18.35°C Vancouver

News

punjab-police-seek-red-corner-notice-against-goldy-brar
IndiaJun 08, 2022

Punjab Police seek red corner notice against Goldy Brar

The Punjab Police have requested the issuing of a red corner notice (RCN) against absconder Goldy Brar. Punjab government said on Wednesday it is pushing for Red Corner Notice against top gangsters Goldy Brar and Harwinder Rinda, noting that Punjab Police had sent a proposal to CBI for RCN against Brar ten days before the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. A Punjab government release said that gangster Goldy Brar had claimed responsibility of Sidhu Moose Wala murder on behalf of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang and the state police "has not been leaving any stone unturned" for the extradition of
amanda-todd-shrieked-over-topless-photo-on-facebook-mother-tells-sextortion-trial
BCJun 08, 2022

Amanda Todd shrieked over topless photo on Facebook, mother tells 'sextortion' trial

Amada Todd's mother has told the B.C. Supreme Court that her daughter let out "a shriek" before running downstairs to show her a Facebook profile using a topless photo of the Port Coquitlam teenager as its main image. Carol Todd testified Tuesday on the second day of the trial of Aydin Coban, a Dutch man who prosecutors say waged a campaign of "sextortion" against the teenager, who died in October 2012.Coban has pleaded not guilty to extortion, harassment, communication with a young person to commit a sexual offence and two counts of possessing child pornography.Todd told the jury trial that s
former-counsellor-in-west-vancouver-sentenced-to-4-months-in-jail-and-18-months-of-probation
BCJun 08, 2022

Former counsellor in West Vancouver sentenced to 4 months in jail and 18 months of probation

A former counsellor at a private school in West Vancouver has been sentenced to four months in jail and 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. 54 year old Luke Lawson was fired from Mulgrave School following his arrest in September 2020 after police found dozens of printed photos of nude girls aged eight to 13 years old inside his apartment. His lawyers had argued for a conditional discharge while the Crown had been seeking a six-month sentence. The judge ruled Lawson had suffered greatly for the offence but agreed jail time was appropriate because he
police-identify-victims-of-double-homicide-in-richmond
BCJun 08, 2022

Police identify victims of double homicide in Richmond

Police have identified two men who were found shot to death in a Richmond parkade last weekend. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the bodies of 23 year old Kevin Allaraj and 22 year old Jeevan Saepan were found by RCMP officers responding to reports of shots fired at about 11:30 am on Saturday. IHIT says the victims were from the Lower Mainland and known to police. It adds initial information indicates the shooting was a targeted incident connected to gang activities.
BCJun 07, 2022

B.C. report calls for co-ordinated heat-alert system to prevent to future deaths

A death-panel report from the BC Coroners Service makes several recommendations in response to the 619 heat-related deaths recorded last year as temperatures in parts of BC climbed above 40 degrees for more than a week. The report says government and social agencies responded too slowly after the weather office issued heat warnings as temperatures soared at the end of June. It says a heat-alert system is needed and the province has already announced plans for a two-step alert process that will release heat warnings in the same way Amber Alerts or tsunami warnings are issued now. The report al
flood-watches-remain-in-effect-in-some-river-systems-in-northwestern-and-northeastern-b-c
BCJun 07, 2022

Flood watches remain in effect in some river systems in northwestern and northeastern B.C.

The River Forecast Centre has lifted high streamflow advisories across southern BC as the risk of spring flooding drops, but it is maintaining flood watches for several river systems in northwestern and northeastern BC. Flood watches remain in effect for a section of the Dean River on the central coast east of Bella Coola and for sections of the Skeena River near Terrace, the Bulkley River around Smithers and the Liard River and its tributaries in northeastern BC. High streamflow advisories are also maintained for many rivers and streams across the extreme northwest corner of BC. In the Terra
man-who-rolled-a-dodge-durango-on-a-burnaby-street-gets-2-year-term
BCJun 07, 2022

