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BCDec 14, 2021

Burnaby RCMP telephone number spoofed by scammer

Burnaby RCMP is warning the public that one of its detachment phone numbers was recently spoofed and used in a telephone scam.Spoofing is when a caller identification (caller ID) or call display are manipulated to show trusted phone numbers.On November 29, 2021, Burnaby RCMP received a report that a victim transferred $6,000 to a scammer through Bitcoin because the call appeared to come from a Burnaby RCMP detachment phone number.The victim initially received a call from a scammer, who advised that they owed money and if they did not pay, they would receive a call from the RCMP. The victim ini
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BCDec 13, 2021

British Columbia's provincial state of emergency extended till Dec. 28th

With recovery efforts still underway in communities affected by severe flooding and highways damaged by flooding and mudslides, the Province is extending the provincial state of emergency.Given the continued need for public safety measures under the Emergency Program Act and ongoing work to repair damaged highways, the provincial state of emergency is being extended until the end of the day on Dec. 28, 2021."While we’re making significant progress in our recovery, there is still a lot of work to do to reopen our highways and get people back into their homes," said Mike Farnworth, Minister of
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BCDec 13, 2021

Parts of southern British Columbia could get up to 20 centimetres of snow

Winter weather is making its way back into southern B.C. with Environment Canada issuing heavy snowfall warnings for several areas. The agency says a low-pressure system is moving into the southern part of the province starting Monday night and is expected to stay on until Tuesday, bringing up to 20 centimetres of snow in some areas. It says the areas affected will include parts of Elk Valley, the Fraser Canyon along Highway 3, and Lytton, Boston Bar and Hope. The highway is the only provincial access route into the Interior and remains open to essential traffic only. Environment Canada says
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BCDec 13, 2021

UVic says it will no longer be holding in-person exams this year to reduce COVID-19 risks

The University of Victoria says it will no longer be holding in-person exams this year to reduce COVID-19 risks. School officials issued a statement asking teachers to adjust their exam plans to offer assessments online or in another format starting today. They are also asking students to avoid campus if they feel sick or test positive for the virus, saying ``timely academic consideration'' will be given if a student becomes too sick to complete their schoolwork. The university says the decision was made after consulting with public health experts at Island Health.
BCDec 13, 2021

Targeted weekend shooting in Nanaimo being investigated

R-C-M-P say they're investigating what's believed to a targeted weekend shooting in Nanaimo. Police say a man was treated in hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries and that a vehicle was seen speeding from the scene Saturday night. Mounties then received a call about a vehicle on fire and say it's believed to have been associated with the shooting. Constable Gary O'Brien says police don't believe there's any risk to the public but anyone who has information about the incident is being asked to call the detachment.
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BCDec 11, 2021

B.C. now has 10 cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19

B.C. is reporting 437 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 222,013 cases in the province.There are currently 2,994 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 216,542 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 211 individuals are currently in hospital and 72 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, three new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,381.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: oneVancouver Coastal Health: oneIsland Health: oneThere have been 10 cases of the Omicron variant of conc
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BCDec 11, 2021

Highway 11 in Abbotsford opens to commercial vehicle traffic

Highway 11, between Hazelwood Avenue and Clayburn Road, is open to commercial vehicle traffic, supporting the movement of goods and services between the Sumas border, Abbotsford and Mission. This stretch of highway was reopened to passenger and emergency vehicles on Dec. 6. Traffic is moving on the two southbound lanes of Highway 11 using a single lane in each direction. Drivers should expect a slower commute and delays.The two northbound lanes remain closed until the highway can be repaired. A timeline for these repairs has not been determined. Although it is not subject to the essential trav
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BCDec 10, 2021

Mayor of Surrey, charged with public mischief over claim of being run over

A public mischief charge has been approved by a special prosecutor against the mayor of Surrey, B.C. The BC Prosecution Service says the charge comes after Mayor Doug McCallum complained to the RCMP that he was verbally assaulted and hit by a car. There were public discussions at the time about Surrey replacing the RCMP with a municipal police force and McCallum said he was attacked during a ``Keep the RCMP in Surrey'' gathering at a grocery store. McCallum was elected on a promise to replace the RCMP with a local force and some Surrey Police members are already on the job. Vancouver lawyer R
BCDec 10, 2021

The federal and provincial agriculture ministers will be touring flood devastated area of Abbotsford

The federal and provincial agriculture ministers will be touring a poultry farm today that was affected by last month's devastating floods. Ministers Marie-Claude Bibeau and Lana Popham are expected to address recovery and rebuilding efforts for farmers during the visit to Abbotsford. Popham has said 628-thousand chickens, 420 dairy cattle and roughly 12-thousand hogs died in the region's Sumas Prairie. Historic flooding resulting from a series of so-called ``atmospheric rivers'' triggered widespread evacuation orders in the area and submerged many properties.

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CanadaJun 18, 2025

Canada's Fernandez storms into quarterfinals at Nottingham Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez has entered the quarterfinals of the Nottingham Open tennis tournament. She defeated Spain's Cristina Bucsa in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. Fernandez maintained a strong hold throughout the 1 hour and 43 minute bout. This was Fernandez' third win over Bucsa, who hails from Laval, Quebec. Fernandez had previously beaten the Spanish player at the Paris Olympics and the Australian Open. Fernandez' quarterfinal match will be held on Friday, June 20.
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CanadaJun 18, 2025

Missing 3-year-old girl found in Montreal

A search has been launched for a missing 3-year-old girl in Montreal. The girl is reportedly alive and talking. She had been missing since Sunday. The Quebec Provincial Police held a press conference to update the search for the girl. Sergeant Eloise Cosset said it was not possible to provide any further information about the circumstances under which the girl was found and what had happened over the past day and a half. He said another press conference would be held later to provide more information on the case. He also thanked the community for their support in helping to find the girl.
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IndiaJun 18, 2025

4 deaths due to Corona in India in the last 24 hours

In India, 4 deaths have been reported due to Corona in the last 24 hours, two in Maharashtra and 1 each in Delhi and Kerala. According to the Health Department, 113 people have died due to Corona since January 2025. The highest number of deaths have occurred in Kerala and Maharashtra. A total of 13 deaths have also occurred in Delhi. There are 6,483 active cases of Corona in 32 states and union territories of the country. So far 42 patients of Corona have been found in Punjab.
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BCJun 18, 2025

City of Surrey launches a pilot to streamline pre-applications for development

The City of Surrey has launched a pilot pre-application process as part of the ongoing efforts to streamline development application approvals. The pilot pre-application process, includes: Centralized pre-application submissions Reduced target timeline of five weeks Targeted and streamlined feedback The City says, the pilot pre-application process replaces the existing Design Review Group (DRG) as the process to review pre-applications. Pre-applications are not required however, pre-applications lead to improved application submissions that ultimately help reduce project timelines and are s
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CanadaJun 18, 2025

Police investigating found body

Port Alberni RCMP is investigating following the discovery of a deceased person in a local park on Monday. On June 16, 2025, at 5:41 p.m., Port Alberni RCMP received the report of a body in Dry Creek Park. Frontline officers responded and located a deceased person with apparent injuries. Forensic Identification Services attended and processed the scene. General Investigation Section has assumed conduct of the ongoing investigating and is working with BC Coroner’s Service to determine the circumstances that lead to this death. Based on the initial information the death is being treated as sus