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BCMar 25, 2022

Shooting in Surrey leaves one man injured

One man has been injured in the latest shooting in Surrey. Police say they were called to a home in the Newton area just after seven last night and found a victim with non-life-threatening injuries who is now recovering. Investigators say their work is in the early stages, but it appears the attack was targeted. The shooting came barely 24 hours after a 19 year old man was shot and wounded in Surrey's Guildford neighbourhood and police say that case also appears targeted.
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BCMar 25, 2022

B.C. drivers getting one-time rebate for rising fuel prices

Premier John Horgan says drivers in British Columbia will get a one-time relief rebate to help drivers deal with the cost of rising gas prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Horgan says the provincial government approached the Insurance Corporation of B.C. to provide drivers with a basic auto insurance policy with a $110 rebate and commercial drivers with $165.He says a one-time payment is a better approach than cutting fuel taxes because the price will only increase again at the pumps.Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the payment will cost $395 million.
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BCMar 25, 2022

B.C. reports 271 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths

B.C. is reporting 271 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 354,874 cases in the province.There are 255 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 52 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, six new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,981.There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks. The outbreak at Yucalta Lodge (Island Health) has been declared over, for a total of four facilities with ongoing outbreak. From March 16-22, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 16.1% of cases. From March 9-22, they accounted for 25.9% of hospitalizations.Past week cases (March 1
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BCMar 24, 2022

VPD arrests alleged thieves after windows smashed at west-side retailer

Vancouver Police arrested two men who allegedly stole more than $16,000 in merchandise after breaking into a Kitsilano clothing store early Wednesday morning. A 35-year-old woman, who lives near the store, called 9-1-1 around 4:20 a.m. yesterday after she was woken up by the sounds of glass smashing and a security alarm going off near Arbutus Street and West 4th Avenue.The suspects fled quickly and were gone when police arrived at the crime scene, but an alert VPD officer acting on a hunch tracked them down after spotting a taxi leaving the area with no lights on.Officers stopped the taxi to i
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BCMar 24, 2022

Surrey RCMP confirms shooting in Guildford was targeted

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of a shooting that occurred in Guildford overnight and requesting anyone with information or dash camera footage to contact police. On March 23, 2022, at 9:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP received several calls reporting shots fired in the 15200-block of Flamingo Place. A subsequent call was received reporting a male had been shot. Police were able to locate the man, who was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries at an alternate location in Newton. The 19-year old victim was transported to hospital. Frontline officers, Community Response Unit and Surrey Gang Enfo
AlbertaMar 24, 2022

Several constituency association presidents with Alberta's U.C.P.say they're not content with changes to voting rules to review Premier Jason Kenney's leadership

Several constituency association presidents with Alberta's United Conservative Party say they're not content with changes to voting rules for an upcoming meeting to review Premier Jason Kenney's leadership. They are planning a news conference on the steps outside the legislature at noon. The leadership vote was to take place in person in Red Deer on April 9th. Yesterday, the party changed it to a mail-in vote.
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AlbertaMar 24, 2022

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says about 60% of COVID-19 cases are nor of new B.A. 2 strain

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the Omicron subvariant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the province. Doctor Deena Hinshaw says about 60 per cent of positive cases are now the B-A-2 strain. She says the subvariant is more transmissible than Omicron, but doesn't appear to be causing more severe infections or outcomes. But she adds a surge in cases, even if not life-threatening, can still have a big effect on the public and health care. Dr. Hinshaw says she expects to see transmissions trending upwards in the coming weeks.
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BCMar 24, 2022

Surrey RCMP officers help a llama get back safely to its owners

Surrey RCMP officers were called after disturbance on a local highway. Police said a llama managed to escape its enclosure this morning.Police said the llama made it through a hole in a fence and was loose on the east side of Highway 99 near 8th Avenue. Officers got to the area at about 7:30 a.m. and managed to contact the owner. Later police informed through a tweet that the llama safely made it back to property. Surrey RCMP on Twitter: Thanks to all who expressed concern for the llama on the loose this morning at highway 99 and 8 Ave, who is now home safe. Update from the officer on scene, t
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BCMar 24, 2022

B.C. ready to proceed with permanent repairs to flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway

Permanent repairs could be completed by the end of this year on three of the seven Coquihalla Highway bridges damaged during last November's devastating rain, floods and washouts. The Highways Ministry says it is starting the process to select contractors for repairs at three sites between the Coquihalla summit and Merritt, with work to start this summer and wrap up later in the year. A tender package is also being prepared for contractors interested in handling permanent repairs to the washed out Othello section of Highway 5, just east of Hope. The ministry says more details about repairs to

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BCApr 01, 2026

Poilievre calls for cancellation of proposed Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail project

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to cancel a proposed high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City, describing the նախագproject as a costly and disruptive initiative. Speaking to reporters in Peterborough, Ont., on Tuesday, Poilievre said the estimated $90 billion plan would not deliver value for taxpayers. He alleged the project would negatively affect farmland and private property along the proposed corridor, though detailed route impacts have not been independently verified. Poilievre also questioned the accessibility of the service, sta
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BCApr 01, 2026

Pedestrian critically injured in Abbotsford collision; South Fraser Way closed

South Fraser Way is closed in both directions between McCallum Road and Bourquin Crescent East following a serious collision involving a pedestrian, according to a police release. Abbotsford Police said the pedestrian was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is assisting with the investigation. Police have not released details on the circumstances leading up to the collision. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours while in
AlbertaApr 01, 2026

RCMP issue shelter-in-place alert in Atikameg First Nation over reports of armed men

Residents of Atikameg First Nation in northern Alberta were told to shelter in place late Tuesday as RCMP responded to reports of multiple armed individuals in the area. According to a statement from High Prairie RCMP, officers are searching for four men believed to be carrying firearms. Police said the individuals were last seen on Highway 750 near Nahachick Road. Mounties are advising residents to remain indoors and to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Drivers are also being warned not to pick up hitchhikers. Police have not released descriptions of the suspects. RCMP said t
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BCApr 01, 2026

B.C. shooting victim, 12, moved out of intensive care, father says

A 12-year-old girl injured in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has been moved out of intensive care as she continues her recovery in hospital, according to her father. In a Facebook post, David Gebala said his daughter, Maya Gebala, has been transferred into a recovery and rehabilitation-focused unit at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. He said her condition has improved, noting she appears to be in less pain and has regained some energy. Gebala described his daughter’s time in the intensive care unit as a “whirlwind” of highs and lows, adding that she is now making gradual p
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IndiaApr 01, 2026

H.S. Phoolka joins BJP in Delhi, criticizes AAP governance

Senior lawyer H.S. Phoolka, known for representing victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi, according to party leaders present at the event. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh were among those who welcomed Phoolka into the party. The development marks a political shift for Phoolka, who was previously associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. Speaking after joining, Phoolka criticized AAP, alleging a gap between its public messaging and internal functioning. He said he had initially joined the party during t