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BCJul 21, 2022

Bronze statue stolen from St. Andrew Kim Church

Surrey RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating a statue stolen from a church in the Guildford area. On July 13, 2022 at 4:31 a.m., two suspects stole a bronze statue of St. Andrew Kim which was located on church property outside of the Education Centre Building at 10222 161 Street. The suspect used a dolly to transport the statue and load it into a camper van (see attached photos and videos).The statue is described as two metres tall and depicts St. Andrew Kim. It is difficult to make out a suspect description based on the current evidence. The investigation is ongoing and police are
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BCJul 21, 2022

Charges laid after Hells Angels “Support Club” expansion into Kamloops targeted by CFSEU-BC and Kamloops RCMP Investigation

Three men have now been charged by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada with several drug-related offences following a joint investigation between the Kamloops RCMP’s Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU) and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU- BC). The investigation that began in 2017 resulted in the seizure of over four kilograms of drugs, a handgun, over $330,000 in cash and arrests that helped prevent the expansion of an Outlaw Motorcycle "support" Club for the Kelowna Chapter of the Hells Angels in the Kamloops area. In early 2017, Kamloops RCMP’s TE
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BCJul 21, 2022

5 year old girl hospitalized with critical injuries after a crash between two cars in Vancouver

Police in Vancouver say a 5 year old girl has been hospitalized with critical injuries after a crash between two cars in the city's Kitsilano neighbourhood. They say the girl was hit while standing with her father and siblings when the two cars collided and careened onto the sidewalk. Police say no one else was injured and both drivers remained at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation and anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact the VPD.
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BCJul 20, 2022

West Shore RCMP stops 720 single doses of suspected Fentanyl from distribution within our communities

West Shore RCMP Major Crime Units teamed up during the execution of a search warrant in Langford and seized a significant amount of drugs and multiple weapons. On Friday, July 8, 2022, the West Shore RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and Drug & Organized Crime Unit worked together and executed a search warrant on a residence in the 600 block of Fairway Avenue in Langford.The officers located and seized:A shotgun;Airsoft guns;Ammunition;Cash;Approximately 720 single doses of suspected Fentanyl;Approximately 2490 single doses of suspected Methamphetamine;Approximately 160 single doses of suspected C
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BCJul 20, 2022

Operation Safe Driver Week: Commercial vehicle enforcement across the Lower Mainland places 142 trucks out of service

Burnaby RCMP partnered with several commercial vehicle enforcement partner agencies from across the Lower Mainland from July 10 to 16 as part of Operation Safe Driver Week. Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual enforcement initiative led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance that targets unsafe driving behaviours from commercial vehicle drivers. It is a North America-wide initiative that aims to use education and enforcement to improve driving behaviours with the goal of reducing crashes on our roadways.This year, the Lower Mainland Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Team conducted five oper
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BCJul 19, 2022

British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals

The province has announced it is funding 322 new health-care training seats at institutions around BC. Health Minister Adrian Dix says two dozen seats for urgently needed medical lab assistants will be established at Vancouver Community College, Camosun College and Thompson Rivers University's open leaning program. Advanced-care paramedics will get training at the Justice Institute of BC, while seats are also being fast-tracked for respiratory therapists at Thompson Rivers. The government says intake for more than two-thirds of those seats will be for this fall, although some will start as ea
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BCJul 19, 2022

Vancouver Police investigation leads to charges in Yaletown homicide

Vancouver police say a second-degree murder charge have been laid in the stabbing death of 29 year old Justin Mohrmann in the city's Yaletown area last week. Police say 34 year old Lindsay Scott was arrested after a week-long investigation. There's no indication that the woman knew the victim and police say it's believed they were strangers. Police say they're still investigating Scott's movements leading up to the stabbing last Monday.
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BCJul 19, 2022

Selina Robinson says, she'll pass on the opportunity to replace Premier John Horgan

Another NDP cabinet minister has ruled out running for the job to replace Premier John Horgan. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says she's looked ahead in her life for the next five to eight years and has decided to pass on the opportunity. Robinson says in a tweet that she has seriously considered the job and thanks those who offered their financial support or to work on her campaign. The New Democratic Party announced over the weekend that voting for Horgan's successor will start November 13th with the results released December third.
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BCJul 18, 2022

Ottawa to provide $870 million to support B.C. flood, landslide recovery efforts

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Ottawa is providing $870 million to support recovery efforts after destructive flooding in British Columbia last fall. Bill Blair says the money is the first payment as part of a commitment the federal government made in the immediate aftermath of the severe weather, with more to come.He says the money is being distributed through the disaster financial assistance program.British Columbia has asked for about $5 billion from the program, and provincial Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says getting access to the money can take time, so this adva

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BCJan 23, 2026

Kelowna RCMP, provincial gang unit seize weapons and drugs after enforcement operation

Police in Kelowna say a joint enforcement and training effort with a provincial gang unit has led to dozens of arrests and the removal of weapons and drugs from the community. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team worked alongside Kelowna RCMP and officers from across the Okanagan between January 12 and January 16. The operation focused on identifying repeat violent offenders while also providing specialized training to local officers on weapons, firearms, and drug interdiction. According to police, the multi day initiative resulted in more than 20 new
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CanadaJan 23, 2026

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants warned of possible job cuts, unions say

Nearly 10,000 federal public servants across multiple departments have been notified in recent days that their positions could be affected by upcoming workforce reductions, according to the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received workforce adjustment notices over the past week. Those notices were issued to employees working in several federal departments, including Global Affairs Canada, Transport Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, and Health Canada. Workforce adjustment notices signal that positions
WorldJan 23, 2026

Spain declines to join Trump-backed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative

Spain has declined an invitation to participate in a proposed international initiative known as the ‘Board of Peace,’ which was launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, citing its long-standing commitment to the United Nations system. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Madrid respects the invitation extended by President Trump but will not take part in the initiative. He stated that Spain’s foreign policy remains firmly anchored in multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations, which Spain views as the central forum for global peace and conflict resolution. Sánchez
WorldJan 23, 2026

Drone strike in eastern Ukraine kills four, including child, as peace talks continue

A Russian drone attack late Thursday in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region killed four people, including a five-year-old child, according to Ukrainian local authorities. Officials confirmed the deaths on Friday, saying the strike hit a residential area. Authorities said five other people were injured in the attack, while at least two homes were completely destroyed. Emergency crews were deployed overnight to assist residents and assess damage in the affected community. Ukrainian officials say Russia continues to press for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk, a region that has remained a
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IndiaJan 23, 2026

High Court directs Punjab government to decide Amritpal Singh parole plea within seven days

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to take a decision within seven days on a parole petition filed by Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh, who is seeking permission to attend Parliament’s upcoming budget session. The order was passed on Friday during a hearing on Singh’s petition, in which he requested temporary release to participate in the budget session scheduled to begin on January 28. The court instructed the state government to make a timely decision and disposed of the petition after issuing the direction. The case has drawn attention