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BCJan 10, 2023

Surrey: IHIT called out to residence in Fraser Heights

Surrey RCMP is on the scene at a residence in the Fraser Heights area where three deceased persons have been located inside the house. On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600-block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased persons inside the home, whom are believed to be part of the same family. No one else was located at the property. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Surrey RCMP. Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase; however do not
CanadaJan 07, 2023

Canadian tourists remain barricaded in hotel amid Mexican cartel violence

Canadian tourists remain barricaded in their hotel today amid violence in the streets after the arrest of a major drug cartel leader. Tina Dahl, an Edmonton woman with relatives stranded in the popular resort town of Mazatlan, says her six family members remain safe. But she says they're definitely shaken by what's happened. She says the hotel lobby was full of people who slept there overnight after their flights were cancelled. The beaches are full of military vehicles patrolling up and down as helicopters patrol the skies. Dahl says her family went to their room Thursday afternoon and have
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BCJan 05, 2023

Police appealing to public after New Year's Eve fail to stop for Police and a crash

The North Vancouver RCMP are appealing to the public after a motorist fled from Police on New Year's Eve and crashed short time later. On December 31st, at 1930 hrs Police observed a black Land Rover swerving near E 19th St and Grand Blvd E. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop for traffic violations but the vehicle refused to stop, and fled at a high rate of speed weaving dangerously in and out of traffic. Due to the risk to public safety, officers did not pursue the vehicle. Short time later witnesses reported a black Land Rover involved in a collision with a tree on Westview Dr on-r
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BCJan 04, 2023

Shots fired at residence in Whalley

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of a shooting in Whalley and requesting anyone with information to contact police. On January 4, 2023, at approximately 5:10 a.m. Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired in the 10600-block of 138 Street. Officers attended the scene and located evidence consistent with a shooting which included damage to a residence. Although there were multiple people inside the residence at the time of the shooting, no injuries were reported. Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has assumed conduct of the investigation and are in the evidence gathering stage. The sho
CanadaJan 04, 2023

Son of New Brunswick journalist charged with second-degree murder in father's death

New Brunswick RCMP say a 29 year old man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a well-known journalist in the province. The RCMP said in a news release that Philippe Hebert, who was arrested Dec. 29 after fleeing from police, was charged Tuesday with the killing of Rejean Hebert. Police say Philippe Hebert also faces charges of resisting arrest, dangerous driving, flight from police and indecently interfering with human remains. Donald Noel, the general manager of the radio station where Rejean Hebert worked, confirmed the accused is Hebert's son. The 60 year old j
BCDec 31, 2022

Familiar baby names tops in B.C. for 2022

Noah is the front-runner for the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia.Noah is followed by Olivia, Oliver, Liam, Theodore, Jack, Emma, Lucas, Leo and Sofia, according to the Vital Statistics Agency's preliminary figures for 2022.In 2021, the top names for babies born in B.C. were Olivia, Liam, Noah, Emma, Jack, Theodore, Benjamin, Charlotte, Oliver and Ava.Only names that occur five or more times are listed.From Jan. 1 to Dec. 8, 2022, 37,801 babies were born in B.C.In 2021, 44,073 babies were born in B.C.
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WorldDec 30, 2022

Pele, Brazil's mighty king of `beautiful game,' has died

Pele, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. He was 82. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pele was one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century. He won a record three World Cups with Brazil and was the standard-bearer of ``the beautiful game'' with the national team and his club Santos. His exuberance and mesmerizing moves transfixed generations of fans around the globe. His flair personified his country's samba-style elegance. Late in his career, he helped popularize soccer in North America by joining t
BCDec 29, 2022

B.C. boosts funds to agency that handles disputes between landlords and tenants

The newly created B.C. Ministry of Housing says it is taking steps to speed up and strengthen the process that handles disputes between landlords and tenants. A statement from the ministry, which was boosted to full ministerial status when Premier David Eby announced his new cabinet earlier this month, says renters and landlords will benefit from the more timely and efficient services. The B.C. government will increase the operating budget for the Residential Tenancy Branch, which has seen long wait times for dispute resolutions as the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, coupled with more people movin
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BCDec 17, 2022

Three charged in murder of Abbotsford couple

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has charged three men with the murders of Arnold and Joanne De Jong, from May 2022 in Abbotsford. Background: On May 9, 2022, at around 10:26 a.m., Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) responded to a residence in the 33600-block of Arcadian Way at which time two adults were found deceased. AbbyPD patrol members confirmed the deaths as being suspicious and IHIT was called in to investigate. The victims were identified as 77-year-old Arnold De Jong and his wife, 76-year-old Joanne De Jong, of Abbotsford. IHIT continue to work closely in partners
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