The protests are in response to 22 year old Mahsa Amini's death in mid-September, after she was arrested by Iran's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the sanctions are a result of Iran's grave and ongoing breaches of international law and its blatant disregard for human life.
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BCOct 03, 2022

Mayor Doug McCallum approves Fraser Riverbank at Old Yale Road as dedicated location to host ash-scattering ceremonies

The Safe Surrey Coalition and Mayor Doug McCallum have formally recognizedFraser Riverbank in Brownsville Bar Park, located at 11931 Old Yale Road in Surrey, as adedicated place for communities to scatter cremated remains of their deceased loved ones. For example, in South Asian cultures, cremated remains are customarily and religiouslymandated to be scattered into a flowing river, where it is believed that this is the only way for thedeparted soul to find salvation. This ritual must be performed according to religious and culturalguidelines. Due to the lack of a designated location for these
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BCOct 03, 2022

Richmond RCMP investigating overnight shootings

Shortly after 11 p.m. on October 2, 2022, frontline RCMP officers responded to the 8000 block Sunnymede Crescent after the sounds of gunfire were heard. Two men were discovered suffering from gunshot wounds. One was transported to hospital while the other was pronounced deceased.While it is still early in this investigation, this incident appears to be targeted.The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time pending this investigation.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been contacted and has taken conduct of this investigation. IHIT will
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BCSep 30, 2022

BC Greens call for government to put money back into people's pockets as gas prices break records

As prices soar at the pump and cost of living continues to rise, the BC Green Caucus is calling on the province to work with the federal government to introduce a windfall profits tax on the oil and gas industry that is rebated back to British Columbians. "Gas prices hit 239.9 in Metro Vancouver today, breaking a North American record and costing British Columbians at the pump," said Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley. "This problem is systemic. British Columbians are paying obscene prices for fuel and lack affordable alternatives, such as free and consistent
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BCSep 30, 2022

Fraser Health clinics providing fall COVID-19 booster doses, including bivalent vaccine

Immunization clinics throughout the Fraser Health region are now providing more people with opportunities to receive a COVID-19 booster dose this fall, including the Omicron (bivalent) booster. Everyone aged 18 and older is eligible to receive the Moderna Omicron (bivalent) vaccine six months after completing their primary series or last booster dose and will be notified when they can book their appointment. The Moderna Spikevax Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine targets both the original COVID-19 virus from 2019 and the Omicron BA.1 variant. Health Canada approved it for use as a booster dose on Sept

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AlbertaOct 23, 2025

Alberta legislature set to return with throne speech as teachers strike goes on

Alberta's legislative assembly is set to return today with a throne speech kicking off the fall sitting. The assembly will return just as a provincewide teachers strike nears the end of its third week, and teachers are expected to rally outside while members take in the speech. The government is expected to table back-to-work legislation, with Premier Danielle Smith previously saying it could happen as soon as next week if the strike goes on. Government house leader Joseph Schow has said the government will introduce at least 15 bills this sitting, including new rules to prevent lo
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BCOct 23, 2025

Storms to bring heavy rain, strong winds and flood risk across coastal and central B.C.

Communities across coastal and central British Columbia are being warned to brace for a series of storms expected to bring powerful winds, heavy rainfall and rising river levels through the end of the week. The province’s Ministry of Emergency Management said the weather system is forecast to begin Thursday, with residents urged to prepare for possible power outages, travel disruptions and localized flooding. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for northern Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and much of the central and northern coast, with gusts expected to reach between 90 and 110 kilom
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BCOct 22, 2025

B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad rejects calls to resign amid party turmoil

B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he intends to stay on as party leader despite growing internal pressure from the party’s executive to step down. Members of the party’s management committee have sent Rustad a letter calling for his resignation, citing what they describe as “chaos” and a loss of cohesion under his leadership. The letter, signed by seven committee members including party president Aisha Estey, accuses Rustad of failing to unite the party behind a shared vision and claims his leadership has “ceased to serve that purpose.” The group urged him to immediately re
BCOct 22, 2025

Brampton homicide suspect killed in police shooting near Niagara Falls

A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Brampton was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Niagara Falls late Tuesday, police say. Niagara Regional Police confirmed that 38-year-old Anthony Deschepper died following an encounter with officers at a gas station near Thorold Stone Road and Montrose Road. Authorities said the incident occurred hours after Deschepper was identified as the suspect in a deadly shooting outside a Brampton strip mall. Peel Regional Police reported they were called to the parking lot near Queen Street East and Airport Road around 2 p.m. Tuesday, where of
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BCOct 22, 2025

Firefighters join widening B.C. public service strike as mediated talks continue

The labour dispute between the British Columbia government and its public service workers has intensified as more members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) join ongoing strike action. The union confirmed that employees from the BC Wildfire Service and the Ministry of Forests have joined the picket lines, even as mediated discussions with the province continue. The BC Wildfire Service reports 94 active fires across the province, most of which are under control, and essential operations remain in place to protect public safety. With the latest escalation, more than 25,000 of the BCG