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BCNov 02, 2021

B.C. reports 1,370 new COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths over a three day period

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,370 new cases of COVID-19, including three epi-linked cases, for a total of 206,284 cases in the province:Oct. 29-30: 568 new casesOct. 30-31: 470 new casesOct. 31-Nov. 1: 332 new casesThere are 4,668 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 199,107 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 436 individuals are in hospital and 140 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, 25 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,181.The new deaths include:Fr
BCNov 02, 2021

VPD officers made more than 110 arrests over the weekend

Vancouver Police are investigating dozens of serious crimes that occurred over the Halloween weekend, as thousands of people poured into the city for one of the busiest stretches of the Covid era."Despite deploying dozens of extra officers, VPD was stretched thin throughout the weekend after a number of violent incidents resulted in one homicide, several serious injuries, and extensive property damage," says Sergeant Steve Addison, adding that at least five people reported being sexually assaulted and four police officers were assaulted during the weekend.Multiple vehicles were set on fire ove
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BCNov 01, 2021

Any employee working directly for the BC Public Service needs to be vaccinated by November 22

The BC Public Service Agency says it has finalized its policy regarding proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all direct government employees. The policy requires any employee working for the BC Public Service, whether at home or in the office, to be fully vaccinated by November 22nd. Guidelines have also been updated to require contractors and others using employee-only areas of indoor public-service workplaces to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 13, although this order does not apply to members of the public using those same spaces. The agency says employees with just one COVID-19 shot may be offere
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BCNov 01, 2021

Total number of deaths from B.C.'s summer heat dome nudges nearly 600: coroner

The BC Coroners Service has released updated numbers showing 595 people died in the province during extreme heat events over the summer. That's an increase from the 569 deaths confirmed by the coroners service at the end of July. A statement from the coroner and the Ministry of Public Safety says all the deaths are being investigated and reports on each fatality should be complete by early 2022. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says by identifying patterns and factors in each of the deaths, the province will be ``in a better position to prevent future similar tragedies.'' The release says 526 of t
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BCNov 01, 2021

Vancouver police investigating homicide after initially responding to a weekend car crash

Vancouver police are investigating the city's 14th homicide of 2021 after initially responding to a weekend car crash. They say one man is dead and two others are in hospital with serious injuries connected to the vehicle incident on the south side of Vancouver. Investigators say they suspect the three men were driving in the same vehicle when they were involved in a confrontation with people in another vehicle. Police say they're looking for dash-camera footage and witnesses who were in the area of Main and Fraser Streets between 41st and 57th avenues on Saturday night.
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BCNov 01, 2021

Surrey man arrested after death of a woman in Vancouver in a hit and run incident

Vancouver police are investigating the death of a woman following an alleged hit-and-run incident. They say the 66 year old woman was walking near East Broadway and Commercial Drive Saturday night when she was struck by a vehicle that didn't stop. Investigators say the suspect vehicle was located in east Vancouver and a 30 year old Surrey man was arrested. Police haven't released the names of the victim or suspect. VPD believes the woman was struck by a man driving a silver Acura TL, which failed to stop or render assistance following the collision. Speed and alcohol are possible factors.
BCOct 30, 2021

B.C. reports 584 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths

B.C. is reporting 584 new cases of COVID-19, including 10 epi-linked cases, for a total of 204,914 cases in the province.There are 4,982 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 197,396 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 436 individuals are in hospital and 156 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 2,156.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: threeVancouver Coastal Health: twoNorthern Health: twoIsland Health: two From Oct. 21-27, peop
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BCOct 30, 2021

Multiple search warrants lead to substantial drug seizure

Surrey RCMP’s investigation into a drug trafficking network culminated in a substantial seizure of drugs, including tens of thousands of potentially lethal doses of fentanyl.In Spring of 2021, the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit initiated an investigation into a drug trafficking network with ties to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. Through an extensive investigation, three residences in the Whalley area were identified as locations of interest. On October 13, 2021, Surrey RCMP’s Drug Unit with the assistance of the Surrey Gang Enforcement Team executed three search warrants in quick succession at t
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BCOct 29, 2021

BC's 12 federal NDP MP's handed their new critics' roles

BC's 12 federal New Democrat members of Parliament have been handed their new critics' roles by party Leader Jagmeet Singh. He says his new lineup sees women in several crucial roles, including Environment and Climate Change. That job goes to Victoria MP Laurel Collins, who is starting her second term in Ottawa. Longtime New Democrat Don Davies is the party's health critic, while Peter Julian is NDP House Leader and Jenny Kwan is caucus chair.

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BCSep 19, 2025

Police investigate shooting in Northwest Surrey

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shooting at a business in Northwest Surrey. On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:35 am, Surrey Police Service received reports of a shooting near 108 Avenue and 125 Street, Surrey. Police arrived on scene and located numerous bullet holes in the rear of a business. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and assisting with the investigation. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident, the identity of the suspect,
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more ministers visiting China, after canola trip

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more high-level visits to China, as Canada tries working out a trade spat targeting Canadian canola. Blois is the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and he joined Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a visit to China earlier this month to advocate for Beijing to drop its tariffs on Canadian canola. China imposed significant tariffs on Canadian canola this year following Ottawa's move to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Blois says during the four-day trip, he and Moe visited Chinese officials in the country's trade, foreign-a
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BCSep 19, 2025

RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.

One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with multiple counts of assault while off-duty, leading to the appointment of a special prosecutor. The BC Prosecution Service says Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, who is the RCMP's Pacific Region commander, is accused of assault and assault by choking against one person, and a single count of assault against a second person. A news release from the prosecution service says Teboul was charged in provincial court on Thursday, as a result of alleged offences in Abbotsford on July 2. It says his first appearance in court is sc
BCSep 19, 2025

Workers, communities affected by tariffs will benefit from expanded supports in B.C.

People adversely affected by tariffs imposed by the United States will benefit from expanded supports through two new initiatives delivered by the Province in partnership with the Government of Canada. Originally focused on forestry, the Build Your Own Future (BYOF) program is being expanded to support workers across all industries affected by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs. The program offers five-day business bootcamps, with one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help displaced workers transition into entrepreneurship. Participants who complete the program are eligible for a $5,00
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CanadaSep 19, 2025

Pierre Poilievre targets Mark Carney's Mexico trip

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre today targeted Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Mexico, saying that Carney has returned empty-handed. Poilievre said that the Prime Minister's visit was all about air-to-air talk and nothing but fake deals. He said that our free trade with Mexico has been in place for three decades and Carney's visit has added nothing new to it except a photo shoot. Poilievre is also attacking the Prime Minister over the delay in the federal budget, saying that Carney calls himself a 'great economist' but never ask him why the budget was delayed so much or how big the