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BCFeb 23, 2022

Search continues for high-risk missing youth Lia Barker: Victoria police

Patrol officers are asking for your help to locate high-risk missing youth Lia Barker.Lia is described as a 16-year-old Caucasian girl standing five feet, seven inches tall, with a slim build. Lia has shoulder-length dyed blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweater, black sweatpants, and grey boots. Recent photographs of Lia are below.Lia was last seen in Victoria on the morning of February 1st, and investigators are concerned about the length of time that Lia has been missing. Lia may have travelled to Vancouver. Patrol officers are working to locate Lia and ensure th
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Two Vancouver Island New Democrat MP's say constituency offices vandalized

Two Vancouver Island New Democrat members of Parliament report their constituency offices have been vandalized. A photo from North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney's office shows graffiti scrawled on windows while RCMP confirm the glass front door and two exterior windows of Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord John's Parksville office were smashed early yesterday but no one entered the office. Blaney calls the incident Sunday night at her Campbell River office ``scary'' and ``illegal,'' saying it's not how Canadians express differences of opinion over policy issues while Johns says his staff should
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Calgary man faces fraud charges for running romance scams that trapped several BC women

A Calgary man faces fraud charges in that city for running romance scams that trapped several BC women. Police in Calgary say 36-year-old Bryan Syryda faces more than a dozen fraud and theft charges related to complaints from Langley, Surrey, Delta, Calgary and Cochrane, Alberta. Scams identified in 2020 found unwary purchasers had ordered discounted electronics but never received them while further investigation found women who met a man online were treated to lavish outings that helped them decide to order items, and convince family and friends to order, as well. None of the electronics mat
BCFeb 23, 2022

VPD reports 60 assaults during the Family Day weekend

Vancouver police has shared information about some of the 60 attacks during the long weekend. Following is the information shared through various tweets by VPD: The #VPD has made significant progress with investigations into the large number of unprovoked stranger attacks. Still, violence remains a problem. #VPD is investigating 60 assaults over the #FamilyDay long weekend with 22 cases being investigated as possible stranger assaults.On Saturday night, a staff member of a West Hastings hotel asked an unruly guest to leave, who responded by punching him in the face, and then became confrontati
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Kamloops, B.C., child honoured for bravery after acting to help injured grandmother

A 6 year old girl has been honoured by RCMP in Kamloops, B.C., after she managed to get out of a crashed car, cross a busy highway and summon help for her injured grandmother. A post on the City of Kamloops Facebook page says Jane Deelstra received a certificate from Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky on Tuesday, recognizing her ``great bravery and perseverance.'' The social media post says Deelstra's grandmother suffered a medical emergency while driving on the weekend and crashed at an exit along Highway 1, east of Kamloops. Deelstra was not hurt but her grandmother needed help, so the post says
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BCFeb 23, 2022

B.C. reports 2,103 new COVID-19 cases and 44 deaths

Over a four-day period, B.C. is reporting 2,103 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 345,734 cases in the province:Feb. 18-19: 631 new casesFeb. 19-20: 571 new casesFeb. 20-21: 424 new casesFeb. 21-22: 477 new casesThere are 688 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 108 are in intensive care.In the past 96 hours, 44 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,830.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: 11Vancouver Coastal Health: 17Interior Health: sevenNorthern Health: fourIsland Health: fiveThere have been four new health-care facility outbreaks at Hillside Village, Polson L
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Highlights of British Columbia budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year

Here are highlights from the B.C. budget tabled Tuesday:— The government is earmarking $2.1 billion to fund disaster recovery efforts and future response to the threats from wildfires, floods and heat waves.— The deficit is forecast to be $5.5 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year.— Average child-care fees will drop to about $20 per day after the NDP promised $10-a-day child care.— $22 million will be spent to support survivors and restore funding for 50 sexual assault centres.— A new Declaration Act Secretariat will ensure legislation is consistent with United Nations Declaration on t
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BCFeb 23, 2022

One teen arrested after two teenajers injured in an assault in a Surrey school

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of an assault with a weapon that has left two teens with injuries at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary. The suspect, also a teen, has been taken into custody. On February 22, 2022 at 2:39 p.m., Surrey RCMP Frontline officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the school grounds of Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary school located in the 6100-block of 180 Street. Two victims were located and taken to hospital in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody. Early indications are that this incident stemmed fr
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Nearly $19 million of federal funding announced today to help 11 BC airports and 2 airlines

Nearly 19 million dollars in federal funding was announced today to help 11 BC airports and two BC based airlines cope with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harjit Sajjan, the minister responsible for Canada's Pacific Economic Development Agency, says the money ensures airports and carriers can continue essential routine maintenance and facility operations during the pandemic. A statement from the government says regional airports and carriers offer vital commercial flight links, support critical supply chains, promote economic growth and help essential workers and medical pati

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BCSep 23, 2025

B.C. advances new mass-timber demonstration projects

Four new buildings in B.C. are each receiving $500,000 — totalling $2 million — to demonstrate and showcase the benefits of mass-timber construction. “Mass timber represents a transformative, locally sourced solution that’s generating significant employment opportunities, spurring cutting-edge innovation, and revitalizing rural economies across British Columbia,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. “Through our continued strategic investments in projects throughout the province, we’re positioning B.C. as a leader in mass-timber construction, while building the
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IndiaSep 23, 2025

Dera Beas chief visits Bikram Majithia in Nabha jail

Dera Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon reached Nabha jail today, where he met Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The Akali leader (Bikram Majithia) has been kept in judicial custody in the jail by the Punjab government in a case of exceeding income.The two held a closed-door meeting that lasted 35 minutes, jail officials said. Reports quoted a jail official who requested anonymity, “The Dera Beas chief had sought permission to meet Majithia as a family member, and it was granted strictly according to the jail manual.” Dhillon has close family ties with Majithia’s wife
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AlbertaSep 23, 2025

Search for missing five-year-old boy in southern Alberta enters third day

The search for a five-year-old boy in southwestern Alberta is entering its third day. RCMP say two nights of searches have yielded no results in finding Darius Macdougall. Macdougall went missing Sunday after he didn't return from a walk with six family members to their campsite near Island Lake Campground, south of Crowsnest Pass. Mounties have said people should avoid the area and leave the search to the professionals. Darius is described as four feet tall with short brown hair, and he was last seen wearing a blue-grey hoodie and sweatpants. Police said the boy has autism, w
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CanadaSep 23, 2025

Gary Anandasangaree announces government gun buyback program

Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has announced the launch of the government's gun buyback program. Anandasangaree said that starting Tuesday, the government is launching a voluntary gun buyback program with a pilot project in Nova Scotia and it will be fully implemented after the fall. The minister said that we are serious about removing assault-style weapons from our communities and they have no place in Canada. In May 2020, the Canadian government declared about 2,500 types of guns illegal as part of a strategy to combat gun violence. The Public Safety Minister said that t
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BCSep 23, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP warns about frauds

Frauds are increasingly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, through emails, phone calls and social media. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of deceit and their delivery. By staying informed and skeptical, we can better protect ourselves and our communities. Nanaimo file # 2025-29161 Grandson scam Caller told police she was scammed for $1700 after being led to believe her grandson needed money to get out of jail. Caller that that in September 2025, she received a phone call from a private number who said they were the RCMP and that her grandson had been arrested after being inv