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BCJun 04, 2021

If your first vaccine in B.C. was AstraZeneca, the second shot is your choice: Dr. Bonnie Henry

British Columbia residents who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be able to choose if they want to stay with the same shot or take one of the other options. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine earlier this year made ``the right choice'' in getting vaccinated, and helped to ease the COVID-19 caseload in the province. She says research has shown that it is safe and effective to mix and match the COVID-19 vaccine options. Dr. Henry also said the province is having issues maintaining a steady supply of the Moderna vaccine, meaning
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BCJun 03, 2021

Suspect associated to Lower Mainland gangs arrested and charged with attempted murder

Police in New Westminster say they've have made an arrest in a stabbing last Saturday at the Columbia SkyTrain station. A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say they tracked down their suspect two days later and he remains in custody. 26 year old Murid Ghulam of New Westminster is now charged with one count of attempted murder. New Westminster Police on Twitter: Suspect associated to Lower Mainland gangs arrested and charged with attempted murder following stabbing outside Columbia SkyTrain Station. #NewWest https://nwpolice.org/blog/2021/06/03/suspect-arrested-a
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BCJun 03, 2021

Homeless man dies after being run over in Downtown Eastside alley

Vancouver Police are investigating the death of a homeless man, who was run over by a car last week after falling asleep in a Downtown Eastside laneway. "This is tragic and heartbreaking on many levels," says Sergeant Steve Addison, VPD. "While this was an awful and avoidable set of circumstances, we don’t believe foul play or dangerous driving were factors in this collision." VPD investigators believe the man, a 39-year-old with no fixed address, was using drugs in a lane near Gore Street and Union Avenue on May 26 when he fell asleep in front of a parkade gate around 3:30 p.m. A driver, w
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BCJun 03, 2021

Hundreds of people turn out in East Vancouver to honour 215 students buried at the former residential school

Hundreds of people turned out last night in East Vancouver to honour the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of 215 students buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The ``Remember the Children'' event was organized to support the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation whose members are leading the investigation of the school grounds, which are on their lands. A statement released this morning by the BC Assembly of First Nations says the Tk'emlups First Nation wants supporters to hold memorials and healing events in their local communities, rather than travelling to
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BCJun 03, 2021

PM Trudeau and John Horgan discuss further actions about the discovery of the remains of 215 children

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has spoken with Premier John Horgan about the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former Indian residential school site in Kamloops as well as potential next steps. A release from the Prime Minister's Office says they spoke yesterday about the work both governments are doing in relation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls for action as well as new federal funding. Horgan said Tuesday that BC has an obligation to ensure the 94 calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission are realized. However, he stopped short of offe
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BCJun 03, 2021

Lack of co-operation in accessing records limits the ability to identify the remains of 215 children: Mary Ellen-Turpel Lafond

The director of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre at the University of British Columbia says a lack of co-operation in accessing records and other data limits the ability to identify the remains of 215 children found at the former residential school in Kamloops. Mary Ellen-Turpel Lafond says churches and the federal government have fought for more than 20 years against making such school records available. She says the public has an obligation to help identify the remains. But a forensic human identification expert says the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation faces a d
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BCJun 03, 2021

Police 'amazed' as four customers thwart armed bank robbery in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police say a suspect is in custody after customers in a bank in British Columbia refused to obey orders from a shotgun-brandishing robber and tackled him. A statement from Abbotsford police says a man entered the Scotiabank branch just before noon yesterday and ordered customers to the floor. As he threw bags onto a counter and demanded money, police say one customer confronted him and three more stepped up. The four tackled the man, disarmed him and held him until officers arrived minutes later. No one was hurt and Sgt. Judy Bird says a 46-year-old man is facing robbery and firearms-related
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BCJun 03, 2021

35-year-old masseur charged in connection with sexual assault: Victoria police

Victoria police say they're investigating several additional allegations of sexualized violence involving a masseur charged with sexual assault. Police say 35-year-old Ajesh Jacob has been charged in connection with an incident at a massage and reflexology business where he was employed. Jacob was arrested on May 13th and has since been released on several conditions including not to perform massage services on anyone. Detectives say additional survivors have come forward since that time and they are asking any others who have not yet spoken with police to contact them. Victoria Police on Twi
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BCJun 03, 2021

B.C. health officials say return to normal life may cause anxiety to some people

Health officials say British Columbia's COVID-19 restart plan will be a slow, cautious progression to normal life, but they acknowledge it may cause anxiety or fear in some people. In a news release Wednesday, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say many others are excited about the transition and people will be able to progress along with the restart plan or in a slower, more gradual process. Dix and Henry say people must be mindful of communities that are assessing their own risks and take time to welcome back visitors. They also say businesses will be r

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CanadaAug 01, 2025

Our trade talks with Washington will continue in the coming weeks: Dominic LeBlanc

Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-US trade, says that our trade talks with Washington will continue in the coming weeks, his comments come after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canada from 25 percent to 35 percent. LeBlanc, who was in Washington during the time, said that no development is expected in the near future. Prime Minister Mark Carney's minister said that he will speak to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick next week and that the two will meet face-to-face in late August to discuss the issue. LeBlanc said that Canada's ambassador to the US, Christine
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BCAug 01, 2025

Charges laid in August 2024 homicide of Dillan Unger in Langley

Charges have been laid following an investigation into an August 2024 homicide in Langley, British Columbia. On August 2, 2024, at 12:46 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of gun shots in the 7000-block of 202B Street in Langley. Two men suffering from gun shot wounds were subsequently located at the hospital. One of the men succumbed to his injuries and the second was released from hospital. To further the investigation, IHIT identified the victim as 41-year-old Dillan Unger of Langley. Throughout the course of this investigation, IHIT has worked in close partnership with the Langley
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BCAug 01, 2025

Falling tree kills mother, 26, and five-month-old baby at B.C. campground

A mother and her five-month-old baby have been killed by a tree that fell in a Vancouver Island campground. Police say emergency responders were called to the scene in Cumberland, B.C., on Thursday afternoon.RCMP say that the 26-year-old mother died at the scene and the infant was taken to hospital but did not survive.They say there is no criminality suspected in the initial investigation, and no further details on the case will be released.BC Emergency Health Services says they received a call for ambulances to attend in the 1100 block of Comox Lake Road, the address for Cumberland Lake Park
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WorldAug 01, 2025

Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader Medvedev

President Donald Trump says he's ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines. This decision comes after what he calls ``highly provocative statements'' by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump posted on his social media site that he's taking action in case Medvedev's words are more than just rhetoric. He emphasizes the importance of words and hopes for no unintended consequences. The impact on U.S. nuclear subs,which routinely patrol global hotspots, remains unclear. This move escalates tensions between Washington and Moscow at a delicate time. Trump also mentions sen
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BCAug 01, 2025

B.C. park reopens, while search continues for man missing in Coquihalla River

Police say the Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park in Hope, B.C., has reopened, while a search to find a missing man who fell into the river last weekend continues. RCMP closed off the area in the park as a police underwater recovery team went into the Coquihalla River on Wednesday to try to find the 19-year-old man but was unsuccessful. There was also no sign of the man using a drone to search along the river on Thursday. RCMP say they will resume the search on Saturday, and parts of the park may be restricted to public access due to those efforts. Hope RCMP Staff Sgt. Mike S