BCOct 21, 2026
Former Surrey Massage Therapist to Be Sentenced November 12 in 12 Sexual Assault Cases
A former Surrey massage therapist is scheduled to be sentenced on November 12 after being found guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault.
Following a 35-day trial at the B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster, Justice Lance Bernard found Leonard Krekic guilty in 12 separate cases. The incidents occurred between December 30, 1994, and April 25, 2017, at a clinic in Surrey and the surrounding area.
In December 2022, the College of Massage Therapists banned Krekic from practising for 25 years and imposed a fine of more than $105,000.
Under Canadian law, sexual assault convictions can carry a maximum
BCOct 21, 2026
Vancouver Mayor-Elect Pete Fry Endorses B.C. Green Leader Emily Lowan
Vancouver Mayor-elect Pete Fry has publicly endorsed B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan, joining her on the campaign trail in the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding to canvass for votes and show his support at a rally in Sidney.
Fry previously appeared alongside B.C. NDP Leader David Eby at a pro-Canada rally in Vancouver on Monday, ahead of Alberta’s referendum. He described the situation as somewhat awkward, clarifying that he attended to support a united Canada, not to campaign for Eby or the NDP.
Fry’s endorsement comes after Eby urged Green voters to support the NDP to prevent a Conservativ
BCOct 20, 2026
Poilievre Thanks Albertans for Voting to Keep Canada United
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre thanked Albertans in Calgary today for voting in favour of keeping Alberta part of a united Canada in the provincial referendum. He said the people of Alberta had delivered a strong and decisive mandate.
Born in Alberta, Poilievre had campaigned extensively ahead of the referendum, urging residents to keep the province within Canada. He said those considering separation out of frustration with the current government should remember that Canada is more than just a government — it represents its people, flag, land and shared history.
Poilievre said it
BCOct 20, 2026
B.C. Conservatives Announce Election Night Watch Party in Vancouver
The B.C. Conservative Party has announced details of its official election night event ahead of the provincial election results.
According to a press release issued by the party, leader Lorne Doerkson will host an election night watch party with campaign staff and supporters at Vancouver’s Rocky Mountaineer Station after British Columbians cast their votes.
The venue is the same location where Kerry-Lynne Findlay was declared the party’s leader during a leadership convention five months ago.
Doerkson, who is in the race to become B.C.’s premier, is running in the Cariboo-Chilcotin riding
BCOct 20, 2026
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum Reacts to SkyTrain Extension Promises for Newton
Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum has strongly reacted to announcements by two major provincial parties regarding the proposed SkyTrain extension to the Newton area.
In a statement issued by McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition, the party said the B.C. Conservatives have made a firm commitment to deliver the SkyTrain project to Newton Town Centre, while the B.C. NDP has offered only to hold another meeting on the issue.
McCallum said the project is particularly important for Newton, Surrey’s largest community, which has a population larger than that of many cities but still lacks rapid
BCOct 20, 2026
Both NDP and Conservatives make same SkyTrain election promise for Surrey, B.C
Both the B.C. NDP and B.C. Conservative Party have promised to extend SkyTrain service to Surrey’s Newton Town Centre as part of their election campaigns.
NDP Leader David Eby said that if his party returns to power, it will work with Surrey’s newly elected mayor, Doug McCallum, to extend SkyTrain along the King George Boulevard corridor to Newton.
Eby said Surrey has received $12 billion in funding for major projects under the NDP government, more than any other community. He also accused the B.C. Conservatives of making unrealistic promises without a clear plan to deliver them.
Meanwhile
BCOct 20, 2026
Harman Bhangu Expresses Disappointment Over Court Ruling in Elderly Couple’s Murder Case
B.C. Conservative Leader Harman Bhangu has expressed disappointment over a B.C. Supreme Court ruling declaring unconstitutional a Criminal Code provision that prevents offenders from receiving parole earlier than otherwise permitted in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in his Abbotsford riding.
Bhangu said 77-year-old Arnold De Jong and his 76-year-old wife, Joanne De Jong, were brutally murdered after being tied up and assaulted inside their own home. Three young men responsible for the crime have been convicted of first-degree murder.
However, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Brenda
BCOct 20, 2026
Abbotsford Double Murder Sentencing Delayed Until February 2027
The sentencing hearing for Abhijeet Singh, Gurkaran Singh and Khushveer Toor, convicted of the first-degree murders of 77-year-old Arnold De Jong and his 76-year-old wife, Joanne De Jong, has been postponed until February 2027.
The couple were killed during a home invasion at their Abbotsford residence nearly four years ago. The three men were found guilty of first-degree murder in May, an offence that carries a mandatory life sentence with no parole eligibility for 25 years.
However, the three convicted men have sought the right to apply for early parole under the Criminal Code’s “faint-h
BCOct 19, 2026
Surrey Police Arrest 28-Year-Old in Electronics Store Robberies
The Surrey Police Service’s Prolific Offender Unit has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies at electronics stores across Surrey.
According to police, Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan is accused of smashing display cabinets at electronics retailers, assaulting staff members and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise between June and October 2026.
The BC Prosecution Service has approved 17 charges against Hogan, including robbery and assault with a weapon.
Police said the incidents caused an estimated $100,000 in losses for Surrey busine
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