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BCOct 20, 2022

Combined efforts leads to large seizure of drugs, cash and firearms: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP’s Gang Enforcement Team and Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team are sharing the results of a two month project. In August 2022, Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) and Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (CFSEU-UGET) commenced a joint violence suppression initiative.The two month intitative focused on enhanced enforcement and intradictions, specifically targeting individulas involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict and individuals identified as Provincial Tactical Enforcement Priorites (PTEP).O
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BCOct 20, 2022

Political leaders in Ottawa pay tribute to the police officer who was stabbed to death in Burnaby

Political leaders in Ottawa are paying tribute today to the 31-year-old police officer who was stabbed to death in Burnaby. The House of Commons held a moment of silence to honour Constable Shaelyn Yang, who was partnered with a city employee when an altercation broke out at a homeless camp yesterday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says mental health supports need to be stepped up so police are not sole providers for such outreach in many situations. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre said Yang's death was among a series of killings of police that were part of a ``larger violent crime wave'' a
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BCOct 20, 2022

Homicide team identifies man, woman, found dead in vehicle in Burnaby, B.C.

Homicide detectives have identified the two people found dead in a vehicle in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the bodies of 24-year-old Kiesha Garie and 30-year-old Umair Kasim were inside the vehicle, parked in a neighbourhood in northwest Burnaby.The Coquitlam couple had recently been reported missing.Detectives say they are working with RCMP in Coquitlam and Burnaby to build a timeline between the period when Garie and Kasim were last seen and when their bodies were found.Homicide team Sgt. Timothy Pierotti says the investigation is
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BCOct 20, 2022

Police release video to identify victim in knife assault

Vancouver Police have released security video showing a suspect threatening another man with a knife last weekend, and are appealing to the victim to come forward. "Even when we identify the man with the knife, challenges still exist because the victim left and hasn’t reported the incident to police," says Constable Jason Doucette. "We’d like to hear from the victim to provide support and learn more about what happened."Just after noon on October 15, a witness called 9-1-1 reporting two men fighting in an alcove on West Cordova near Richards Street. One of the men was threatening the other
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BCOct 19, 2022

B.C. NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai says report seeks her disqualification

The campaign of B.C. New Democratic Party leadership contender Anjali Appadurai says a report from the campaign recommends she be disqualified from the race. Campaign spokesman Erik Olesen says they received the report from the NDP's chief electoral officer Elizabeth Cull, but confidentiality requirements prevent Appadurai from releasing it. A statement from Appadurai issued late Tuesday says she is "disappointed but not surprised" by the finding that disqualification is the best response to alleged breaches of contest rules, such as an alliance with an environmental group or the wooing of for
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CanadaOct 19, 2022

Kamaljit Arora expected to make a court appearance today in Laval to face charges in the deaths of his children

A Quebec man is expected to make a court appearance today in Laval to face charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of his children. A judge agreed to put off the arraignment until today for 45 year old Kamaljit Arora after both the Crown and a legal aid lawyer told court he's been in hospital and unable to communicate since his arrest Monday night. He is accused of killing his daughter and son, aged 13 and 11 respectively, whose bodies were found Monday evening in the family home in Laval. Arora also faces a charge of assault by strangulation of his wife.
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BCOct 19, 2022

BC RCMP statements regarding loss of Burnaby RCMP Officer

Statement from Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, BC RCMP Commanding Officer I am Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the Commanding Officer of the BC RCMP.It is with a deep and profound sadness that I must advise the public of the homicide of Burnaby RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang that occurred this morning in the line of duty.This is an extremely difficult and tragic day for the BC RCMP and members of Burnaby Detachment. I have spoken with acting RCMP Commissioner Brian Brennan and he has kindly offered any and all support necessary. It is with deep sorrow that I stand here today with Burnaby’s
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CanadaOct 18, 2022

Ottawa's outgoing mayor says his city's back was against the wall

Ottawa's outgoing mayor has told the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act during February's "Freedom Convoy" protest that his city's back was against the wall. Jim Watson has told the commission that he had to appeal for help from other levels of government because Ottawa needed a large police presence to get the situation under control and that the city's cops couldn't do it alone.High-ranking officers from the Ottawa Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police are also slated to speak at the public inquiry this week.
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CanadaOct 18, 2022

Two children dead, 46 year old man arrested in Laval, north of Montreal

Quebec Police say two children are dead and a 46 year old man is under arrest after officers were called to a home north of Montreal. Police in Laval say an 11 year old boy and a 13 year old girl were taken to hospital where their deaths were confirmed. The suspect, who was also transported to hospital, will be questioned by investigators before an arraignment. Police have not released his identity and have not said what the link is between the suspect and the victims, but Investigators currently suspect the incident to be one of domestic violence.

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BCAug 21, 2026

18-year-old shooting suspect turns himself in to Burnaby RCMP

A suspect wanted in connection with a December 2025 shooting in North Burnaby has turned himself in to authorities. Burnaby RCMP said officers responded on Dec. 19, 2025, to a report of a shooting near Phillips Avenue and Woodbrook Place. A man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment. The RCMP’s Investigative Support Team took over the investigation. On Dec. 25, charges were laid and an arrest warrant was issued for 18-year-old Ronin Tajali. Tajali has since surrendered to police and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police thanked the public
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AlbertaAug 21, 2026

Leaders Condemn Nanaksar Gurdwara Attack, Call for Action Against Anti-Sikh Hate

Federal NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona Heather McPherson, along with leaders from across the country, has strongly condemned the attack at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib and expressed solidarity with the Sikh community. They called for a full investigation into the incident, urging authorities to take the growing anti-Sikh hatred in Canada seriously and implement stronger measures to protect places of worship. McPherson said everyone has the right to practise their religion freely and that such violent attacks are unacceptable under any circumstances. Meanwhile, Surrey-Newton MP Sukh Dhaliwal express
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BCAug 21, 2026

Poilievre Warns Accepting U.S. Tariffs Could Devastate Canada’s Industrial Sector

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has lashed out at the Liberal government during ongoing Canada-U.S. trade talks in Washington, warning that accepting unilateral U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada’s industrial sector. Speaking to reporters in Kitchener, Ontario, Poilievre strongly criticized the proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. He said that if Canada accepts such discriminatory terms, major Canadian businesses and factories could leave the country, causing long-term damage to the Canadian economy. Taking aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre said Car
AlbertaAug 21, 2026

Edmonton Nanaksar Gurdwara Stabbing Leaves Two Injured, Suspect Arrested

A stabbing incident at Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib in Edmonton early Friday morning left two people injured. Police have arrested a suspect at the scene. According to police, the incident occurred at around 5:08 a.m. at the gurdwara located near 14 Street and Horsehills Road. The two injured individuals were treated at the scene, and their injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Police are questioning the arrested suspect, while officers continue their investigation in and around the gurdwara to ensure the safety of the congregation. Meanwhile, the World Sikh Organization of Canada said in
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CanadaAug 21, 2026

42-Year-Old Man Charged in Immigration Fraud Case, Arrest Warrant Issued

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid five charges against 42-year-old Abul Qasim for allegedly helping people enter Canada illegally and committing immigration fraud. An arrest warrant has also been issued for him. According to the CBSA, Qasim previously lived in Montreal but left Canada in June 2025 and is believed to be currently outside the country. The arrest warrant was issued after he failed to appear in response to a summons issued by a Montreal court. The CBSA began investigating the alleged scheme in 2024 after receiving confidential information from Immigration, Refugees