BCSep 19, 2025
Police investigate shooting in Northwest Surrey
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is investigating a shooting at a business in Northwest Surrey.
On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:35 am, Surrey Police Service received reports of a shooting near 108 Avenue and 125 Street, Surrey. Police arrived on scene and located numerous bullet holes in the rear of a business. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
SPS Frontline Investigation Support (FLIS) Team are attending and assisting with the investigation.
The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident, the identity of the suspect,
CanadaSep 19, 2025
Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more ministers visiting China, after canola trip
Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more high-level visits to China, as Canada tries working out a trade spat targeting Canadian canola.
Blois is the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and he joined Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a visit to China earlier this month to advocate for Beijing to drop its tariffs on Canadian canola.
China imposed significant tariffs on Canadian canola this year following Ottawa's move to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Blois says during the four-day trip, he and Moe visited Chinese officials in the country's trade, foreign-a
BCSep 19, 2025
RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul charged with assault, choking, in B.C.
One of the top RCMP officers in British Columbia has been charged with multiple counts of assault while off-duty, leading to the appointment of a special prosecutor.
The BC Prosecution Service says Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, who is the RCMP's Pacific Region commander, is accused of assault and assault by choking against one person, and a single count of assault against a second person.
A news release from the prosecution service says Teboul was charged in provincial court on Thursday, as a result of alleged offences in Abbotsford on July 2.
It says his first appearance in court is sc
BCSep 19, 2025
Workers, communities affected by tariffs will benefit from expanded supports in B.C.
People adversely affected by tariffs imposed by the United States will benefit from expanded supports through two new initiatives delivered by the Province in partnership with the Government of Canada.
Originally focused on forestry, the Build Your Own Future (BYOF) program is being expanded to support workers across all industries affected by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs. The program offers five-day business bootcamps, with one-on-one coaching and mentorship to help displaced workers transition into entrepreneurship. Participants who complete the program are eligible for a $5,00
CanadaSep 19, 2025
Pierre Poilievre targets Mark Carney's Mexico trip
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre today targeted Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Mexico, saying that Carney has returned empty-handed. Poilievre said that the Prime Minister's visit was all about air-to-air talk and nothing but fake deals.
He said that our free trade with Mexico has been in place for three decades and Carney's visit has added nothing new to it except a photo shoot. Poilievre is also attacking the Prime Minister over the delay in the federal budget, saying that Carney calls himself a 'great economist' but never ask him why the budget was delayed so much or how big the
CanadaSep 19, 2025
Liberals’ new hate crime bill targets 'symbols' of hate
The Liberal government has introduced legislation to create four new hate-related criminal offences.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the bill will create new crimes of obstruction and intimidation aimed at protecting religious institutions.
Fraser says the bill will make it a criminal offence to wilfully promote hate through the use of hate symbols.
That designation would apply to two Nazi symbols — the swastika and the SS bolt — and symbols of designated terrorist entities.
Fraser says the bill also would create a new category of hate crime which would be layered on top of existing offe
BCSep 19, 2025
B.C. supports literacy for lifelong learning
Children and families throughout B.C. will keep building stronger futures through reading and everyday learning with continued support for literacy programs.
“Literacy helps people thrive in every part of life and is the foundation of strong communities,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “From reading a bedtime story to filling out a job application, literacy is a powerful tool that supports children’s development and helps all of us connect to opportunity, community and each other.”
Continuing its annual support, the B.C. government is providing $500,
BCSep 19, 2025
Richmond RCMP warning public over alleged fraudulent sales of vehicles
Richmond RCMP warning the public regarding alleged fraudulent sales of vehicles.
Richmond RCMP is issuing a public warning regarding alleged fraudulent sales of vehicles. The victims in these investigations are typically approached with a “money making opportunity” involving the purchasing and exporting of high-demand luxury vehicles.
The victim purchases the vehicle with third party financing, has it registered in their name, and the vehicle is then stored at a secondary location. Shortly afterwards, the victims are reportedly told the vehicle has been stolen and should report it to ICBC.
CanadaSep 19, 2025
Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entry, says it endorsed political violence
The Carney government is barring the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering Canada, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism.
Jewish groups had been asking Ottawa since June to ban the group, along with the English punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, over comments they argued served to incite antisemitism.
Liberal MP Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, says Kneecap has "publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas" that goes beyond artistic expression.
His announcement, made in a video posted this morning to social media,