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BCMar 03, 2020

Suspected arson at CN Rail building not connected to protests:RCMP

The RCMP says a teenage male was arrested and released with a future court date after a suspected arson at a Canadian National Railway building in northwest British Columbia. Cpl. Devon Gerrits of the Prince Rupert RCMP says the investigation is ongoing and charges haven't been laid yet against the youth, who is under 18. Gerrits says the incident is not associated with protests in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs who oppose a pipeline in northern B.C. He says the Prince Rupert Fire Department called the RCMP around 4:45 p.m. Sunday about a structure fire on Bill Murray Drive close t
BCMar 03, 2020

Data breach recorded at SFU, B.C.'s privacy commissioner notified

B.C.'s privacy commissioner has been notified of a data breach recorded at Simon Fraser University last Thursday. Administrators say the problem was identified and corrected the following day but students and staff are being asked to change their passwords because their privacy may have been breached. Chief information officer Mark Roman sent out an email this morning saying the ransomware attack involved data collected before June 20th of last year, but no current systems have been exposed. The cause of the breach is still under investigation.
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BCMar 02, 2020

David Eby: New legislation to prevent government's from skimming I.C.B.C. surpluses

Attorney General David Eby says B.C.'s New Democrat government is taking steps to ensure profits made by the Insurance Corporation of B.C. stay with the public insurer. Eby says he is preparing to bring in legislation that would prevent government's from skimming I.C.B.C. surpluses away from the corporation to use for other government initiatives. In an announcement this morning Eby says I.C.B.C. profits should be used to offset premium costs. He says previous Liberal governments stripped 1.2-billion dollars from I.C.B.C. between 2009 and 2016, eroding the financial stability of the Crown cor
BCMar 02, 2020

Coastal gaslink project work resumed in Wet'suwet'en territories

The company behind the natural gas pipeline through traditional Wet'suwet'en territories says work on the Coastal GasLink project resumed today after a pause while hereditary chiefs, federal and provincial politicians discussed the disputed link. All sides say an agreement on rights and title lands was reached during talks that began Thursday and ended early yesterday. Hereditary Chief Woos (wahs') has called the pact a milestone. Wet'suwet'en approval is expected to take about two weeks, and details won't be released in the meantime.
BCMar 02, 2020

Long-time Langley MLA Rich Coleman says he won't seek re-election

A long time member of British Columbia's legislative assembly and former cabinet minister, Rich Coleman, has announced he will not seek re-election.Coleman was first elected as the B.C. Liberal MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove in 1996 and was re-elected five more times, most recently as the MLA for the newly created Langley East riding in 2017.Coleman wrote on Facebook that he chose Feb. 29 to announce the decision because it's the 24th anniversary of his original nomination as a candidate.Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson thanked Coleman, saying he was ``instrumental'' in the accomplishments of
BCFeb 29, 2020

Surrey: operation targeting distracted drivers led to the seizure of drugs

Police in Surrey say an operation targeting distracted drivers led to the seizure of drugs, counterfeit cash and two arrests. The RCMP says when officers pulled over the driver of a Nissan Sentra yesterday afternoon for allegedly using a cell phone while driving, one passenger was spotted trying to conceal items while another ran away. Police say a search of the vehicle turned up suspected methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of counterfeit Canadian currency. The driver and passenger were arrested but the Mounties say the investigation continues and charges have not yet bee
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BCFeb 28, 2020

Premier John Horgan has ``no plans'' to join talks underway in Smithers

Premier John Horgan says he has ``no plans'' to join talks underway today in Smithers between federal and provincial ministers and Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs. Horgan says BC's interests are represented by Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser, and Horgan was updated on the discussions last night and understands they are going well. He says the disputed natural gas pipeline crossing traditional Wet'suwet'en territory has been endorsed by 20 Indigenous communities ``from wellhead to water line,'' including elected Wet'suwet'en leaders, and he says it's up to the nation to resolve this
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BCFeb 28, 2020

RCMP patrolling, pipeline custruction stopped, as the meeting with Wet'suwet'en chiefs proceeds

Coastal GasLink has agreed to a two-day pause in its activities in northwestern B.C. during talks taking place between federal government ministers and hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. The R-C-M-P has also committed to ending patrols along a critical roadway during the discussions that are set to continue through tomorrow. The chiefs praised the moves in a statement released shortly before talks got underway this afternoon in Smithers. They say the actions provide the space needed to sit down at the table in good faith to discuss their opposition to Coastal GasLink's natura
BCFeb 27, 2020

Head of Canada's largest port says, novel coronavirus is eating into trade

The head of Canada's largest port says the novel coronavirus is eating into trade, and it's coming after a year that saw cargo volumes dip. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority CEO Robin Silvester says the number of cancelled sailings is on the rise as large parts of the Chinese economy are shut down due to the outbreak. Silvester says slowdowns could also severely dent trade with Korea and Japan, which together with China account for well over half of the freight volume at Canada's Pacific gateway. China cut wheat and canola shipments from Canada last year amid diplomatic tensions.

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BCJun 19, 2026

Vancouver driver crashes into tree after fleeing police through underground parking garage

A 30-year-old Vancouver man was taken to hospital with minor injuries after allegedly fleeing police and crashing into a tree in downtown Vancouver on Thursday. According to the Vancouver Police Department, officers identified a vehicle being driven by a prohibited driver after an automatic licence plate reader in a patrol vehicle flagged a car with expired insurance. Police said the vehicle was being operated by a driver who was prohibited from driving. Police attempted to stop the vehicle near Howe and Robson streets. Investigators allege the driver failed to stop and fled through an undergr
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BCJun 19, 2026

B.C. approves underground block-cave mining expansion at Red Chris Mine

The British Columbia government has approved an amended environmental assessment certificate allowing underground block-cave mining at the Red Chris Mine in northwestern B.C., according to a decision announced following a review by the Environmental Assessment Office. The Red Chris Mine currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine. The amended certificate permits the project to transition to block-caving, an underground mining method that extracts ore from beneath the surface. The approval follows consultation with the Tahltan Central Government, which provided its consent for the am
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CanadaJun 19, 2026

Canada imposes 10% temporary tariff on certain canned vegetable imports

The federal government has imposed a temporary 10 per cent tariff on imports of certain canned vegetables, a measure Ottawa says is intended to support Canadian producers facing international market pressures. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Friday that the surtax takes effect immediately and could remain in place for up to 200 days. According to the federal government, the measure is designed to provide temporary protection for Canada's domestic canned vegetable industry while authorities assess market conditions. The tariff will not apply to imports from the United St
AlbertaJun 19, 2026

Crane driver missing after vehicle plunges into Wapiti River near Grande Prairie

A crane operator remains missing after a commercial vehicle left a bridge and entered the Wapiti River near Grande Prairie, according to the RCMP. Police said the incident occurred Tuesday when the crane struck a guardrail on the Wapiti River Bridge and went into the river. Emergency crews, including RCMP officers, firefighters and search and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mathew Howell said the crane remains submerged. The cause of the collision is under investigation. According to RCMP, divers have not been able to enter the river because of strong currents
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IndiaJun 19, 2026

SKM delegation raises BBMB membership, water management concerns with Punjab Governor

A high-level delegation of the SKM meet Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Lok Bhavan on Thursday to discuss a range of agriculture-related issues involving both the central and Punjab governments. According to farmer leaders, the meeting lasted about 90 minutes and focused on concerns related to water management, institutional representation and policies affecting the farming sector. The delegation also submitted a memorandum outlining its demands. Among the key issues raised was a demand for the immediate withdrawal of the notification that ended Punjab's permanent membership in the Bhak
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