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BCMar 01, 2022

Bree Gamble homicide investigation ongoing: Victoria police

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) continues the investigation into the homicide of Bree Gamble, also known as Bree Lozano, nearly one year ago.Shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday March 3, 2021, VicPD Patrol officers were called to the south side of Beacon Hill Park, along Dallas Road, for a report of an unresponsive woman. Officers attended, along with BC Emergency Health Services paramedics, and despite providing CPR to Bree Gamble, she was confirmed to be deceased. The BC Coroners Service attended and assisted with the investigation. VIIMCU assumed conduct of the invest
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BCMar 01, 2022

B.C. reports 974 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 974 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 348,305 cases in the province:Feb. 25-26: 398 new casesFeb. 26-27: 297 new casesFeb. 27-28: 279 new casesThere are 549 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 85 are in intensive care.In the past 72 hours, 22 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,873.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: fiveVancouver Coastal Health: twoInterior Health: fourNorthern Health: sixIsland Health: fiveThere have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Sun Pointe Village and Fischer Place (Interior Health
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BCMar 01, 2022

Alleged carjacker charged following VPD arrest

A Vancouver Police investigation has led to charges against a Vancouver man in connection with an alleged carjacking in Fairview.The robbery occurred around 8:40 a.m. Sunday, after a 58-year-old woman was forced out of her vehicle near Cambie Street and West Broadway. An alert bystander called 9-1-1 and provided a description for VPD officers, who responded immediately.While some officers tended to the victim, others patrolled the city in search of the stolen car.Shortly before 10 a.m., a VPD officer located the suspect and the car in Strathcona. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.Chad
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BCFeb 28, 2022

Nanaimo home destroyed in an explosion

Emergency crews were in the area of Pine St at Fitzwilliam St of Nanaimo on Sunday.At approximatley 8:20pm, a vacant home was destroyed by an explosion. The immediate area was closed to the public after the incident. 2 people were injured in the incident according to reports. First responders asked motorists to avoid the area after the explosion. A nearby home was also impacted due to the strong explosion.
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BCFeb 28, 2022

UBC Okanagan gives update after security guard killed in an incident at the campus

Dear campus community,I want to update you on an incident that took place on our campus over the weekend. One of our security personnel was assaulted by a worker in the University Centre building. We were informed that the guard succumbed to her injuries. To protect her privacy and that of her family, we are not identifying her at this time.This is the kind of communication with our community that I hoped never to have to deliver.We are devastated that something like this would happen on our campus. My heart and my thoughts, and those of everyone at UBCO, go to the family. I understand that th
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BCFeb 28, 2022

Burnaby RCMP attempt to identify the suspect in a voyeurism incident

The Burnaby RCMP is looking to identify a suspect in a voyeurism incident.On February 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., the Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a voyeurism incident at a business in Metrotown. The victim reported that she was in a change room when she noticed the person in the next stall was recording her with his phone. The victim confronted the suspect, with the support of some other customers, however the suspect was able to flee the store.Suspect description:Approximately 6' tallMid 20’s in ageShort black hairNo facial hairWearing:Dark blue jacketBlue jeansWhite sneakersWhile the
BCFeb 28, 2022

VPD seeks witnesses, victims to violent attacks

Vancouver Police are appealing for victims and witnesses, after a 38-year-old man allegedly attacked at least five women and caused thousands of dollars in property damage during a 40-minute crime spree in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood Saturday afternoon."Once again, these attacks appear completely unprovoked, and they must have been terrifying for everyone involved," says Constable Tania Visintin. "We believe there are more victims, and likely dozens of witnesses, who have information and cell phone video footage that can help the police investigation."Vancouver Police began receiving
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BCFeb 26, 2022

Premier John Horgan announces two new ministeries

Premier John Horgan has announced the creation of a new ministry that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Former municipal affairs minister Josie Osborne was sworn in today as the new minister of land, water and resource stewardship, and will also be the minister responsible for fisheries. Horgan says the new ministry reorganizes several of the government's natural resource ministries and is the result of more than a year of talks with stakeholders including First Nations. But the Opposition BC Liberals say the government is b
BCFeb 26, 2022

B.C. premier condemns Russian leader Putin, says B.C. supports people of Ukraine

Premier John Horgan says British Columbia supports the people of Ukraine in their battle to turn back Russian military forces and President Vladimir Putin.He says B.C. is working with the federal government and will support whatever sanctions Canada can impose to help condemn Russian actions.Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, with reports of casualties on both sides of the conflict.Horgan says he hopes international pressure will convince Putin to turn back his troops.Earlier this week, B.C.'s political leaders, including Shirley Bond of the Opposition B.C. Liberals a

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BCSep 02, 2025

Provincial Forest Advisory Council launches website, engagement process

The Provincial Forest Advisory Council (PFAC or the council) has launched a new website where people in British Columbia can learn about the council's work and share their input about the future of forestry in B.C. Announced in May 2025 by the Ministry of Forests, the council is an independent group of forestry experts tasked with developing recommendations for how to build a stronger, more stable forestry system that works for communities, the economy and the environment. The council's work will focus on understanding and articulating the underlying issues facing the forestry sector and the
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AlbertaSep 02, 2025

Alberta government pauses ban on school library books with sex content

Alberta's education minister is directing school boards to pause a government order to remove books with explicit sexual content from libraries. Demetrios Nicolaides says in an email to school divisions and officials that they should pause any development or distribution of lists of books that are to be removed. He says the pause is in effect until further notice. A draft list from Edmonton Public Schools of books to be removed from libraries was leaked online last week. It contains more than 200 titles, including Margaret Atwood's ``The Handmaid's Tale,'' which prompted the au
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BCSep 02, 2025

Female arrested after stabbing in Fort St John

28-year-old Kayla Breeze Trudeau has been taken into custody after a male was stabbed in a parking lot in Fort St John. On August 28, 2025, at approximately 1:46 p.m. Fort St John RCMP members responded to a report that a male had been stabbed in the chest in a parking lot near 99 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC. Responding officers blocked 99 Avenue, investigated, and identified the female suspect who was arrested within 10 minutes of the initial call to the RCMP. The male victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Kayla Breeze Trudeau, who is known t
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BCSep 02, 2025

BC RCMP notifies IIO of incident in Burnaby

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Burnaby which has resulted in one person being taken to hospital after an officer involved shooting. On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 2:51 p.m. Burnaby RCMP received a call regarding a domestic dispute at a residence in the 4300 block of Dundas Street. When the responding officer arrived, they located a suspect with an edged weapon. An interaction occurred and shots were fired by police. The victim was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. They are in serious condition.
BCSep 02, 2025

One person arrested after assault in Cranberry area

In the early morning of September 2, 2025, Powell River RCMP responded to an assault in progress on Irvine St. The male suspect fled on foot and a search involving Powell River RCMP, the Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Air Services was initiated. Mowat Bay access was temporarily restricted to the public and the area was contained. The suspect was located in the area and he was arrested and taken into custody and will be held to appear in front of a Judge. There is no risk to public safety. All public areas in Cranberry are now open.