Man who rolled a Dodge Durango on a Burnaby street gets 2 year term

The man who rolled a Dodge Durango on a Burnaby street, then left his severely injured passenger inside, has been handed a two-year jail term. Burnaby RCMP say charges were approved less than a year after the June 2020 crash. Police in Laval, Quebec identified 33 year old Moussa Daoui and worked with police in this province to return him to BC to face charges. RCMP say Daoui pleaded guilty on May 30th to criminal negligence causing bodily harm and he has been sentenced to the two year term.
metro-vancouver-police-reporting-a-resurgence-of-a-phone-scam-that-targets-local-seniors
BCJun 07, 2022

Metro Vancouver police reporting a resurgence of a phone scam that targets local seniors

Metro Vancouver police are reporting a resurgence of a phone scam that has snared several local seniors. Linda Annis, executive director of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers, says police are investigating 20 known cases recently and want to stop seniors from becoming victims. Typically, someone calls a senior and claims a grandchild or family member is being held in custody and a large amount of cash is needed to get the person released. Annis says they're urging anyone who has information about the scam to call Crime Stoppers anonymously.
delhi-records-450-fresh-covid-cases-1-death
IndiaJun 07, 2022

Delhi records 450 fresh COVID cases, 1 death

The national capital on Tuesday reported a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases as the city logged 450 cases, the Delhi Health Department informed. The city also saw one death due to Coronavirus. Delhi on Monday logged 247 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 3.47 per cent while no new death was reported due to the viral disease, according to data shared by the city health department. On Sunday, Delhi reported 343 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 1.91 per cent while no new death had occurred due to the viral disease. With the fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, the total cases in the ci

Just In

AlbertaAug 20, 2025

Costs of Manitoba’s extreme wildfire season start to take shape, evacuations ongoing

The Manitoba government has signed a 30-million-dollar contract with the Canadian Red Cross for evacuee support and other services related to this year's wildfires. The recently disclosed contract is the first glimpse into the cost of this year's wildfire season, which provincial officials say is the most severe in at least 30 years. Finance Minister Adrien Sala (SAH'-lah) says it's still too early to estimate a final cost, and the government is committed to supporting people who need help. The Red Cross contract alone is worth more than half of the 50-million dollars the N-D-P gover
canada-post-heads-back-into-bargaining-with-union-after-delay
CanadaAug 20, 2025

Canada Post heads back into bargaining with union after delay

Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today. Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers claimed labour unrest at Air Canada was pulling attention from the postal service's dispute, which has stretched on for more than a year and a half. A few weeks ago, unionized postal workers rejected the Crown corporation's latest offer that would have included wage hikes of around 13 per cent over four years and added part-timers to the workforce. Canada Pos
alberta-to-pay-for-covid-shots-for-health-workers-in-policy-reversal
AlbertaAug 20, 2025

Alberta to pay for COVID shots for health workers in policy reversal

Alberta's government says it will cover the costof COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers in a partial policy reversal. It comes two months after the government said most Albertans, including health workers, would have to pay for COVID-19 shots this fall. Public health experts and health-care unions called it irresponsible to force front-line workers to pay for protection in the workplace. Premier Danielle Smith has said the aim of the new policy is to prevent wastage, after some $135 million was spent on unused doses. The government hasn't finalized how much other Alb
israel-to-mobilize-tens-of-thousands-of-reservists-for-expanded-gaza-operation
WorldAug 20, 2025

Israel to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists for expanded Gaza operation

The Israeli military has announced plans to call up tens of thousands of reservists for an expanded operation in Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the plan, which involves deploying 60,000 reservists and extending service for 20,000 more. This move comes amid international concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many residents are displaced and facing famine. The operation aims to target Hamas' underground tunnel network, according to Israeli official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, negotiations for a ceasefire continue, with Hamas agreeing
bus-crash-in-afghanistan-kills-more-than-70-afghans-returning-from-iran
WorldAug 20, 2025

Bus crash in Afghanistan kills more than 70 Afghans returning from Iran

A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said. Two people were also injured in the crash, Ministry of Interior spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani told The Associated Press. Tolo News, citing the official, said the accident happened Tuesday around 8:30 p.m. local time in Herat province. The bus collided with a truck and a motorbike, causing a massive fire that killed many on the spot, the outlet reported. Traffic accidents are common in Afghanistan, mainly due to poor road conditions and driver carelessness. Nearly 1.8