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BCMay 27, 2021

Officials ask public to keep social groups small as B.C. reports 250 COVID-19 cases

British Columbia's health minister and provincial health officer are encouraging residents to limit their socialization with others, as the number of COVID-19 cases dips. Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry say it is important to socialize with a small group of people, and take more precautions for those who are at a high risk of contracting the virus. B.C. reported 250 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, for a total of 142,886 since the pandemic began, as well as three new deaths. Dix and Henry urged residents to get vaccinated, saying the vaccines form the backbone of the province's reopening plan.
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BCMay 26, 2021

Surrey RCMP drug investigation results in seizure of firearms, fentanyl and cash

Firearms, drugs and cash seized have been by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit during the execution of a search warrant at a South Surrey residence.In April 2021, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit initiated an investigation into alleged street level drug trafficking and firearms offences occurring in Whalley. Through the investigation members located an associated residence in the South Surrey Area.On May 18, 2021, a male related to the South Surrey residence was arrested and found in possession of 8.8 grams of methamphetamine, 7 grams of Fentanyl, $895 cash, and a Karambit knife which is a prohibited weapon.On May 1
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BCMay 26, 2021

Burnsview Secondary student awarded $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship

A graduate of Burnsview Secondary is being congratulated by the Delta School district. Kushal Mujral has been awarded a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Kushal is heading to the University of Waterloo to study Software Engineering in the fall. Mujral was selected by Burnsview Secondary for his outstanding academic and community extra curricular achievements. Delta School District on Twitter: Congratulations to Burnsview Secondary Student Kushal Mujral who has been awarded a $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Kushal is heading to the University of Waterloo to study Software Engineering
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BCMay 26, 2021

B.C. Wildfire Service will send 41 firefighters and two support staff to Manitoba to help with firefighting efforts

Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released a statement regarding the deployment of BC Wildfire Service personnel to Manitoba. "British Columbia has a long history of offering a helping hand to other provinces and countries when they need assistance fighting wildfires. We are pleased to do that again now. "On May 26, 2021, the BC Wildfire Service will send 41 firefighters and two support staff to Manitoba to help with firefighting efforts in that province. "COVID-19 precautions will be taken to protect the health of everyone part
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BCMay 26, 2021

B.C. ombudsperson urges caution if governments adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports

As British Columbia lays out plans to shed COVID-19 restrictions, the person who ensures fair access to government resources is calling for caution, especially when deciding who is eligible for relaunched services. A statement from the office of B.C.'s ombudsperson says vaccination certification programs are being explored in B.C. and in jurisdictions across Canada. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke says this raises concerns about provincial or local public services being limited based on vaccination status. The organization representing the public advocates across Canada has released guidance about ho
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BCMay 26, 2021

B.C. reports 289 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death as province moves ahead with restart plan

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued a joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia. "Today, we are reporting 289 new cases, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 142,636 cases in British Columbia."There are 3,782 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. A further 137,062 people who tested positive have recovered."Of the active cases, 301 individuals are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 93 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in
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BCMay 26, 2021

VPD investigates after man killed in Collingwood stabbing

Vancouver Police are investigating the city’s seventh homicide of 2021, after a 59-year-old man was stabbed to death in an east-side home Saturday morning. VPD officers were called to the home, near Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue, around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for reports that a man had been injured. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital, but died Monday. Rajesh Narayan, 38, was arrested on Saturday by VPD officers and is now charged with second degree murder. Investigators believe the suspect and the victim knew each other.
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BCMay 26, 2021

A list of the four steps in British Columbia's restart plan

The British Columbia government has introduced a four-step restart plan in a gradual return to normality when more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. Here are the steps set out by the province: Step 1: What's allowed on Tuesday with 60 per cent of the population having received one dose of a vaccine.— A maximum of five visitors or one household are allowed to gather indoors. Ten people are allowed for outdoor personal gatherings and 50 people for seated outdoor organized gatherings with safety protocols.— Recreational travel is only permitted within a resident's travel region.— Indo
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BCMay 25, 2021

IHIT seizes suspect vehicle in Coquitlam fatal shooting

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is calling on the public to help further its investigation into the shooting death of 42-year-old Mir Aali Hussain in Coquitlam, B.C. Coquitlam: On May 22, 2021 at around 5:30 p.m., the Coquitlam RCMP responded to reports of a shooting near Hart Street and Henderson Avenue. Police found a man, later identified as 42-year-old Mir Aali Hussain, on the ground beside his white 2020 Toyota Highlander (stock photo attached) with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at scene. A stolen 2002 red Buick Century (actual photos attached), with only one h

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BCSep 25, 2025

Man convicted in 2021 Richmond RCMP drug investigation

Richmond RCMP Organized Crime Unit (OCU) has secured a conviction against a man in a drug trafficking case dating back to 2021. Led by the OCU Drug Target Team, the investigation began in April of 2021 in regard to a residence in the 8000 block of Demorest Drive. During the subsequent investigation, officers established grounds to believe the residence was being used as a hub for the distribution of controlled substances. On May 6, 2021, a search warrant was executed at the residence. On April 28, 2022, charges were approved by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada against three individual
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CanadaSep 25, 2025

Canada Post set to reduce frequency of letter mail delivery: minister

Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says Canada Post will reduce the frequency of door-to-door letter mail delivery in an effort to shore up its finances. The minister announced today the federal government will accept all of the recommendations in the Industrial Inquiry Commission's report on Canada Post, which also called for the introduction of more community mailboxes. The change to mail delivery is expected to increase the time it takes Canada Post to deliver letter mail from an average of three to four days to an average of three to seven days. The commission also rec
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BCSep 25, 2025

Operation Hang Up reminds drivers to leave their devices while driving

Surrey Police Service, Delta Police Department and Surrey Crime Prevention Society, in partnership with ICBC, organized Project Operation Hang-Up today (Sept. 25th). The education and enforcement campaign focused primarily on distracted driving. Volunteers can be seen keeping an eye on the drivers during operation hang-up. While officers were present to participate in this campaign, a large number of volunteers also educated drivers under this campaign and installed signs at various places in the area of ​​Highway 10 and 152 Street in Surrey. SPS and ICBC representatives pose for a pictur
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CanadaSep 25, 2025

Former MPs launch volunteer effort to renew NDP ahead of leadership race

Two former New Democrat MPs who lost their seats in the April election are launching a project to renew the party ahead of its March convention. Peter Julian and Matthew Green say their volunteer group is hoping to engage with party members across the country after the party's crushing election loss. The NDP lost official party status when it elected only seven members in April, and Jagmeet Singh stepped down as leader when he lost his own seat. The party is set to choose its next leader at the convention in Winnipeg. Julian and Green say the NDP can't afford to wait six months to begin an eng
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BCSep 25, 2025

New BC Green leader Lowan says province must create sustainable funding for cities

Newly elected BC Green Leader Emily Lowan says a wealth tax and a windfall profit tax would bring more money for social services and "ensure that the richest corporations and one per cent in B.C. are paying their fair share." Lowan spoke to delegates at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual convention just a day after becoming the party's new leader, winning on the first ballot against Jonathan Kerr and Adam Bremner-Akins. She says senior levels of government consistently tell municipalities there's no money for social services, "yet when foreign, state-owned companies or America