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BCJan 18, 2022

BC Conservation Officer Service warning users of a popular Kelowna park after cougar attack

The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning all users of a popular Kelowna park about a cougar that tried to attack a large, leashed dog. A post on the service's website says it happened Sunday evening in Mission Creek Regional Park when the big cat lunged and tried to take on the dog, but was scared off and neither the dog nor owner were hurt. Conservation officers have issued a public advisory, saying while roaming pets are prey for cougars, aggression toward a large, leashed dog is ``uncommon and concerning.'' The cougar hasn't been caught but warning signs have been posted in the spraw
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BCJan 18, 2022

Candidates getting ready for final debate of the BC Liberal leadership race

The final debate of the BC Liberal leadership race is tonight, with barely two weeks left before the party selects a new leader on February 5th. Candidates at tonight's debate include Gavin Dew, Kevin Falcon, Michael Lee, Val Litwin, Renee Merrifield, Ellis Ross and Stan Sipos. The race began last February when former leader Andrew Wilkinson officially resigned after the Liberals won just 28 seats and saw the New Democrats capture a large majority in the 2020 provincial election. Tonight's debate can be viewed online at the BC Liberals website.
BCJan 18, 2022

Doctors and nurses representatives say their members are reaching breaking points

While the most challenging days are predicted to be ahead for B-C's health-care system as COVID-19 cases peak in the latest wave, representatives for doctors and nurses say their members are already reaching their breaking points. Doctor Ramneek Dosanjh, president of Doctors of B-C, says physicians are feeling emotionally exhausted as they enter the third year of the pandemic. She says the COVID-19 has highlighted shortages of not just critical supplies such personal protective equipment but also the need for additional human resources and support in the workforce. Aman Grewal, president of
BCJan 18, 2022

Cash, drugs and weapons seized after year-long investigation on Vancouver Island

British Columbia's anti-gang police unit says officers have seized cash, drugs and weapons after a year-long investigation on Vancouver Island. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says the investigation focused on an alleged organized drug trafficking network with ties to members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. During the execution of four search warrants on homes in the Comox Valley and Campbell River, police say they seized about 3-point-5 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 160-thousand dollars in cash and several guns.Six people were arrested and have been released from custody
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BCJan 18, 2022

B.C. reports 5,625 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations rise past 800

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 5,625 new cases of COVID-19, including six epi-linked cases, for a total of 299,146 cases in the province:Jan. 14-15: 2,383 new casesJan. 15-16: 1,733 new casesJan. 16-17: 1,509 new casesThere are 35,985 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 257,677 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 819 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 99 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:1,884 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 17,7891,155 new
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BCJan 18, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions on closures, gatherings to remain in place in B.C.

British Columbia's top doctor has extended a COVID-19 order that will keep gyms and fitness centres closed before providing more details tomorrow. That's when restrictions were set to expire, but Dr. Bonnie Henry said last week that they believed COVID-19 hospitalizations were expected to spike after cases within the community had peaked. Restrictions on gatherings and events will stay in place, and Henry has now also directed school boards to collect information on the vaccination status of their staff. The BC Teachers' Federation says on Twitter that it was not consulted or notified ahead o
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BCJan 17, 2022

VPD arrests man with meat cleaver at DTES women’s centre

A man with a meat cleaver was arrested by Vancouver Police on Sunday after threatening to kill people at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.A witness called 9-1-1 just after 1 p.m. yesterday after the 31-year-old suspect followed a woman into the Columbia Street community centre and began uttering threats while holding a large knife.VPD officers were close by and responded to the 9-1-1 call. The officers arrested the suspect nearby, after he tossed the knife and walked away.Vancouver Police applaud a number of quick-thinking witnesses who grabbed the knife off the ground, called 9-1-1, the
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BCJan 17, 2022

Kelowna RCMP investigate suspicious death in Glenmore area

Kelowna RCMP are investigating after the body of a woman was found in the Glenmore area on Sunday morning.On January 16, 2022 just before 8:45 a.m., Kelowna RCMP was called to a park in the 2100 block of Glenmore Road. When officers arrived, they located the body of a deceased woman whose death is believed to be suspicious.Investigators have cordoned off the area and will be on scene for an undetermined period of time while they collect evidence and speak to witnesses. As the investigation is in its early stages, further information may be released once it becomes available.Kelowna RCMP is urg
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BCJan 17, 2022

Search underway for suspects who broke into art gallery in Kelowna

A search is underway for the suspects who broke into an art gallery in Kelowna over the weekend, escaping with 11 pieces of art in less than four minutes. Gallery 421 owners Kelly Hanna and Ken Moen say the 2 am break-in on Saturday was targeted. They say surveillance video shows two masked men heading straight to several large sculptures in bronze or stone, while also scooping up some blown glass works. Kelowna RCMP are appealing for information as they investigate the robbery.

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CanadaOct 07, 2025

MPs launch probe of trucking sector after Bloc calls out labour standards

A House of Commons committee is set to launch a study of labour standards in the trucking sector today after the Bloc Québécois called on the government to end what it calls exploitative practices. The transport committee is launching a study of an industry business model which sees transport companies classify drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The Canadian Trucking Alliance has called the model the "largest tax, labour misclassification, safety and human trafficking scheme in Canada," arguing that it manipulates the tax base and jeopardizes the health and safety of C
BCOct 07, 2025

Province to remove barriers, make way for more child care at schools

The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds. “As a parent, I know that finding safe, convenient and affordable child care is a top priority for young families, but it’s not always easy,” said Premier David Eby. “We are building a seamless child care system in our province that supports parents from the early years through to graduation. This legislation is the first step on the path to getting more child care on school grounds all across our province. Using our existing infrastructure and partneri
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BCOct 07, 2025

Drugs, cash, firearm seized from local motel

Prince George RCMP Frontline police officers made a significant seizure of drugs and cash in late September, from a motel on the 900-block of Victoria Street, while attending to an unrelated investigation at the location. “In total, investigators seized approximately 100 grams combined of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and crack cocaine, and over $40,000 in cash. A firearm was also located in the room and seized,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP. Through the course of the investigation, one man was arrested on multiple firearms o
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WorldOct 07, 2025

PM Mark Carney meets President Donald Trump

PM Mark Carney met President Donald Trump today for the second time in nearly six months. Trump, while meeting Carney at the White House, described the trade talks with Canada as more complicated than any other and said that there is a "natural conflict" on trade due to the geographic proximity between the US and Canada. Trump said that I love Canada and the people of Canada but we have trade interests and we are working on a formula and we will get there. During this, he also discussed the Golden Dome defense system with reporters, Trump said that he and Carney will work together on the G
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IndiaOct 07, 2025

Arvind Kejriwal on Punjab visit again

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal is coming to Punjab for two days. He will inaugurate power transmission and distribution projects in Jalandhar with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday. The project has cost Rs 5 thousand crore. Apart from this, Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will also visit Bathinda. Where they will lay the foundation stone of 3100 new playgrounds. Earlier, Arvind Kejriwal had visited Punjab on September 5, when Punjab was under the impact of floods. During that time, he was scheduled to visit various districts of Punjab with Chief Minister B