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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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BCOct 29, 2021

Sales of commercial properties between April and June stronger than any time since 2017: GVREB

The Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board says sales of commercial properties were stronger between April and June than at any time since 2017. A statement from the board says land sales were particularly healthy. It says that shows ``investors are demonstrating confidence in new development potential in the region.'' The board says the total dollar value from the sale of 726 commercial properties during the second quarter was just over 3.6-billion dollars, a 130 per cent leap over the roughly 1.6-billion recorded in the same period last year.
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BCOct 29, 2021

B.C.: Two deaths in Osoyoos area determined as murder-suicide

Mounties in BC's southern Interior say officers have determined that two deaths in the Osoyoos area this week appear to have been a murder-suicide within a family. The RCMP say officers responded Tuesday to an abandoned vehicle in a rural area northwest of Osoyoos, which was linked with a home in town. They say officers found a body inside the home and a second person was found dead not far from the abandoned vehicle. Police released no further information.
BCOct 29, 2021

Smouldering ship that lost 109 of its containers off the coast of Victoria hires contractor to recover units

The owner of the smouldering ship that lost 109 of its containers off the coast of Victoria has hired a contractor to try to recover the units loaded with cargo. The MV Zim Kingston lost the containers and caught fire last week. The coast guard says a salvage team is using thermal cameras to find remaining hot spots while firefighting operations continue in containers that hold tires. Five of the lost containers have now been spotted at the very northern tip of Vancouver Island, more than 400 kilometres away.
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BCOct 29, 2021

B.C. reports 758 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths

B.C. is reporting 758 new cases of COVID-19, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 204,330 cases in the province.There are 4,961 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 196,858 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 434 individuals are in hospital and 155 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, 10 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,147.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: fourInterior Health: fourNorthern Health: twoFrom Oct. 13-26, they accounted for 74.0% of hospi
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BCOct 28, 2021

B.C. Premier John Horgan to undergo biopsy surgery for growth in his throat

British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will have biopsy surgery on Friday because of a growth in his throat. Horgan says he's been in and out of the hospital for a number of weeks. He says he noticed a lump and a later test revealed the growth in his throat. The premier says he won't step down and he plans to retain his position as the head of the Council of the Federation. As a precaution, Horgan says Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has been appointed deputy premier to support him. Horgan, who is 62 and had bladder cancer when he was in his 40s, says that he has been in this spot
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BCOct 28, 2021

B.C. First Nation seeks 'real action,' urges conditions for papal visit to Canada

The Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation says it would be ``deeply meaningful'' to welcome Pope Francis to Kamloops when the pontiff visits Canada on yet-to-be-determined dates. The Vatican announced yesterday that the pope will willing to visit this country as part of the process of reconciliation with Indigenous people. But Tk'emlups Chief Rosanne Casimir says in a statement issued this morning that if the only objective is reconciliation, and there's no concrete action associated with the visit, the visit will miss the ``hard truths'' First Nations are confronting as they recover from the g
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BCOct 28, 2021

VPD makes arrest after woman stabbed with hypodermic needle

Vancouver Police are investigating another stranger assault in the Downtown Eastside, after a woman was stabbed in the leg with a hypodermic needle Wednesday night."All signs point to this being a random and unprovoked assault on a victim who did nothing wrong," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "Fortunately, the woman quickly called police and we were able to identify a suspect."The troubling incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, as the 23-year-old victim was leaving a coffee shop near Main and East Pender streets."Investigators believe the woman may have been followed out of the coffee sh
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BCOct 28, 2021

Man sentenced six years in prison for sexually assaulting sex trade workers

A Port Alberni man who sexually assaulted several sex trade workers on Vancouver Island will spend up to six years in prison. Stephen Ewing has been sentenced after pleading guilty to seven charges dating back to 2018. The 42 year old will be listed on the National Sex Offender Registry for the rest of his life and has also received a lifetime ban on gun ownership. In addition to the six year sentence, minus 45 days for time already served, Ewing must provide his D-N-A to the national database for 15 years after he is released from custody.

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BCSep 23, 2025

B.C. advances new mass-timber demonstration projects

Four new buildings in B.C. are each receiving $500,000 — totalling $2 million — to demonstrate and showcase the benefits of mass-timber construction. “Mass timber represents a transformative, locally sourced solution that’s generating significant employment opportunities, spurring cutting-edge innovation, and revitalizing rural economies across British Columbia,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. “Through our continued strategic investments in projects throughout the province, we’re positioning B.C. as a leader in mass-timber construction, while building the
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IndiaSep 23, 2025

Dera Beas chief visits Bikram Majithia in Nabha jail

Dera Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon reached Nabha jail today, where he met Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The Akali leader (Bikram Majithia) has been kept in judicial custody in the jail by the Punjab government in a case of exceeding income.The two held a closed-door meeting that lasted 35 minutes, jail officials said. Reports quoted a jail official who requested anonymity, “The Dera Beas chief had sought permission to meet Majithia as a family member, and it was granted strictly according to the jail manual.” Dhillon has close family ties with Majithia’s wife
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AlbertaSep 23, 2025

Search for missing five-year-old boy in southern Alberta enters third day

The search for a five-year-old boy in southwestern Alberta is entering its third day. RCMP say two nights of searches have yielded no results in finding Darius Macdougall. Macdougall went missing Sunday after he didn't return from a walk with six family members to their campsite near Island Lake Campground, south of Crowsnest Pass. Mounties have said people should avoid the area and leave the search to the professionals. Darius is described as four feet tall with short brown hair, and he was last seen wearing a blue-grey hoodie and sweatpants. Police said the boy has autism, w
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CanadaSep 23, 2025

Gary Anandasangaree announces government gun buyback program

Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has announced the launch of the government's gun buyback program. Anandasangaree said that starting Tuesday, the government is launching a voluntary gun buyback program with a pilot project in Nova Scotia and it will be fully implemented after the fall. The minister said that we are serious about removing assault-style weapons from our communities and they have no place in Canada. In May 2020, the Canadian government declared about 2,500 types of guns illegal as part of a strategy to combat gun violence. The Public Safety Minister said that t
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BCSep 23, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP warns about frauds

Frauds are increasingly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, through emails, phone calls and social media. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of deceit and their delivery. By staying informed and skeptical, we can better protect ourselves and our communities. Nanaimo file # 2025-29161 Grandson scam Caller told police she was scammed for $1700 after being led to believe her grandson needed money to get out of jail. Caller that that in September 2025, she received a phone call from a private number who said they were the RCMP and that her grandson had been arrested after being inv