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BCOct 28, 2025

Two youth arrested after reported robbery at New Westminster’s Moody Park

New Westminster Police say two youth have been arrested following a reported robbery involving a child at Moody Park on Saturday evening. Officers were called around 5:30 p.m. on October 26 after a parent reported that their child, under the age of 16, had been grabbed from behind by two other youth who demanded money. Police determined that one of the suspects was known to the victim. Both suspects were located nearby, arrested for robbery, and later released to their guardians while the investigation continues. “This is a concerning incident for both the young victim and their family,” s
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BCOct 28, 2025

Abbotsford teen faces fines and licence suspension after high-speed stop on Highway 1

A 17-year-old Abbotsford driver is facing multiple penalties and a suspended licence after BC Highway Patrol officers caught him speeding at nearly 180 kilometres per hour on Highway 1 earlier this month. Police say the teenager, a Class 7 novice driver, was stopped around 7:45 a.m. on October 19 near Clearbrook Road. The grey Honda sedan he was driving was clocked at 178 km/h in a 100 zone, despite wet road conditions. Officers later confirmed he had obtained his licence only in January and was carrying two passengers who were not family members, a violation of novice restrictions. The teen w
BCOct 28, 2025

B.C. extends freeze on basic auto insurance rates until 2027

Drivers in British Columbia will see no increase to their basic auto insurance premiums until at least spring 2027, extending a seven-year streak of stable rates under the province’s public insurer. Attorney General Niki Sharma, who oversees the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), said the decision supports the government’s broader affordability measures. “Keeping basic insurance rates low and stable is part of our government’s commitment to affordability and helping people manage their day-to-day budgets,” she said in a statement. ICBC’s latest financial review found
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BCOct 27, 2025

Richmond RCMP steps up patrols to ensure a safe Halloween night

Richmond RCMP is reminding families to take extra precautions this Halloween as officers increase patrols across the city to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. Police say additional officers and community policing volunteers will be out on the streets to support public safety and engage with residents. The detachment says the focus this year will be on visibility and prevention, with patrols targeting busy residential areas where children are expected to be out after dark. Officers will also monitor for unsafe or suspicious behaviour and enforce the city’s ban on fireworks. Under Richmond’s
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BCOct 27, 2025

Number of extortion related files in Surrey reaches 74 with 39 shooting related

The number of extortion related files with Surrey police in 2025 has reached 74. Of these, 39 cases were shooting related. Just around a couple of weeks ago, this number was reported to have reached 57. Meanwhile, shots were also fired in the 7800 block of 124 Street in Surrey at around 2:45 a.m. yesterday (Sunday, Oct. 25). There were people inside the house at the time of the incident, but no one was injured. It has not yet been confirmed that this incident is related to extortion, although the matter is suspected to be extortion-related. Connect FM reached out to Staff Sgt. Lindsey Hough
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BCOct 27, 2025

Surrey's $133million Cloverdale recreation centre is now open

This past weekend, the City of Surrey officially opened the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex. Surrey's newest recreation and sporting facility is conveniently located in the heart of Cloverdale's community near 62nd Avenue and 177 street. This facility has two sheets of ice, skate and helmet rentals, skate sharpening, multipurpose rooms, food services, and free parking. (Image - City of Surrey)This fully-accessible facility offers registered and drop-in arena programs for everyone in the community from preschool to seniors. Construction began in Summer 2022. The project was designed by TK
BCOct 27, 2025

One dead after car crashes into Prince George home

A driver has died after a vehicle crashed into a house in Prince George on Saturday afternoon. Prince George RCMP say officers were called to a home on Queensway around 2 p.m. on October 25, where they found a single vehicle had collided with the front of the residence. Two people were inside the home at the time but were not injured. BC Emergency Health Services transported both the driver and a passenger to hospital. Police say the driver later died from their injuries, while the passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Corporal Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for Prince George RCMP,
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BCOct 27, 2025

B.C. man who survived grizzly bear attack dies weeks later from complications

A British Columbia man who fought off a grizzly bear earlier this month has died more than three weeks after the attack near Fort Steele in the East Kootenay region. Family members say 63-year-old Joe Pendry passed away Saturday morning from what doctors believe was a blood clot. His wife, Janice Pendry, told media that her husband had been recovering at Kelowna General Hospital, where he was walking and joking with staff the night before his death. The October 2 incident occurred while Pendry was hunting elk northeast of Cranbrook. According to his wife’s earlier account, he fought back aga
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BCOct 27, 2025

Police investigating two overnight shootings at homes in Surrey and Delta

Police in Surrey and Delta are investigating two separate overnight shootings that targeted residential homes early Monday, with one believed to be linked to an ongoing extortion case. The Surrey Police Service said officers were called to a home near 124 Street shortly before 3 a.m. after reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they found the house damaged by bullets. Several people were inside at the time, but no injuries were reported. Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting. Around the same time, Delta Police were called to a home on 78B Avenue after multiple shots

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AlbertaOct 09, 2026

Calgary Massage Therapist Faces Four More Sexual Assault Charges

A Calgary massage therapist is facing four additional sexual assault charges after four more alleged victims came forward. Police arrested 53-year-old Yuriy Zhivov in July in connection with an alleged incident during an appointment at Kinesio Massage Therapy, located on 17 Avenue SW, in August 2025. Following the release of information about the investigation, four additional victims contacted police, alleging that Zhivov had also committed criminal acts against them. As a result of the investigation, officers executed a search warrant at Kinesio Massage Therapy on October 1, 2026, and arrest
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BCOct 09, 2026

Poilievre Pushes Back Against Musk’s Call for Canadian Provinces to Separate

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly criticized Elon Musk’s suggestion that Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate from Canada, saying Canadians make their own decisions and should not waste time on foolish social media posts from people with no connection to the country. Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Burlington, Ontario, on Friday, Poilievre said the focus should remain on the real challenges facing Canadians, including rising grocery prices, the housing shortage and the future of the economy. He said Canada would not be affected by someone’s tweets
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IndiaOct 09, 2026

Gaurav Yadav Appointed Permanent Punjab DGP

The Punjab government has appointed IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the permanent Director General of Police (DGP). He had been serving as the acting DGP since July 2022. With the appointment, Punjab Police will now have a permanent chief after operating under an acting DGP for nearly four years. The Punjab government had submitted a list of 14 IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of a permanent DGP.
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AlbertaOct 09, 2026

Poilievre to Visit Alberta to Deliver Speech on Canadian Unity

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced that he will visit Alberta next week to deliver a speech on Canadian unity, just ahead of a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada. Speaking at a news conference in Ontario, Poilievre said he would also conduct more grassroots campaigning in the province. Asked about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s comments suggesting that Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec should separate from Canada, Poilievre said Canadians decide their own future. The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have dismissed Musk’s remarks.
CanadaOct 09, 2026

RCMP Union Raises Concerns Over Proposed Financial Crimes Agency

The RCMP union is raising concerns over Bill C-29, proposed legislation by the Canadian government to establish a new financial crimes agency to combat money laundering, online fraud and other financial crimes. Rob Farrer, president of the National Police Federation, told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that creating the new agency could further weaken the RCMP, which is already struggling with significant staffing and resource shortages. Under the government’s plan, 150 experienced RCMP investigators would initially be assigned to the new agency. Farrer objected to the proposal, argui