BCNov 12, 2026
B.C. Home Sales Drop 11% in October as Average Prices Decline
Home sales in British Columbia fell by more than 10 per cent in October, according to the latest figures released by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) on Thursday.
A total of 5,670 homes were sold across the province last month, marking an 11 per cent decline compared with the same month last year.
The report also showed that the average home sale price dropped by 2.8 per cent to approximately $950,000, down from $977,000 a year earlier.
BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson said the housing market continues to face several challenges, although sales remain steady in more affordable c
BCNov 12, 2026
BC’s Pemberton Village Under Shelter-in-Place Order Amid Heavy Rain and Flooding
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Pemberton, B.C., have prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for residents amid concerns that several major roads could become impassable. Residents have been advised to avoid non-essential travel and stay away from flooded roads. The entire village has also been placed under an evacuation alert.
According to the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, several roads in the Pemberton Valley are currently impassable, including Pemberton Meadows Road and sections of Highway 99. Evacuation orders have also been issued for properties along Airport Road in
BCNov 12, 2026
87-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured in Vancouver Hit-and-Run
An 87-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Vancouver on Wednesday morning.
According to police, the woman was crossing the road at a marked crosswalk near Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue at around 7:35 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle.
Investigators believe a white sedan making a left turn hit the woman. Instead of stopping and providing assistance, the driver fled the scene.
Police said the woman remains in hospital receiving treatment. Two people were reportedly inside the white sedan.
The incident comes just days after another elderly woman, aged 78, was
IndiaNov 12, 2026
AAP Releases Second List of Candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, Announces 31 Names
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, announcing nominees for 31 Assembly constituencies.
Earlier, the party had released its first list on October 31, announcing 40 candidates. The initial list included several sitting MLAs and senior party leaders, reflecting the party's confidence in its existing leadership.
One of the most prominent names in the first list was Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who was renominated from his current Dhuri Assembly constituency.
With the release of the second list, AAP has now announced a total
CanadaNov 12, 2026
Nine Arrested in Canada-Wide Drug Trafficking Investigation, $970,000 Worth of Drugs Seized
Nine people have been arrested following a major interprovincial drug trafficking investigation involving Winnipeg Police, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Peel Regional Police and the RCMP.
Authorities seized drugs worth approximately $970,000 during the joint operation.
Six of the accused are from Winnipeg. They have been identified as 57-year-old Davinder Singh, 32-year-old Tarundeep Singh, who are reportedly father and son, 24-year-old Karanveer Singh, 47-year-old Amandeep Singh, 37-year-old Mandeep Singh Datta and 25-year-old Maganpreet Boparai.
Three other individuals were arres
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