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BCNov 19, 2020

RCMP warn of toxic drugs after three deaths in 12 hours in Surrey, B.C.

Police suspect a deadly batch of drugs may be circulating in Surrey, B.C. A statement from Surrey RCMP says three people have died within 12 hours in the city and fatal overdoses are suspected in each case. Investigators say there do not appear to be any other connections between the victims. The statement says it is dangerous to use non-prescription drugs purchased from unregulated sources but anyone who makes that choice should follow several safety measures. Those measures include not using them alone and being careful about dosage size. Police say users should also have a naloxone kit cap
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BCNov 19, 2020

Record breaking COVID-19 numbers reported in B.C. for third consecutive day

BC has recorded 762 new cases of COVID-19, another record as the province battles a second wave of infections. Health officials are also reporting 10 new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 320. The province currently has 6,861 active cases of COVID-19, including 209 individuals who are hospitalized. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC needs to put the brakes on COVID-19 because the second surge is putting a strain on the health-care system, workplaces and everyone. The health authorities in a joint statement said, "This second surge is putting a strain on our health-care s
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BCNov 19, 2020

PM Trudeau should tell people to stay in their own provinces until a COVID-19 vaccine is available

Premier John Horgan wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tell people to stay in their own provinces until a COVID-19 vaccine is available. Horgan says he's not asking for federal travel restrictions but says the connection between travel and the spread of COVID-19 needs to be addressed nationally. He says he plans to bring up his proposal at the first ministers' meetings this week. The premier says he's confident Trudeau will agree to tell Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel between provinces.
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BCNov 19, 2020

Proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed: Premier Horgan

British Columbia Premier John Horgan says a proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed. Horgan was commenting on a proposal from Dr. Richard Stanwick, the chief medical officer for Vancouver Island, on limiting the potential spread of COVID-19 through mandatory quarantines. The premier says he will let provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry determine whether the plan should be implemented, but he says a quarantine plan may not be the right approach. Dr. Stanwick says in an interview that roughly half of the COVID-19 cases on V
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BCNov 18, 2020

Vancouver mayor moves to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's preparing to table a motion that would see city council vote on decriminalization of possession of illicit drugs for personal use. He says the city has been at the forefront of drug policy change and it could become the first jurisdiction in Canada to make such a move. After tabling the motion next week, Stewart says he'll write to federal officials requesting an exemption under the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act that would end at the city's boundaries. The mayor says there have been more than 1,500 overdose deaths in Vancouver since the
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BCNov 18, 2020

Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core

Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core. Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy placed on all vehicles entering the downtown core. Green Coun. Pete Fry says in a social media post that council voted in favour of the plan Tuesday night. It's said to be part of a drive to make Vancouver one of the greenest cities in the world. Another section of the plan proposes a carbon pollution surcharge on gas or diesel vehicles. The entire strategy is not slated to take effect until at least 2025 and meetings wi
BCNov 18, 2020

COVID-19 transmission rates for essential service drivers who have to cross the US border are low

The head of the BC Trucking Association says COVID-19 transmission rates for essential service drivers who have to cross the US border are low. Dave Earle says workers and their employers are doing everything they can reduce the risk of exposing their families when they come home. He says they've had to adapt by doing things like packing their own food to minimize interactions south of the border. Earle adds everyone understands the importance of keeping the supply chain going, so enhanced screening protocols are also in place.
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BCNov 18, 2020

Deadliest day in B.C.'s COVID-19 pandemic, 11 new deaths and more than 700 cases reported

British Columbia has reached new COVID-19 highs with 11 more deaths and 717 new cases. It's the first time new cases have surged over 700 and it has pushed the total case count to 23,661. The 11 deaths is also the largest daily toll and brings the total number of deaths in the province to 310. Almost 11,000 people are under active public health monitoring because they've had contact with someone who tested positive, while 16,469 people are considered recovered.
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BCNov 18, 2020

Burnaby Hospital's emergency room open for walk-in patients after fire forced a temporary closure

Walk-in patients are welcome again in Burnaby Hospital's emergency room after fire forced a temporary closure. However, a statement from Fraser Health says patients who must be admitted to the hospital will still be transported to neighbouring health facilities. The fire in the hospital's Cascade building affected several areas of the hospital and while the ER wasn't damaged, it was closed to allow a focus on current patients and staff. The authority had said the fire was believed to be electrical, but now says it's learning more and the source is considered inconclusive.

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BCSep 04, 2025

Wanted person- 25 year-old Storm Kehler

The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Storm Kehler. Kehler recently failed to appear in Nanaimo Provincial Court for a scheduled court appearance on a variety of charges ranging from Break and Enter, Theft Under $5000, Mischief, Resist Arrest and Breach of Probation. Kehler is a Caucasian man, 5 foot ten inches, 155 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is of no fixed address and is believed to be in Nanaimo. The picture provided is recent. Of note, Kehler has a tattoo of a diamond on his left hand. If anyone has information on the whereabouts o
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BCSep 04, 2025

Ottawa must cancel or significantly reform temporary foreign worker program, says Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the temporary foreign worker program should "be cancelled or significantly reformed" because the province can't have an immigration system that takes young people's jobs, while filling up homeless shelters and food banks. Eby says one reason B.C. is facing "significant fiscal headwinds" is because of "very high unemployment rates" among young people, linked to both the temporary foreign worker program and the international student program. He says B.C. is willing to "convene provinces that are interested in this issue" to have a "serious, grown-up" conve
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BCSep 04, 2025

Guns, drugs and stolen goods recovered in pair of search warrants

Prince George RCMP’s Downtown Safety Unit and Problem Oriented Policing team have been cracking down on those involved in the illicit drug trade, recently executing a pair of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at two different locations within the city. The searches were conducted at residences on the 2600-block of Quince Street and the 1600-block of Eighth Avenue on August 27 and 28, 2025. Due to the high-risk nature of these investigations, and the potential for violence from those believed to be living at the two locations, the North District Emergency Response Tea
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BCSep 04, 2025

New middle school coming for Kelowna students

With funding approved for a new middle school, 800 new seats are coming to support students in Kelowna. “As more families choose Kelowna, we need to make sure students have the schools they need to succeed,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “This new middle school is just one of many investments we’re making in the Okanagan to help meet growing demand and ensure students are supported for years to come.” The new Burtch Road Middle school will add 800 new seats for young learners in the Glenmore neighbourhood of Kelowna. “We welcome this provincial investment in our stude
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CanadaSep 04, 2025

Carney promises 'military assistance' in Ukraine at virtual meeting of allies

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says he told Ukraine's allies today that Canada is willing to deploy "direct and scalable military assistance" in a post-ceasefire Ukraine. The Prime Minister’s Office says Carney took part virtually in a meeting of the pro-Ukraine "Coalition of the Willing." It says Carney affirmed Canada’s commitment to the coalition and its willingness to provide military support for a ceasefire. Following today's coalition meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 of Ukraine’s allies have pledged to deploy a "reassurance force" once the war with Russia ends