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BCNov 16, 2021

Surrey RCMP asking for people's help in locating 22 year old Bhavneet Singh

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing 22 year old missing man. Bhavneet Singh was last seen Nov 9 in the 7300 block of 146A Street in Surrey. Singh is described as a 22-year-old South Asian Male, 5’7", 85 Kg and wears a Turban. He has reddish brown beard and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was wearing when he was last seen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
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BCNov 16, 2021

Help identify sexual assault suspect: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is releasing a sketch of a suspect from a sexual assault that occurred in Hawthorne Park over the weekend and asking for the public’s assistance identifying him.On November 13, 2021, just after midnight, Surrey RCMP received a report of someone screaming in the area of 106 Avenue and 142 Street. Police attended the area and located a woman who had been physically and sexually assaulted in Hawthorne Park.The victim initially met the suspect in the 10500-block of King George Boulevard and they walked to a secondary location. While en route to the location, they walked through a woo
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BCNov 16, 2021

Burrard Street Bridge reopened after it was closed due to concern about a huge barge: City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver says the Burrard Street Bridge has reopened after it was closed last night due to concern about a huge barge that had grounded nearby. The barge broke free during a powerful windstorm that followed the torrential rains that lashed southern BC between Saturday and Monday night. Winds tossed the barge on the rocks of Sunset Beach and there were concerns it could refloat overnight and drift into the usually busy bridge. A statement from the city says calmer weather and low winds have cut the risk of the barge drifting away, but the situation is being monitored closely.
BCNov 16, 2021

Insurance Bureau of Canada says its CAMP help home or business owners understand the process needed to file an insurance claim after floods

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says it is sending its mobile support unit to communities in BC where floods have caused severe damage. A statement from the bureau says its Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion or CAMP is staffed by trained insurance industry specialists who can help home or business owners understand the process needed to file an insurance claim. The bureau says home insurance policies in Canada never used to cover loss or damage from overland flooding but many insurers now offer overland flood coverage as an add-on to standard home insurance policies. It says it is also worki
bc-government-introduces-legislation-to-prevent-disruptive-behaviour-from-affecting-schools-and-health-care-facilities
BCNov 16, 2021

BC government introduces legislation to prevent ``disruptive behaviour'' from affecting schools and health-care facilities

The BC government announced it has introduced legislation it says would prevent ``disruptive behaviour'' from affecting schools and health-care facilities. Premier John Horgan says in a statement that people protesting COVID-19 rules have blocked access to health-care facilities and schools, and while everyone has a right to protest, interference with patients and children is unacceptable. The province says the legislation would establish 20-metre zones preventing protests around hospitals, schools and COVID-19 vaccination and test centres, making it offence to impede access to the facilities
BCNov 16, 2021

Helicopters rescue 275 stranded motorists, efforts now turn to debris field

A search was set to continue today for anyone who may have been trapped in debris after a weekend of torrential rain led to several mudslides along BC highways, though there were no reports of fatalities on Monday. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth told a news conference that 275 people had to be rescued by helicopter after being trapped by slides on Highway 7 between Agassiz and Hope, while another 50 vehicles had been stuck near Lillooet. Captain Jonathan Gormick with Vancouver's Urban Search and Rescue Team says crews would be searching today for signs of buried vehicles or anyone trap
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BCNov 16, 2021

Barge drifts aimlessly through Vancouver waters before beaching itself

A loose barge drifted around Vancouver's False Creek on Monday before grounding itself on a Stanley Park beach. The Canadian Coast Guard said in a statement the barge's owner has been contacted and plans to retrieve it as soon as possible. It says it's not aware of anyone on board or any risks of pollution. There were no hydrocarbons on board. Its statement says coast guard crews from Kitsilano's base have been on the water near the barge ensuring the scene is safe.It says the owner of the barge is responsible for securing, salvaging and arranging a tow.
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BCNov 16, 2021

B.C. reports 1,270 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths over the weekend

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,270 new cases of COVID-19, including 10 epi-linked cases, for a total of 213,020 cases in the province: Nov. 12-13: 502 new casesNov. 13-14: 387 new casesNov. 14-15: 381 new casesThere are 3,837 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 206,665 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 376 individuals are in hospital and 116 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, 16 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,273.The new deaths include:Fraser H
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BCNov 15, 2021

PM Trudeau asks people of Merritt and all British Columbians affected by the flooding

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shown concern about conditions in B.C. Trudeau tweeted about the situation and asked the people in the affected areas to stay safe. PM Trudeau's tweet: To the people of Merritt, and to all British Columbians affected by the flooding: please stay safe. And as Minister Blair said, we’re ready to provide whatever assistance is needed as you deal with and recover from the flooding and this extreme weather. We’re here for you.Bill Blayer's tweet: We will always be there for Canadians in need, and are closely monitoring the situation in Southern BC. We have been

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The federal government has reinstated the citizenship status of some "lost Canadians" just days after ordering them to surrender newly issued citizenship certificates and return their Canadian passports. According to letters shared with The Canadian Press, several individuals who had been told earlier this month that their proof of citizenship was under review received new correspondence over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims remain valid after what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada described as a "thorough review." The department previously said that "a few dozen" peo
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B.C. records more than 300 wildfires so far this season, most now extinguished

More than 300 wildfires have been recorded in British Columbia since April 1, with most of them now extinguished, according to the BC Wildfire Service and provincial officials. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said there are currently 20 active wildfires across the province. Five of those fires were reported within the past 24 hours. According to Parmar, 14 of the active fires were caused by human activity, while four were sparked by lightning. The causes of the remaining two fires are still under investigation. Data from the BC Wildfire Service shows that 333 wildfires have been recorded in Briti