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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.
BCDec 10, 2021

Snowfall warning issued for Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for a critical highway linking B-C's Interior and the Lower Mainland.It says up to 30 centimetres is expected on Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton and blowing snow will add to the hazard with strong winds gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour.Environment Canada says the winter storm will gradually intensify with the heaviest snowfall and strongest winds expected tonight and Saturday afternoon.It warns visibility may be reduced at times and road surfaces may be difficult to navigate due to accumulated snow.
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BCDec 10, 2021

B.C. reports 341 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths

B.C. is reporting 341 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 221,576 cases in the province.Note: The numbers of total and new cases are provisional due to a delayed data refresh and will be verified once confirmed.There are currently 2,915 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 216,185 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 220 individuals are currently in hospital and 73 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, nine new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,378.The new deaths includ
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BCDec 10, 2021

Don’t drink and drive: Burnaby RCMP releases dash-cam video from drunk driver to illustrate the dangers of impaired driving

With the holiday season approaching, Burnaby RCMP has released dash-cam video of a recently-convicted impaired driver to illustrate the dangers of drinking and driving.The video was taken on January 8, 2021 and was captured by the impaired driver’s own dash cam as he travelled from Richmond, to Vancouver, and into Burnaby. The video was later seized by police after a search warrant was executed. The video shows the driver crossing the centre line towards oncoming traffic multiple times, narrowly missing other vehicles. The video also shows the driver blowing through a stop sign and driving t
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BCDec 09, 2021

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain, snow this weekend in B.C.

The B.C. government is warning of ``severe winter weather'' involving significant snowfall, avalanche risks and heavy water flow in many parts of the province this weekend. The government says in an advisory that heavy rain on the coast, snow in parts of the Interior and mountain passes, and high winds across much of the province may pose further challenges from Friday through Sunday in areas recovering from November's storms. Of particular concern is Highway 3, which remains closed to non-essential travel but is the main link between the Lower Mainland and the Interior while repairs continue
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BCDec 09, 2021

26 year old injured in shooting incident in Surrey

The RCMP in Surrey say they're investigating after a 26 year old man who is known to police sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting. They say officers responded to a report of shots being fired around 1:15 am this morning and found the man injured inside a home. The Mounties say the man who was not co-operating with the police investigation was taken to hospital and has since been released. Constable Sarbjit Sangha says in a statement that no links to gang conflict in the Lower Mainland have been identified so far.
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BCDec 09, 2021

B.C. cabinet minister hurt in assault near legislature, say police

Police are investigating an assault near the British Columbia legislature where a cabinet minister was knocked to the ground by a person. Victoria police say they are looking for witnesses and information following a report that Katrine Conroy was injured Tuesday night around 8 p.m. while walking near the legislature. Conroy is B.C.'s minister of forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development. Police didn't say how badly hurt she was, but say she went to hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Police say they would like to speak with a Good Samarit
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BCDec 09, 2021

'Grief and frustration' as B.C. marks a new record death toll in overdose crisis

British Columbia has recorded its highest-ever monthly number of suspected overdose deaths from toxic illicit drugs. A statement from the coroners' service says there were 201 fatalities in October from illicit drug toxicity, an average of about 6.5 people per day.It says the 1,782 overdose deaths recorded between January and October are already the highest ever recorded in a calendar year in B.C. Almost 80 per cent of those who died were male, and about 71 per cent of the fatalities were people between 30 and 59 years of age.The service says the powerful opioid fentanyl has been linked to 84

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CanadaAug 25, 2025

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Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs. LeBlanc's office says he will travel to the United States capital on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products to match American tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, called CUSMA. Canada's counter-tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles will remain. LeBlanc has sai
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North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in North Vancouver

On August 24, 2025, police were alerted by a homeowner in the 900 block of Tollcross Road who reported hearing a loud bang and subsequently discovering bullet holes. North Vancouver RCMP frontline officers attended the scene and located evidence indicating that shots had been fired at the residence. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. The residence was occupied at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.“This is an unsettling incident that understandably causes concern in the community,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vanc
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BCAug 25, 2025

Tall Timber building boosts student housing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus for the first time in 40 years,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This new facility will offer students more housing options steps away from their classes, reduce commute times and ease pressure on the local rental market. With better access to housing, student
BCAug 25, 2025

Langley RCMP: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

The Langley RCMP is advising the public of a noticeable increase in catalytic converter thefts across the community in recent weeks. Catalytic converters are targeted because of the precious metals they contain and replacing a stolen one can be costly for vehicle owners. Thieves often target vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured lots, and on quiet streets, usually during the night or early morning hours, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans are especially vulnerable due to their higher ground clearance. What you can do to prot
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BCAug 25, 2025

Proposed changes will make it easier for families to navigate legal system

The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first. The proposed changes come from a policy paper developed during Phase 2 of the multi-year review of the Family Law Act. The FLA is the main law that deals with family violence, guardianship, parenting duties, support payments and dividing property after a separation. The review looks at how the law can better reflect today’s society and recent court decisions. “This is the