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BCJun 05, 2020

Homicide detectives take over case after man's body found in Surrey

Homicide investigators have taken over the case after a man's body was found in Surrey, B.C. RCMP say the victim was found Thursday night in the Bridgeview neighbourhood of north Surrey as the Mountie's mental health outreach team did foot patrols in the area. The unnamed man was dead when he was found. Police say the cause of death and how he was injured are considered suspicious. Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team and Surrey RCMP continue to gather evidence. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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CanadaJun 05, 2020

PM Trudeau attends anti-racism rally and takes a public knee in solidarity with demonstrators

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has attended an anti-racism rally and took a public knee in solidarity with demonstrators. Trudeau arrived on Parliament Hill in Ottawa with security guards Friday, wearing a black cloth mask. After a few protesters asked him to kneel, he did. The Ottawa protest is one of multiple events in Canada on Friday following days of demonstrations against racism and police brutality in numerous American cities.
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WorldJun 05, 2020

US President Trump says an improving economy is the greatest thing that can happen for race relations

US President Donald Trump says an improving economy is ``the greatest thing that can happen for race relations'' and the African-American community. He invoked George Floyd's name this morning as he trumpeted the latest job numbers. Trump told reporters, ``Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying this is a great thing that's happening for our country.'' Trump added, ``This is a great day for him. It's a great day for everybody.''
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CanadaJun 05, 2020

Trudeau offers premiers $14 billion to help reopen the economy safely

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is offering $14 billion to the provincial and territorial governments for measures to keep COVID-19 at bay.He says it's part of the federal government's support for restoring economic activity across the country amid the pandemic. He says having the right plan and the resources to back it up will be critical to progress through the summer, fall and winter.How the money is distributed will depend on reaching what Trudeau calls a ``safe-restart agreement'' between the federal government and each province or territory. The money would hel
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CanadaJun 05, 2020

Minister says reckoning on police violence against Indigenous people needed

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says he is outraged at police violence against Indigenous people in Canada. Miller says Canada needs a reckoning because there is a pattern of police violence against First Nations, Metis and Inuit people that continues to repeat itself. Miller says he ``watched in disgust'' a graphic video of an RCMP officer in Nunavut ramming the door of his car into an Inuk man walking along the road in Kinngait Monday evening. And Miller says he does not understand how police sent to check on the well-being of 26-year-old Chantel Moore in Edmundston, N.B., Thursday
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CanadaJun 05, 2020

National unemployment rate hits new record even as economy adds jobs

Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose to 13.7 per cent, topping the previous high of 13.1 per cent set in December 1982 in more than four decades of comparable data. The increase in the unemployment rate came as more people started looking for work. The average economist estimate was for a loss of 500,000 jobs in May and for the unemployment rate to rise to 15.0 per cent, according to financial markets data firm Refinitiv. The increase in t
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IndiaJun 05, 2020

With 1,359 cases, Delhi's COVID-19 count mounts to 25,004

With 1,359 new cases, Delhi's COVID-19 count on Thursday moved to 25,004.22 deaths were also reported, said the Delhi government in a daily bulletin."Delhi has reported 1,359 new COVID-19 cases and 356 patients have been recovered/ discharged/migrated on Thursday," added the government. Currently, the cumulative COVID-19 active cases stand at 14,456 in the national capital.According to the Union Health Ministry, India has 2,16,919 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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CanadaJun 05, 2020

644 COVID-19 cases and 139 deaths reported in Canada

There are 93,726 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. Quebec: 52,143 confirmed (including 4,885 deaths, 17,098 resolved) Ontario: 29,403 confirmed (including 2,357 deaths, 23,208 resolved) Alberta: 7,091 confirmed (including 146 deaths, 6,611 resolved) British Columbia: 2,632 confirmed (including 166 deaths, 2,265 resolved) Nova Scotia: 1,058 confirmed (including 61 deaths, 995 resolved) Saskatchewan: 648 confirmed (including 11 deaths, 608 resolved) Manitoba: 287 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 284 resolved), 11 presumptive Newfoundland and Labrador: 261 confirmed (including 3 deaths, 2
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BCJun 05, 2020

Modelling information shows new confirmed cases could be eliminated next month, no new COVID-19 deaths reported

Provincial health officer Doctor Bonnie Henry is reporting five new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. That leaves the province with a total of 26 hundred and 32 cases but just 201 remain active, with 26 people in hospital. Modelling information released today shows new confirmed cases could be eliminated next month if social interactions are kept at the current level of 50 per cent of normal. There would be just a small number if that were increased to 60 per cent but a big surge would occur if people return to 80 per cent of normal contact with others.

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BCAug 21, 2025

Folding licence plates and stunt riding get two sport bikes ticketed and impounded

Two motorcycle riders are spending a week getting rides from friends after a day of weaving through traffic in Vancouver without displaying licence plates. On August 17, 2025, just before 3:00 p.m., on Highway #1 at the Cassiar Connector, two BMW sport motorcycles were observed riding in tandem. A BC Highway Patrol cruiser that was watching could not see any licence plates at all. Some sport motorcycles have their rear fenders removed and a licence plate on a folding mount under the rear tire, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. That is completely illegal. A motorcycle mus
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BCAug 21, 2025

New housing targets will bring thousands more homes

The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C. Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province’s expanded housing-targets program to address high demand in growing communities and to continue to deliver the homes people need throughout the province. Effective Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, the following are the five-year targets for each municipality, which are set following consultation and reflect 75% of their estimated housing need: Burnaby - 10,240Coquitlam - 6,481Courten
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CanadaAug 21, 2025

PM Carney and Trump discuss trade and new economic security relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump discussed trade and new economic security relationship on Thursday. The talks between the two leaders have been described as positive and leading to further results. Carney and Trump also discussed the issue of Ukraine during this time, and the two leaders have also agreed to meet again soon. The phone conversation between the Prime Minister and Trump took place a few hours after External Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Anand was in Washington today. It is worth noting that this is Carney's la
BCAug 21, 2025

Multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island as part of ongoing drug investigation

Community issues addressed after multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island. On August 14, 2025, Salt Spring Island RCMP, assisted by officers with the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section executed multiple search warrants in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. As a result, a significant amount of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and evidence consistent with drug trafficking were seized. The investigation remains ongoing, and a detailed report to Crown Counsel for consideration of criminal charges. We want to ensure the community is aware of our proa
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CanadaAug 21, 2025

Six charges approved following CFSEU-BC UGET investigation

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) has secured six charges against a Surrey man following an investigation that led to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and cash. On August 24, 2024, UGET officers attempted a traffic stop in Maple Ridge involving a vehicle known to have previously evaded police. The driver fled on foot but was quickly arrested. A search of the suspect and vehicle led to the seizure of: • 1.157 kilograms of fentanyl • 790 grams of cocaine • 337 grams of methamphetamine • 1