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BCMar 01, 2021

Man was shot and killed in a First Nations community near Tofino, BC's police watchdog investigating

BC's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed in a First Nations community off the west coast of Vancouver Island. The RCMP say two Mounties from the Tofino detachment were sent to a residence on the Opitsaht First Nation Saturday night to investigate a report of a woman in distress. They allege an unspecified "interaction" then occurred in which one man was shot and another was arrested. Police say the woman was taken to hospital for assessment, and no one else was injured. BC RCMP on Twitter: #bcrcmp #Tofino - BC RCMP notify the IIO BC of an incident in Tofino https:
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BCMar 01, 2021

Units in two Vancouver-area hospitals closed by COVID-19 outbreak

Health officials have declared COVID-19 outbreaks at two more Metro Vancouver hospitals after finding evidence the virus was transmitted within a medicine unit at both locations. A statement from Fraser Health says the outbreaks are in single units of Surrey Memorial Hospital and Chilliwack General Hospital. One patient at Surrey Memorial and five patients at Chilliwack General have tested positive for COVID-19. Those units have been closed to admissions, but Fraser Health says other units and the emergency rooms of both hospitals remain open. Information from Vancouver Coastal Health shows a
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IndiaMar 01, 2021

Centre wants to take away farmers' lands and give them to 3-4 capitalists: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a public rally in Meerut came down heavy on Centre government's three agriculture laws. Terming them as "death warrants," Kejriwal said that it is a do or die situation for farmers sitting on border. "The government wants to take away their lands and give them to 3-4 capitalists. Farmers will become labourers in their own fields," Kejriwal added. CM Kejriwal said that Centre government has left behind Britishers. He said, "Even Britishers did not oppress our farmers to this extent, they did not fix nails on the ground."
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BCFeb 27, 2021

B.C. records 589 new cases of COVID-19 as officials welcome new vaccine approvals

British Columbia health officials say the federal government's approval of two new vaccines is encouraging news and one more layer of protection to help get the province through the pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a statement that approval of the vaccines by Oxford-AstraZeneca and Verity-Serum Institute of India is an "exciting" step forward. The statement says the new vaccines are "fridge stable," making them easier to transport and distribute across the province. British Columbia announced 589 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday along w
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BCFeb 27, 2021

B.C. man sentenced to 29 months, fined nearly $645K for tax evasion, forgery

The Canada Revenue Agency says a West Vancouver man has been sentenced to 29 months in jail and handed a stiff fine for attempting to avoid a tax bill. Court records show Michael Sholz was sentenced Wednesday in provincial court in Vancouver. Sholz, who is in his late 60s, was convicted in June 2020 of three tax-related offences under the Excise Tax Act and two counts of uttering forged documents related to ownership and construction of a West Vancouver home. A statement from the agency says, in addition to the jail term, Sholz has been fined $644,975.71. The statement says an investigation sh
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BCFeb 27, 2021

B.C. police under investigation after video shows officers posing in front of body

A spokeswoman for Vancouver police says the conduct of two officers is under investigation after video footage emerged of the pair allegedly posing with a dead body at a popular beach. Const. Tania Visintin says the officers responded to calls about a deceased individual at Stanley Park's Third Beach, and waited for the coroner to arrive. Visintin would not comment on the officers' actions but says the police department does not condone, and strictly prohibits, officers taking photographs without an authorized purpose. Zac Ratcliffe was in the area for a walk on Wednesday morning when he saw t
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BCFeb 27, 2021

Candidates have until Nov. 30 to declare whether they are running for B.C. Liberal leadership

The B.C. Liberal party will elect a new leader next February. The party says the winner of its leadership race will be announced on Feb. 5, 2022, after three days of voting by party members. Interim party president Don Silversides says the vote has been set for next year to attract the broadest possible range of candidates and at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic could be under control. The deadline to join the party or renew a membership in order to vote has been set for Dec. 29, and membership is open to B.C. residents aged 14 and over. Shirley Bond became interim leader after Andrew Wilkins
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BCFeb 26, 2021

33 charges laid against a Surrey man alleged to have defrauded about 100 people of a total of $1.8 million

Thirty three charges have been laid against a Surrey man who is alleged to have defrauded about 100 people out of a total of 1.8 million dollars. RCMP say the charges against 50 year old Aaron Fell, the owner of Breakwater Marine, came after a 20 month investigation. Police say they started their probe in June 2019 after receiving numerous reports of alleged fraudulent business practices involving the boat dealership. Fell appeared in court yesterday on 30 fraud-related charges and three counts of theft of property. Surrey RCMP on twitter: Multiple charges laid in $1.8M fraud investigation of
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BCFeb 26, 2021

Three men drowned accidentally when their truck was swept away in the Sooke River: BC Coroners Service

A report from the BC Coroners Service finds three men drowned accidentally when their truck was swept away in the Sooke River west of Victoria last February. The report examined the deaths of 20 year olds Eric Blackmore, Cory Mills and AJ Jensen and says the three were likely "puddle jumping" driving their pickup through large pools of standing water in the parking lot of Sooke Potholes Regional Park. The coroner says the trio did not realize one of the pools was actually a flooded arm of the river and the force of the water swept the truck down river and prevented the men from escaping. The

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Coquitlam RCMP are urging residents to take extra precautions after a recent increase in residential break and enters across the city, many involving similar methods and locations. Police say the incidents have raised concern among investigators due to their frequency and pattern. Mounties report receiving about 21 complaints of residential break-ins since November 23. In most cases, suspects entered homes through rear sliding glass doors, with incidents largely occurring between mid-afternoon and late evening, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Police note that homes backing onto green spaces, trails, or
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Burnaby RCMP seek public help to identify suspects in South Burnaby package theft

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify three people believed to be involved in a package theft at a South Burnaby home earlier this month. Police say the incident happened just before noon on December 1, when a dark-coloured SUV stopped outside a residence. Investigators allege a male suspect briefly exited the vehicle before two female suspects approached the front door and removed multiple delivered packages, placing them in the back of the SUV before driving away. Mounties say package thefts typically increase during the holiday season, with residents across Burnaby and
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Punjab and Haryana High Court dismisses Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea to attend Parliament session

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BCDec 18, 2025

Five firearms, stolen bullion seized in Abbotsford break-and-enter investigation

Abbotsford police say five firearms and a large quantity of stolen property have been recovered following the execution of a search warrant tied to a series of break-and-enter cases across the Lower Mainland. The Abbotsford Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit began investigating in mid-October after receiving multiple reports of property crimes in the region. Investigators later identified suspects believed to be connected to a problem residence in the 27800 block of Myrtle Avenue, an address known to police. On December 10, officers from the Crime Reduction Unit, assisted by frontline
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CanadaDec 18, 2025

Pablo Rodriguez steps down as Quebec Liberal leader amid party turmoil

Pablo Rodriguez has resigned as leader of the Quebec Liberal Party just six months after taking on the role, saying his continued presence had become a distraction as the party prepares for the next provincial election. Speaking to reporters in Montreal, Rodriguez said he made the decision out of a sense of responsibility to the party, adding that unity will be critical if the Liberals hope to rebuild support and challenge the governing Coalition Avenir Québec next year. He said he is leaving with his head held high, despite the difficult circumstances surrounding his departure. Rodriguez, a