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BCMay 18, 2021

Victoria police looking for the Good Samaritan who was attacked while trying to help a youth

Victoria police are looking for the Good Samaritan who was attacked while trying to help a youth in the city's downtown area. Police say it happened last Monday night when the teen was assaulted by two other people. Officers were called to reports of four people fighting and arrived to find only the youth, who was taken to hospital for treatment, but a check of surveillance videos shows the fourth person was a bystander who stepped in to help the young victim. The Good Samaritan was kicked, punched and hit with a skateboard and police are appealing for any witnesses to the assault as they exp
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BCMay 18, 2021

No increase in suicide deaths during pandemic

In response to concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of British Columbians, the BC Coroners Service has released preliminary data confirming there has been no increase in the number of lives lost to suicide sincethe pandemic was declared last year. From April 2020 to February 2021, there were 534 confirmed deaths by suicide in the province, 12% fewer than reported between April 2019 and February 2020. A total of 609 deaths by suicide were reported in the 2020 calendar year, an average of approximately 51 per month. That figure is consistent with the number rec
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BCMay 18, 2021

Former Liberal minister seeks party leadership after almost decade away from politics

A former British Columbia government cabinet minister who left politics almost a decade ago to work in the private sector says he's entering the Liberal party's leadership contest.Kevin Falcon announced his leadership bid Monday, saying he wants to rebuild, renew and rename B.C.'s Liberal Party, which has lost its way since the 2017 election.Falcon is the third candidate to enter the Feb. 5, 2022 leadership race, joining Ellis Ross, the Liberal member of the legislature for Skeena, and Gavin Dew, a Vancouver entrepreneur and former Liberal byelection candidate. Liberal transportation critic M
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BCMay 18, 2021

1,360 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths reported over the weekend in B.C.

Health officials are reporting 1,360 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days for an average of 453 each day. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says 14 more people have died, pushing the death toll in BC to 1,648. There are 350 people in hospital with COVID-19, including 132 in intensive care. Dr. Henry says more than 55 per cent of eligible people aged 18 and up have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and all remaining adults need to book appointments as soon as possible. British Columbia's provincial health officer says those who received the first dose of the Ox
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BCMay 17, 2021

Surrey RCMP investigate shots fired at Whalley residence

Surrey RCMP is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence in Whalley. The residence, which is known to police, has been the target of previous shootings. On May 16, 2021 at approximately 4:15 am Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a shots fired in the 10800 block of 139A Street. Upon arrival, officers located evidence confirming a shooting had taken place. Police did not locate anyone injured in the shooting. The investigation is still in its early stages however, initial indications are that this incident was targeted. While this shooting is tied to criminal activity,
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BCMay 17, 2021

Vancouver police release six names of gangsters considered to be significant risk to public safety

Vancouver's police chief says investigators don't expect Metro Vancouver's gang conflict to slow down, in fact they think it might escalate. Chief Constable Adam Palmer says there have been 20 gang-related homicides in Metro Vancouver so far this year and another 20 attempted murders. Palmer made his statements as he released the names and photos of six men he alleges are known gangsters, who represent a public safety risk. He says investigators believe the six men could be targeted by rivals very soon and their photos are being released so the public can take steps to protect themselves. Van
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BCMay 17, 2021

Two nights in a row, police in Vancouver clear away crowds of people gathered at the English Bay beach

For two nights in a row this weekend police in Vancouver cleared away crowds of people gathered at the English Bay beach. Sergeant Steve Addison says there was at least one fight and two arrests on Friday, while an RCMP helicopter and boat were brought in to light up the beach and push people to go home. He says tens of thousands of people flocked to the beach on Saturday and while most left when police told them to after 10 p-m, some did not. Addison says at one point, people threw bottles at officers, though there were no arrests Saturday night.
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BCMay 17, 2021

B.C.'s Arjan Bhullar crowned MMA world champion

A mixed martial arts fighter born in the Lower Mainland is now a heavyweight champion. Richmond-born Arjan Bhullar defeated reigning heavyweight king Brandon Vera in Singapore with a second-round TKO. Bhullar says wrestling for Canada in the Olympic, Commonwealth and Pan American games were milestones, but he says it all led to his victory in Saturday's One Championship fight. Bhullar is the first MMA champion of Indian descent and says he hopes to inspire more champions from the country he feels close ties to. Arjan Singh Bhullar on Twitter: I'm humbled by the ❤&support from theEarth g
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BCMay 15, 2021

B.C. reports lowest increase of COVID-19 cases since mid March

All British Columbia residents over 25 years old can now book their COVID-19 vaccine, while those 18 and older will be able to do so by the end of the weekend, as the province speeds up its vaccine rollout. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a joint statement that it's clear vaccines are working, and more people registering will help protect the wider community. B.C. reported 494 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, for a total of 138,304 since the pandemic first began. There were also two new deaths, bringing the toll to 1,634. Dix and Henry say more th

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BCSep 26, 2025

Police cleared in fatal 2024 shooting of woman in Surrey, B.C.

British Columbia's independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal force in the fatal shooting of a woman threatening her baby.The Independent Investigations Office says in a report released Friday that on Sept. 19, 2024, the Surrey, B.C., officer shot the woman who was holding scissors to her baby's neck.The report says the situation was made worse because the woman spoke little to no English, and there were no Spanish speaking services available other than the use of Google translate.Police had responded to a call after someone reported the woman breaking things and
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BCSep 26, 2025

VPD investigates pedestrian fatality

Vancouver Police are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred last night, and are asking anyone with information to call police. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, was struck by a white Tesla at the intersection of Terminal Avenue and Western Street September 25 just before 8:30 p.m. Despite life-saving attempts from first responders, the pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the Tesla remained at the scene. Speed and impairment are not considered factors in the collision. Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.
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CanadaSep 26, 2025

Canada not part of mass walkout when Israel PM Netanyahu spoke at UN General Assembly

Canada was not part of a mass walkout this morning during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations General Assembly. The office of Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae says he remained seated during Netanyahu's address as dozens of diplomats from other countries walked out of the chamber. The official presiding over the speeches had to call for order multiple times as delegations, including many from developing countries, rose to leave the room. In his speech, Netanyahu said the "disgraceful decision" by countries like Canada to recognize a Palestinian state will encour
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BCSep 26, 2025

Talks to resume between B.C. government and its public service union

Talks are resuming between the union representing British Columbia's public service workers and the provincial government. Paul Finch, president of the BC General Employees' Union, says the government has reached out to the union saying it has a new offer and negotiations will start again on Monday. Finch says union pickets will remain up. The union has been conducting escalating strike action over the last four weeks, with up to 15,000 workers conducting job actions including picketing and overtime bans. Finch told a gathering in Victoria that there has been unprecedented level
WorldSep 26, 2025

Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida

The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for non-citizens to get commercial drivers licenses after three fatal crashes this year in Florida, Texas and Alabama that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses. The nationwide audit of these licenses began after a fatal U-turn crash in Florida that killed two people caused by a truck driver who officials said was in the country illegally. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said also threatened to revoke $160 million in federal funding for California because inve