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BCNov 26, 2021

New Westmister police issues public appeal for video footage following suspected child luring

The New Westminster Police Department is appealing to the public to assist in providing CCTV footage or dash cam footage that may help in an investigation of suspected child luring. The incident occurred on November 21st at approximately 5:30 pm in the area around Sapperton Park.The call to police came after two boys were walking home from Sapperton Park. Allegedly, as the boys passed a parked, brown minivan, a man exited the passenger seat of the van. This man asked the boys if they’d like to see a puppy that was inside his van. The boys ran away to tell a trusted adult what happened. The s
BCNov 26, 2021

Trudeau to visit BC's areas affected by flooding

Justin Trudeau is traveling to British Columbia today to visit areas affected by the flooding and meet with provincial, civic, and First Nation leaders.According to the prime minister's schedule Trudeau will be in the Abbotsford area and will also meet with members of the military, first responders and volunteers.He's to head to Victoria later in the day to meet with Premier John Horgan.
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BCNov 26, 2021

B.C. reports 424 new COID-19 cases and 3 deaths

B.C. is reporting 424 new cases of COVID-19, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 216,758 cases in the province.There are currently 3,061 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 211,202 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 295 individuals are in hospital and 112 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 2,316.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: twoInterior Health: oneThere have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Ri
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BCNov 26, 2021

Langley RCMP asking for information for two missing youths

Langley RCMP is seeking the assistance of the public to locate two missing youth who are believed to be in the company of Mya Steenbergen, a 12-year-old missing from Richmond.Maddison Savoie is First Nations, 14-years-old and last communicated with family on November 22nd. She is described as being 5’3 tall, approximately 140 lbs. and has black hair and green eyes. Maddison was last seen wearing all black (black hoodie). she has a nose piercing and dresses skater style. She has several piercings in each ear.Hunter Keys is Caucasian, 12-years-old and was last seen when he was dropped off in L
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BCNov 25, 2021

Suspect in custody after reports of shooting at B.C. detachment, no one injured

Police say a suspect is in custody after officers responded to reports of a shooter at an RCMP detachment in northern British Columbia. Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says there are no reported injuries at this time. RCMP say they had received information about a person with a long gun targeting the detachment in Vanderhoof, west of Prince George, just after noon. At 12:16 pm the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to reports of an active shooter with a long gun targeting the RCMP Detachment in the 100 Block of Columbia Street and then continuing to drive around the area.
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BCNov 25, 2021

Highway 1 reopening through the Fraser Valley

Highway 1 will reopen through the Fraser Valley between Chilliwack and Abbotsford at 2 p.m. (Pacific time), Thursday, Nov. 25, following cleanup, repairs and geotechnical assessments of the highway and its structures.This reopening will help connect the Lower Mainland through to Highway 3 and the Interior. While this will help to reduce congestion on Highway 7, travel restrictions will remain in place on Highway 7 to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and services. Although it is not subject to the essential travel order, people are asked to stay off Highway 1 through Abbotsford unles
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BCNov 25, 2021

President of the BC Federation of Labour critical of five sick days per year decision

Laird Cronk, the president of the BC Federation of Labour, is critical of the decision, saying provincial data indicates that while workers may take an average of 4.8 sick days annually, countries like New Zealand, Australia, Sweden and Germany have 10 days or more. He says that is what it takes to make sure workers have the economic stability to stay home when they are sick. Workers in British Columbia will be eligible for a minimum of five sick days per year starting January 1st. Labour Minister Harry Bains says the new sick leave policy affects all workers covered by the province's Employ
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BCNov 25, 2021

VPD investigation leads to charges in DTES stranger attack

Vancouver police say they have arrested and charged a woman who allegedly assaulted a senior in the Downtown Eastside last month. Sergeant Steve Addison says the 71 year old victim was confronted by a woman who yelled at her and then assaulted her. He says the victim suffered a broken arm and was hospitalized. Police say the BC Prosecution Service conducted an independent review of the evidence and has now charged a 27-year-old woman with one count of assault causing bodily harm.
BCNov 25, 2021

Line of storms approaches as B.C. works to recover from recent floods

The B-C government says it's making headway on recovery since last week's floods with supply chains stabilizing, gas shortages starting to ease and some evacuees allowed to return to their homes.Officials say the major supply route of Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley is on track to reopen later today, but are warning about a series of storms that have already begun sweeping over areas of the province that are struggling to recover from the floods.Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says the government is prepared to close some roads as a precaution as modellers try to predict when and where

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BCSep 26, 2025

Police cleared in fatal 2024 shooting of woman in Surrey, B.C.

British Columbia's independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal force in the fatal shooting of a woman threatening her baby.The Independent Investigations Office says in a report released Friday that on Sept. 19, 2024, the Surrey, B.C., officer shot the woman who was holding scissors to her baby's neck.The report says the situation was made worse because the woman spoke little to no English, and there were no Spanish speaking services available other than the use of Google translate.Police had responded to a call after someone reported the woman breaking things and
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BCSep 26, 2025

VPD investigates pedestrian fatality

Vancouver Police are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred last night, and are asking anyone with information to call police. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, was struck by a white Tesla at the intersection of Terminal Avenue and Western Street September 25 just before 8:30 p.m. Despite life-saving attempts from first responders, the pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the Tesla remained at the scene. Speed and impairment are not considered factors in the collision. Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.
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CanadaSep 26, 2025

Canada not part of mass walkout when Israel PM Netanyahu spoke at UN General Assembly

Canada was not part of a mass walkout this morning during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly. The office of Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae says he remained seated during Netanyahu's address as dozens of diplomats from other countries walked out of the chamber. The official presiding over the speeches had to call for order multiple times as delegations, including many from developing countries, rose to leave the room. In his speech, Netanyahu said the "disgraceful decision" by countries like Canada to recognize a Palestinian state will encour
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BCSep 26, 2025

Talks to resume between B.C. government and its public service union

Talks are resuming between the union representing British Columbia's public service workers and the provincial government. Paul Finch, president of the BC General Employees' Union, says the government has reached out to the union saying it has a new offer and negotiations will start again on Monday. Finch says union pickets will remain up. The union has been conducting escalating strike action over the last four weeks, with up to 15,000 workers conducting job actions including picketing and overtime bans. Finch told a gathering in Victoria that there has been unprecedented level
WorldSep 26, 2025

Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida

The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for non-citizens to get commercial drivers licenses after three fatal crashes this year in Florida, Texas and Alabama that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses. The nationwide audit of these licenses began after a fatal U-turn crash in Florida that killed two people caused by a truck driver who officials said was in the country illegally. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said also threatened to revoke $160 million in federal funding for California because inve