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BCJun 27, 2025

Two people, including nine-year-old girl, dead after Calgary house fire

Two people, including a nine-year-old girl, are dead following an early morning house fire east of the Calgary airport. The second victim, a man in his 50s, was found deceased inside the home, while the girl was sent to hospital but did not survive. Fire spokeswoman Carole Henke says emergency crews called to the Taradale neighbourhood were met by roaring flames bursting from a two-storey home, threatening other nearby structures. Six people were inside the house: an adult and a teen who escaped through an upper floor window were sent to hospital while two people in the basement suit
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BCJun 26, 2025

Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival

Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day street festival that killed 11 people. Vancouver police say in an email response that one child victim who had been in hospital until recently has now been released and is recovering at home. Police say they cannot provide specific details about the victims' injuries or medical status. Police had said on June 5 that seven people were hospitalized, with one in serious condition. Suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo is facing multiple counts of second-degree murder over the April 26 attack at the festival held b
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BCJun 26, 2025

Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships

A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy four Chinese-made ferries, a purchase that federal transport minister Chrystia Freeland recently said was dismaying and should involve no federal funds. Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed the loan on Thursday, saying the new electric ferries "wouldn't likely be purchased" without the financing. It says the low-cost loan consists of up to $690 million to buy the vessels and up to $310 million for electrification infrastructure. Freeland wrote to the province on June 16, asking B.C. to confirm "with utmost certainty" that
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BCJun 26, 2025

Police seek witnesses after firecracker assault in Moody Park

The New Westminster Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in Moody Park after a firecracker was thrown at someone who was playing basketball. On the evening of June 23, at approximately 9:30pm, the victim was on the basketball courts in Moody Park when an unknown person approached on an electric scooter. The suspect threw a lit firecracker at the victim. The victim sustained injuries to his hand that required hospitalization. “This kind of reckless behaviour causes life-altering injuries,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “We’re asking anyone who was in the area or
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BCJun 26, 2025

No, school zones are not changing to 24/7

Some disreputable websites are claiming that all Canadian school zones will be in effect 24/7 starting July 1, 2025. These websites are completely wrong, and social media and AI are amplifying the misinformation, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. School zones are a provincial jurisdiction. There are no sweeping changes coming for Canada. Section 147 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act says that a person driving a vehicle on a regular school day and on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h… must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h… be
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BCJun 26, 2025

Numerous packages stolen from mail room, police seeking help identify suspects

On June 17, 2025, West Shore RCMP responded to a report of theft from a mailroom located at 3149 Aggregate Court in Langford. Police obtained CCTV footage which depicts two suspects entering the mail room at approximately 5:40 a.m., gathering numerous packages from the mail room floor and walking out with them. Suspect #1 is described as: Male with light-medium skin tone;Dark facial hair styled in a goatee;Wearing a white zip up jacket with black piping and the brand name Nike written across the back with the hood up and a dark colored baseball cap under the hood,Wearing burgundy runners, blac
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BCJun 26, 2025

B.C.'s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax 'recklessness'

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the growing spread of measles across Canada is "the sadly predictable outcome" of the "recklessness" of anti-vaccination politicians. Eby says the disease is "no joke," given the potentially serious impact on those infected, and it's preventable with two vaccine shots. He told a Vancouver news conference that the focus for provincial public health authorities now is to make sure that people who are not protected receive full vaccination. The premier's response comes after Fraser Health said this week that three residents in Chilliwack have been confirmed
BCJun 26, 2025

Wildfire crews work to protect Dawson region from nearby blazes

Firefighters say more structural protection equipment will arrive in Yukon's Dawson City within the next few days to go by ferry to the community of West Dawson, where multiple fires are nearby. There are 29 active wildfires in the Klondike, including nine that are under control or being held. An update from emergency officials says firefighting resources are stretched but recent rain has meant minimal growth, meaning crews could get closer to the flames. The government says keeping the highways open remains a priority, but fires could mean closures on short notice.
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BCJun 26, 2025

Man stabbed from behind at Abbotsford bus stop: police

Abbotsford police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was stabbed on Tuesday waiting to board a bus. A statement from police says the victim was was approached from behind by an unknown man and stabbed. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. The suspect, who fled on foot, is described as a man in his 40s, approximately 6 feet tall, with a slender build and dishevelled brown hair.

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CanadaDec 15, 2025

Liberal minister signals possible further MP defections as government nears majority

A federal cabinet minister says the governing Liberals are hearing increased interest from opposition MPs following a recent high-profile defection that has brought the government to the brink of a majority in the House of Commons. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson told reporters Tuesday that he has received “lots of inquiries” when asked whether additional MPs are considering crossing the floor to join the Liberal caucus. His comments come days after Ontario MP Michael Ma left the Conservative Party to sit with the Liberals. Ma’s move has left the Liberals one seat short of a majority, a shif
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BCDec 15, 2025

B.C. braces for more flooding as heavy rain forecast across Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island

The B.C. government is warning that heavy rain expected across parts of the province could lead to additional flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities say the Sumas and Chilliwack Rivers remain under flood warnings, though rainfall is anticipated to be less severe than last week’s storms that caused extensive flooding in Abbotsford. Environment Canada has issued "high impact" rainfall warnings for the Fraser and Skagit valleys, with some areas expected to receive up to 80 millimetres of rain, particularly in higher elevations. Officials cautioned that the situation is unpredictable and that
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CanadaDec 15, 2025

Three children die from flu-related complications in Ottawa, eastern Ontario as cases surge

Public health officials in Ottawa and eastern Ontario say three children have died from complications linked to influenza over the past two weeks, underscoring growing concerns as flu activity rises sharply across the province. Medical officers of health for Ottawa and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit say the children were between the ages of five and nine. Officials describe the recent deaths as rare but serious, noting that influenza can lead to severe illness, particularly among young children. Health units report a rapid and significant increase in Influenza A activity across Ontario, with
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BCDec 15, 2025

B.C. police watchdog investigates fatal collision involving Surrey police vehicle

British Columbia’s police oversight agency has launched an investigation after a woman was struck and killed by a Surrey police vehicle late Sunday night. Surrey Police Service says the incident occurred at a busy intersection near 152 Street and 64 Avenue, an area that serves as a major commuter route for residents travelling through the city and into Metro Vancouver. Despite immediate medical assistance from first responders, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the woman’s identity, and further details about the circumstances leading up to the collis
IndiaDec 15, 2025

Bomb Threat Emails Sent to Around 11 Schools in Jalandhar, Police Launch Investigation

Authorities in Punjab are investigating bomb threat emails sent to approximately 11 schools in Jalandhar, prompting temporary closures and heightened security measures across the city. The threats were received by email early Monday morning, according to district officials. The incident comes just days after similar bomb threats were reported at several schools in Amritsar, raising concerns among parents, educators, and local authorities about student safety. In Jalandhar, school administrations alerted police after receiving the emails, leading to immediate search operations on school premise