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AlbertaAug 07, 2025

Poilievre says of B.C. Premier Eby that 'one man can't block' pipeline proposal

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canadians, including British Columbians, want a new oil pipeline and Premier David Eby can't be allowed as one man to block the project. Poilievre says the country can't wait for complete agreement on the idea, calling it a "basic fact" that a new pipeline is needed. Eby has repeatedly said there's no point discussing or supporting a pipeline that is being pushed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and others, until there is a proponent for such a project. Poilievre, speaking in Calgary, says that's a "chicken and egg problem," because the reason there's
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AlbertaAug 07, 2025

Remains identified as missing Calgary man, police investigating death as homicide

Police have identified the remains of a Calgary man who disappeared 2 1/2 years ago and are investigating his death as a homicide. The remains were discovered in May 2024 at an undisclosed location outside Calgary. Robert Stanley Mainland was last seen in January 2023 at a 7-Eleven convenience store. He was 65 at the time of his disappearance and had lived in the same northeast Calgary neighbourhood for over 40 years. Police say they believe Mainland was the victim of foul play. They're asking members of the public to come forward with information to help with the investigation.
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BCAug 07, 2025

B.C. restaurant owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma shot at a second time in a month

Police say a restaurant in British Columbia linked to a prominent Indian comedian was shot at for the second time within a month. Surrey police say the latest attack on Kap's Cafe, linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, came early Thursday. Police have said the cafe was the site of another overnight shooting almost one month ago, in which a gunman opened fire from inside a vehicle with a handgun. Investigators say no one was injured in either shooting, but confirmed there was damage to the building and its windows in the latest attack. No suspects have been identified in either shoo
AlbertaAug 07, 2025

Small plane hits fence and flips, leaving one seriously injured in rural Alberta

One person was seriously injured after a small plane crashed on a private airstrip in central Alberta. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the two-seater was flying Tuesday from Wetaskiwin to Linden, a town about 100 kilometres northeast of Calgary. The agency says the plane was approaching the rural airstrip when its fixed landing gear hit a fence and flipped. RCMP say two 82-year-old men were on board. They say one was airlifted to hospital in serious condition and the other was taken by ground ambulance with minor injuries. The safety board did not send investiga
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CanadaAug 07, 2025

City of Surrey launches North America’s first free self-service sports equipment stations

The City of Surrey is the first in North America to offer free access to sports equipment lending stations through a partnership with Jumpstart Charities and Equip Sport. The City is launching 30 self-service lending stations for year-round community use, offering equipment such as table tennis sets, fitness gear, soccer balls and basketballs. Stations will be available at over 20 parks, including Cloverdale Athletic Park, Tamanawis Park, Bear Creek Park and South Surrey Athletic Park. “Sport is for everyone, but financial and logistical barriers can make it hard to participate,” Surrey
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CanadaAug 06, 2025

Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Seizure

A loaded handgun has been seized and an investigation is underway after a traffic stop by Surrey Police Service’s Gang Crime Unit (SPS GCU) officers late last night. At approximately 11:30 pm on August 5, 2025, SPS GCU officers were patrolling in the area of 64 Avenue and 126 Street when they conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle. During the stop, SPS GCU officers observed cannabis products in the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, a baton and a loaded handgun were found and the driver, the lone occupant, was arrested. The vehicle, cannabis, baton, and firearm were all seized. The fire
BCAug 06, 2025

Public Warning: In-person bank card scam

Richmond RCMP is once again warning the public of a reoccurring scam where fraudsters are picking up bank cards in person to defraud victims. This scam is resurfacing and continuing with more sophisticated tactics. There have been 11 reported cases in Richmond since April 2025, with an approximate loss of $53,000. In all instances, the victims were contacted by fraudsters over the phone impersonating bank employees advising their bank cards are compromised. The fraudsters convinced the victims to provide their personal information, banking information, including their PINS, and to give their p
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BCAug 06, 2025

A witness who saw the driver of a black GMC Denali may be key to solving a fatal collision

BC Highway Patrol is making progress investigating a collision that killed a man in Fanny Bay. Now, police are looking for witnesses who can fill in crucial details about the minutes and hours before the fatal collision. On July 31, 2025, just after 4:00 p.m., on Highway 19A northbound near Fanny Bay, a black 2015 GMC Sierra Denali pickup that was towing a white Minilite Recreational Vehicle (RV) collided with multiple vehicles and killed a man who was standing at the side of the road. The driver of the black GMC Sierra was arrested for impaired driving causing death.Anyone who was at scene in
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CanadaAug 06, 2025

Men charged in connection with 44 migrants found in truck in Quebec to stay detained

Three men facing smuggling-related charges after 44 foreign nationals were found in a truck in southern Quebec on Sunday will remain detained until their next court hearing. Ogulcan Mersin, Dogan Alakus and Firat Yuksek appeared in a Sherbrooke, Que. courtroom today following their arrest over the weekend. Prosecutor Annabelle Racine objected to their release on several grounds, and the next date was set for Aug. 28. The suspects were arrested Sunday after police intercepted a cube truck carrying the foreign nationals in southern Quebec near the U.S. border. The men have been charged with indu

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BCAug 25, 2025

Shots fired at Sidhu travel ltd. in Surrey

A shooting has taken place at the Sidhu Travel Ltd office in York Centre, