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BCApr 27, 2022

Stanley Park seawall reopens almost 4 months after ultra high tides severely damaged the walkway

The Stanley Park seawall has finally reopened, almost four months after ultra high tides, extreme winds and a storm surge severely damaged the popular Vancouver walkway. The Vancouver park board says the 3.5 kilometre stretch of seawall between Second Beach and Lions Gate Bridge was damaged January 7th and reopened today. The board says lock blocks have been used to prevent further erosion and rebuild parts of the damaged walls along sections where the old structure collapsed. A statement from the board says stonemasons have been working to rebuild the stone work, crews have added new capstone
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BCApr 27, 2022

Four bus passengers injured in unprovoked assault in Abbotsford

On April 24th, at 4:18 pm, AbbyPD responded to reports of an intoxicated, assaultive passenger on a BC Transit Bus which was proceeding westbound on Highway 1 at Whatcom Road. While police were en route, passengers on the bus stepped in and assisted with restraining the suspect until police arrived. Upon police arrival, the suspect continued to resist which required additional officers to assist in his arrest. In total, four passengers were assaulted during the incident. All received minor injuries which did not require transport to the hospital. Forty-five-year-old David Allen LUCAS of Surrey
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BCApr 27, 2022

Surrey RCMP invetigating after person was found dead in the remains of a fire at a homeless camp

Surrey RCMP say they are investigating after a person was found dead in the remains of a fire at a homeless camp. Police say the discovery was made after the fire crews put out the blaze yesterday. They say officers secured the scene for further investigation and are working closely with the BC Coroners Service and Surrey Fire Service on the case. They say the deceased person has not yet been identified.
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BCApr 27, 2022

Two B.C. men included in a list released today of Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives

Two men from BC are on a list released today of Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives. 36 year old Gene Karl Lahrkamp is number two on the list supplied by the Bolo, or be on the lookout program. A 100,000 dollar reward has been issued for the man wanted in connection with the death of former Abbotsford gangster Jimi Sandhu, who Crimestoppers says was found dead near a villa in Rawai Beach in Phuket, Thailand, in February. Also on the list is 61-year-old John Norman MacKenzie, a man convicted of second-degree murder, armed robbery and other offences who escaped from the Mission Institution shortl
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BCApr 26, 2022

High school girl student injured after assault at school

A high school student in Richmond has been injured in an assault at school, and RCMP say a second student is under investigation. Police say the assault happened at Hugh Boyd Secondary last Thursday and a 14-year-old girl suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. A 17 year old male was arrested at the school and later released to his legal guardian while the investigation continues. Mounties say the Youth Criminal Justice Act prevents them from providing many other details, but they say the incident can affect the entire school community and they are working to ensure the safety and
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BCApr 26, 2022

Man killed in stabbing attack in Kelowna

A 38 year old man has been stabbed to death in Kelowna. RCMP say it happened just before nine last night in central Kelowna and the victim was treated in hospital but could not be revived. A 22 year old man was arrested at the scene and police say he remains in custody. Police have released few other details and haven't said what might have led to the stabbing.
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BCApr 26, 2022

Horgan apologizes for profanity in legislature during tense question period

Premier John Horgan says he is sorry for using the F-word during a debate with the Opposition Liberals over B-C's shortage of family doctors.The question period ended with the speaker calling on members to behave like adults and refrain from making debates personal.Liberal House Leader Todd Stone rose in the legislature shortly afterwards requesting a point of privilege to discuss the matter further at another time.The premier later returned to the legislature to apologize, saying his passion for health care got the better of him.
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BCApr 26, 2022

B.C.'s police watchdog notified after two incidents involving officers on Vancouver Island

RCMP say British Columbia's police watchdog has been notified after two incidents involving officers on Vancouver Island, including the death of a man in custody. The Mounties say officers from the Comox Valley detachment responded to a call about a stranger on a property around 4:30 a.m. Saturday and arrested a man whom they believed was intoxicated. A statement released by Sgt. Chris Manseau says officers brought the man to RCMP cells without incident, but during the course of regular wellness checks, a guard noticed the man was unresponsive. The statement says officers provided first aid u
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BCApr 25, 2022

Oak Bay police sergeant to become police department's new deputy chief constable

Oak Bay Police Sgt. Julie Chanin will be the police department's new deputy chief constable. Chanin has 22 years of experience in policing and will become Greater Victoria's first female deputy chief constable, according to Oak Bay police. Oak Bay police on Twitter: OB Police Board has selected a new Deputy Chief. Congrats to Sgt. Julie Chanin @obpd79 an amazing leader w/ tremendous values. She'll be the 1st female Deputy Police Chief in the CRD. Looking forward to working with her in the new role. Right person at the right time for us.

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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