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BCOct 08, 2021

Letter signed by 200 leaders seeks protection for B.C.'s old-growth forests

A Vancouver-based environmental group says more than 200 people including scientists, Indigenous leaders, politicians, actors and artists, have signed a letter calling on British Columbia Premier John Horgan to halt old-growth logging. Canopy says those signing the open letter and sending messages to Horgan range from Union of BC Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip to former NASA scientist James Hansen and actors William Shatner and Dame Judi Dench. Shatner's message says standing beside a giant cedar makes it clear how "small our place in the universe really is," and the premier should
BCOct 08, 2021

Hope restaurant's business licence suspended for six months

A restaurant in Hope that publicly defied the province's COVID-19 vaccine passport system has lost its business licence for six months. Bylaw officers served the suspension to Rolly's Restaurant yesterday for failure to comply with the BC Vaccine Card regulations. Hope's Chief Administrative Officer John Fortoloczky warns that if the restaurant continues to operate it could face a 100 dollar fine every day it remains open.
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BCOct 08, 2021

VPD warns public after woman attacked at bus stop

Vancouver Police are investigating a disturbing attack on a woman, who was sexually propositioned by a stranger, then kicked to the ground, Tuesday afternoon in East Vancouver."The violent and sexual nature of this incident has us very concerned for public safety," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "We’re telling the public about this case, because we’re worried someone else could get hurt."The victim, a 22-year-old South Vancouver resident, was waiting at a bus stop near Knight Street and East 57 Avenue on October 5, when she was approached by a stranger in a red puffy jacket with a fur-lined
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BCOct 08, 2021

Homicide detectives say fatal Surrey, B.C., shooting was targeted,

Homicide detectives say a deadly shooting in Surrey, B.C. on Tuesday was targeted and gang-related.A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 28-year-old Sharnbeer Singh Somal of Surrey was in the driveway of a home when he was attacked on Tuesday.Somal, who is known to police, died at the scene.A burning pickup truck was found not far from the shooting and investigators believe it was likely torched by those involved in Somal's death.No arrests have been made and homicide team spokesman Sgt. David Lee says a search continues for witnesses, surveillance or dashcam video.H
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BCOct 08, 2021

B.C. reports 624 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths

B.C. is reporting 624 new cases of COVID-19, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 191,748 cases in the province.There are 5,929 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 183,406 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 373 individuals are in hospital and 132 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, four new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,996.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: oneVancouver Coastal Health: twoIsland Health: one From Sept. 29-Oct. 5, people not fully vac
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BCOct 08, 2021

Mandatory vaccination for B.C. school staff up to boards, says Premier Horgan

Premier John Horgan says vaccine mandates for workers in British Columbia's schools are a last resort and elected board trustees know what's needed for their communities rather than the province enforcing such decisions. Parent groups and the BC Teachers' Federation have called for all school districts to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the absence of a provincewide order, while the New Westminster board of education has asked for a legal opinion on making the shots mandatory. Horgan says he understands the anxiety parents have to protect their children and to make sure that governmen
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BCOct 08, 2021

Delta teenager and three friends being hailed for halting a burglar

A Delta teenager and three of his friends are being hailed for halting a burglar who was breaking into the youth's home. Delta police say the teen interrupted the midday break-in last Monday when he arrived home with his friends and ran inside to get something _ then left the house after hearing suspicious noises inside. Police say a man allegedly left the house, walked toward the youth and his friends, told them he had a gun and threatened them, but the four teens decided to call police and hold him anyway, even though he allegedly bit one of them in the resulting struggle. Delta Police have
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BCOct 07, 2021

No response from PM to invitation an 'insult': First Nation

The Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ``missed an opportunity'' to show his commitment to the survivors of residential schools by not replying to its invitations to take part in an event marking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A statement from the First Nation in Kamloops, B.C., says the lack of a response to two letters was ``an added insult,'' but it looks forward to welcoming Trudeau in the community later this month. It says Trudeau's presence would have shown the world his personal commitment to ``enacting real change and rectifyi
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BCOct 07, 2021

Modelling shows COVID-19 cases stabilizing in B.C., but children now most at risk

An independent group that analyzes the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia and Canada has released new modelling containing some good news but also raising concerns, especially about the impact of the virus on children. The report by 12 epidemiologists, mathematicians and data analysts, from the universities of Victoria and British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the private sector, covers the period up to Oct. 4. It shows pressure on B.C.'s intensive care units remains near peak levels but that COVID-19 cases stabilized through September due to masking, vaccination and

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BCSep 02, 2025

Provincial Forest Advisory Council launches website, engagement process

The Provincial Forest Advisory Council (PFAC or the council) has launched a new website where people in British Columbia can learn about the council's work and share their input about the future of forestry in B.C. Announced in May 2025 by the Ministry of Forests, the council is an independent group of forestry experts tasked with developing recommendations for how to build a stronger, more stable forestry system that works for communities, the economy and the environment. The council's work will focus on understanding and articulating the underlying issues facing the forestry sector and the
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AlbertaSep 02, 2025

Alberta government pauses ban on school library books with sex content

Alberta's education minister is directing school boards to pause a government order to remove books with explicit sexual content from libraries. Demetrios Nicolaides says in an email to school divisions and officials that they should pause any development or distribution of lists of books that are to be removed. He says the pause is in effect until further notice. A draft list from Edmonton Public Schools of books to be removed from libraries was leaked online last week. It contains more than 200 titles, including Margaret Atwood's ``The Handmaid's Tale,'' which prompted the au
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BCSep 02, 2025

Female arrested after stabbing in Fort St John

28-year-old Kayla Breeze Trudeau has been taken into custody after a male was stabbed in a parking lot in Fort St John. On August 28, 2025, at approximately 1:46 p.m. Fort St John RCMP members responded to a report that a male had been stabbed in the chest in a parking lot near 99 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC. Responding officers blocked 99 Avenue, investigated, and identified the female suspect who was arrested within 10 minutes of the initial call to the RCMP. The male victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Kayla Breeze Trudeau, who is known t
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BCSep 02, 2025

BC RCMP notifies IIO of incident in Burnaby

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Burnaby which has resulted in one person being taken to hospital after an officer involved shooting. On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 2:51 p.m. Burnaby RCMP received a call regarding a domestic dispute at a residence in the 4300 block of Dundas Street. When the responding officer arrived, they located a suspect with an edged weapon. An interaction occurred and shots were fired by police. The victim was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. They are in serious condition.
BCSep 02, 2025

One person arrested after assault in Cranberry area

In the early morning of September 2, 2025, Powell River RCMP responded to an assault in progress on Irvine St. The male suspect fled on foot and a search involving Powell River RCMP, the Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Air Services was initiated. Mowat Bay access was temporarily restricted to the public and the area was contained. The suspect was located in the area and he was arrested and taken into custody and will be held to appear in front of a Judge. There is no risk to public safety. All public areas in Cranberry are now open.