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BCJun 27, 2022

Heat warnings posted for parts of B.C., Yukon but cooler conditions in the forecast

Environment Canada says heat warnings will persist in British Columbia and Yukon for at least another day, but cooler conditions are on the way. The weather office is maintaining heat warnings for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s inner south coast, inland sections of the north coast, including Kitimat and Terrace, and for Yukon's Dawson region northwest of Whitehorse.Forecasters say inland temperatures reaching 34 C are possible across Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Howe Sound, while conditions will be just slightly cooler on the north coast and the mercury will move into the high 20s around
BCJun 25, 2022

Province seeks people to join anti-racism committee, help dismantle systemic racism

The province is looking for members to form its first anti-racism committee, and applicants have until July 18th to apply. A statement from the Ministry of the Attorney General says the anti-racism data committee is part of B.C.'s recently enacted Anti-Racism Data Act, which will safely use and share data about people of colour in an effort to make government programs and services more equitable. The act is the first in Canada to be co-developed with Indigenous Peoples and the province says Indigenous, Black and other racialized people are encouraged to apply for as many as 11 positions, incl
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BCJun 25, 2022

Horgan, Robinson and Lore issue a joint statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade

Premier John Horgan; Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued a joint statement about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. "It is a dark day for everyone who has fought to protect women’s rights. The injustice of this day will be remembered – and the devastating consequences endured – for generations."The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade represents a horrific turning back of the clock. Women in the United States are facing a future where they have less control over their rep
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BCJun 25, 2022

IIO investigating a man's death who was being held at Campbell River detachment

RCMP say the province's police watchdog has been notified of the death of a man who was being held at the Campbell River detachment. Police say the man was arrested yesterday morning for breach of probation. They say an on-duty guard found him unresponsive and in medical distress late last night and he died after being taken to hospital. The Independent Investigations Office will be investigating in an effort to determine whether police actions contributed to the man's death.
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BCJun 25, 2022

B.C. watches flood risk as rains ease, but heat has potential to melt snowpack

A flood warning for Blue River west of Williams Lake has ended but warnings are still posted for the Quesnel River as flood warnings, watches or advisories cover much of BC. The River Forecast Centre says it's uncertain how snowmelt will be affected by this weekend's heat wave that will bring temperatures in the low to mid-30s to most of the province. But it says unsettled weather and thunderstorms could raise flood risks again next week. The City of Abbotsford says levels of the Lower Fraser River could peak as early as next Thursday and while major flooding is not predicted, Abbotsford offi
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BCJun 24, 2022

VPD seeks person of interest in downtown stranger assault

Vancouver Police are releasing video and appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking downtown earlier this month. "This woman did everything right. She fought off her attacker, got to a safe place, and called 9-1-1," says Constable Tania Visintin. "Her quick actions allowed investigators to secure important evidence, including the video we are releasing today."The woman, 26, was walking near West Hastings and Hornby streets just after midnight on June 11 when a man she didn’t know grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her. After fighting
BCJun 24, 2022

Dedaar Jhooty charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Henry Garcia Molina in Whistler

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 22 year old man has been charged in a fatal stabbing in Whistler Village last summer. I-HIT says 26 year old Henry Garcia Molina was stabbed outside a bisto and died of his injuries after being taken to the Whistler Medical Clinic last August 14th. Police say they arrested a suspect in his death yesterday with support from Richmond RCMP. I-HIT says the suspect has been charged with manslaughter. IHIT on Twitter: IHIT INVESTIGATIVE UPDATE - WhistlerDedaar Jhooty has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Henry Garcia Mol
BCJun 24, 2022

B.C. police officer charged with two counts of assault related to 2020 arrest

The BC Prosecution Service has approved two charges against an Abbotsford police officer in connection with an arrest he made more than two years ago. The service says in a news release that Const. Shaun Nagel has been charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. The service says the charges were made in relation to a suspect's arrest in West Vancouver on Feb. 26, 2020. It did not provide any other details because Nagel's case is before the courts. It says the charges were approved by an ``experienced Crown counsel with no prior or current connection with the officer.''
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BCJun 23, 2022

Premier Horgan says about Air India flight bombing, "callous crime that must never be forgotten"

Premier John Horgan says the bomb that tore apart Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland, killing 329 passengers, including 280 Canadians is a ``callous crime that must never be forgotten.'' Terrorists based in BC planned and executed the bombing which happened 37 years ago today. In his statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Horgan says everyone should take a stand against hatred. He says despicable acts of terror must be rejected and people should respect and care for those who are targeted by such acts.

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CanadaJul 30, 2025

Prime Minister Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state

Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly this September. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement today in Ottawa after holding a virtual meeting with his cabinet. Carney says Palestinian statehood depends on elections next year that do not involve Hamas. The prime minister's announcement comes after British Prime Minister Keir (KEER') Starmer said the U-K would officially recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not implement a ceasefire and drastically scale up aid in the Gaza Strip. Multiple humanitarian groups say starvation is
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CanadaJul 30, 2025

World Swimming Championship 2025: Canada wins bronze in 4X100m mixed medley relay

Canadian swimmers performed well on day 4 of the World Swimming Championships being played in Singapore. On one hand, Canada won a bronze medal today and on the other hand, Summer McIntosh, Kylie Masse and Ingrid Wilm did well in their respective events. Today, Canada won the bronze medal in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay with a timing of 3 minutes 40.90 seconds, thanks to the performances of Kylie Masse, Oliver Dawson, Josh Liendo and Taylor Ruck. In the semi-finals of the women's 200m butterfly event, Summer McIntosh entered the final with a timing of 2 minutes 6.22 seconds. The 18-year-
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CanadaJul 30, 2025

PM Carney assembling cabinet today to talk U.S. trade, Middle East

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting virtually with his cabinet today to discuss the state of trade negotiations with the U.S. and the situation in the Middle East.The meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington today meeting with U.S. officials.Carney said Monday that Canada's negotiations with the United States are in an "intense phase" after President Donald Trump clinched a critical agreement with the European Union.Trump told reporters last week that Canada wasn't a priority ahead of his Aug. 1 deadline to make trade deal
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CanadaJul 30, 2025

Canadian government may introduce bail reform bill in fall

During this spring’s federal election, the Liberals promised to "move aggressively" to implement stricter bail laws by introducing a reverse onus for a number of offences. A reverse onus moves the burden of proof from the prosecutor to the accused — meaning they would have to justify being granted bail. The Criminal Code already has a reverse onus for bail in place for many serious offences, including murder. The Liberals would add new offences to that list, including car thefts involving violence or those conducted for a criminal organization, and home invasions and some human trafficking
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BCJul 29, 2025

Coquitlam RCMP announce guilty plea after lengthy firearm related offence investigation

Following a lengthy police investigation into a 2021 shooting incident that occurred in Coquitlam, 36-year-old Sukhdeep Singh Pansal of Delta, British Columbia, has plead guilty to firearms related charges and has been sentenced to 38 months in prison. On January 16, 2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Coquitlam RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of shots fired from a high-rise building located in the 600 block of Whiting Way, Coquitlam. A woman was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken to hospital. The Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (ERT) ass