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BCAug 15, 2025

First Nation in B.C. says 41 more graves found by penetrating radar at school site

The shishalh First Nation says 41 ``additional unmarked graves'' have been found as a result of a search with ground-penetrating radar on the site of a former residential school. The nation on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast says a team has been scanning the area around the St. Augustine's Residential School site for the last 18 months, at locations identified through interviews with survivors. It says the discovery brings the number of suspected graves at the site to 81, after initial findings that were announced in 2023. First Nations communities have tended to use careful language when an
BCAug 15, 2025

Fatal collision under investigation on Highway 1

Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision on Highway 1 near Whittaker Rd near the Malahat summit. On August 14, 2025 just before 4:00 p.m., Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to the area of Highway 1 near Whittaker Rd after receiving a report a collision between two vehicles. Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicated that a white Toyota Corolla was travelling southbound on Highway 1 when it collided with a black Dodge Ram around that intersection. The driver and passenger of the Dodge Ram suffered minor injuries and were transported to hospital. The four occupants of the
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BCAug 14, 2025

New Westminster: Major Crime Unit begins investigation into suspicious fire on 12th Street

The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred on August 11th at approximately 2:42 am. A business in the 600 block of 12th Street was not occupied and sustained extensive damage. The NWPD Major Crime Unit has taken conduct of this investigation and is working alongside our partners at the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service. “Investigators are seeking more information on a red van that was seen leaving the area,” shared Media Relations Officer Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “If you have any information about that van, including CCTV or dash cam foota
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BCAug 14, 2025

Richmond RCMP arrest suspect in alleged stranger assault involving a weapon

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Richmond RCMP responded to an assault with a weapon at a parkade of a retail shopping centre in the 6500 block of No. 3 Road. Richmond RCMP received the call from an on-duty security guard who heard the commotion and intervened. Richmond RCMP frontline officers quickly arrived on-scene and arrested the suspect without further incident. The suspect remains in-custody and there is no ongoing risk to the public. The victim was transported to local hospital and is currently in stable condition. The two individuals are not believed to be known
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BCAug 14, 2025

German soccer star Thomas Muller focused on winning titles with Vancouver Whitecaps

German soccer legend Thomas Müller says he feels “too good to retire” as he begins a new chapter with the Vancouver Whitecaps, aiming to add Major League Soccer titles after 17 years with Bayern Munich.The 35-year-old midfielder was officially introduced in Vancouver, where he told reporters the move was about ambition: “I chose Vancouver because this team has a chance to win — not only this year, but also next year.” Müller scored 250 goals for Bayern and helped Germany win the 2014 FIFA World Cup, earning the Golden Boot in 2010. For Surrey, where several Whitecaps players trace
BCAug 14, 2025

Mission families will benefit from new child care spaces

Families in Mission will now have access to a new child care centre with 67 new licensed spaces. “For families in Mission, this new child care centre means hundreds of dollars of monthly savings, shorter wait lists and the comfort of knowing their children are learning and growing close to home,” said Rohini Arora, parliamentary secretary for child care. “It means a single parent can take a job they would otherwise have to turn down, or a mom can complete her education. These are the everyday changes that make life more affordable and stable, and it’s how we’re building a stronger fu
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BCAug 14, 2025

West Shore RCMP seek to identify assault suspect

West Shore RCMP is seeking information from the public to identify a male suspect who was involved in an alleged assault against a woman at Thetis Lake Park in View Royal. On August 12, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a woman on a trail within the park was approached by an unknown male who appeared from the bushes. During this interaction, the male grabbed the woman. The woman did not sustain any physical injuries and was able to get away safely. The suspect is described as: Caucasian male; Approx. 6’2;Between the ages of 50-60;Grey/blonde short curly hair;Slim build.The suspect was wearin
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BCAug 14, 2025

Police seek assistance in locating wanted person

The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Gregory aka Deisel Rawlinson, wanted after failing to appear in Nanaimo Provincial Court for a scheduled court appearance. Rawlinson was before the courts from an incident in late February of 2025 where it is alleged, he assaulted an adult and uttered threats to that person. Rawlinson is also wanted on 3 counts of Breach of Probation and Breach of a Court Order. Rawlinson is a Caucasian man, 5 foot 7 inches, 170 pounds with grey hair and green eyes. Of note, he has numerous tattoos on both arms, and his left leg i
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BCAug 14, 2025

BC Ferries under fire over Chinese contract for 4 new ships

BC Ferries is under fire over a contract with a Chinese company for 4 new ships. Now, Canada’s largest and oldest shipyard has condemned it. Davie Shipyard CEO James Davis said it was “very unfortunate” that BC Ferries had contracted with a Chinese company. Davis said BC Ferries prioritized low prices. He said the Chinese shipyard receives heavy subsidies, has to pay cheap labor, and no Canadian or Western shipyard can reasonably compete with it. No other company, including Canada's Davie Shipyard, got a chance to bid for the contract, with BC Ferries saying it would have cost $1.2

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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
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CanadaOct 22, 2025

Conservative MPs deflect questions about Poilievre's comments on Trudeau, RCMP

Some Conservative MPs are deflecting questions about their leader’s comments on the RCMP, after the Liberals, Greens and NDP called for an apology. In a recent interview with a YouTube channel, Pierre Poilievre called the RCMP's leadership "despicable" and accused it of covering up for former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Poilievre claimed that Trudeau could have been charged criminally for accepting a vacation from the Aga Khan and said the former prime minister would be in jail if not for the RCMP. Talking to reporters ahead of the party's weekly caucus meeting today, Conservative House l
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BCOct 22, 2025

Vehicle recovered from Squamish river, Navdeep Singh remains unaccounted for

A car that plunged into the Squamish river near Squamish B.C. with four people inside earlier this year has been recovered, yet one of its occupants (Navdeep Singh Sidhu) remains missing, say police. According to a Squamish RCMP release, on October 18, 2025, the vehicle involved in a single-vehicle collision that entered the Squamish River in the early morning hours of June 14, 2025 was recovered. Police say, the recovery marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation. At the time of the incident, four individuals were reported to be in the vehicle. Three of the occupants have been a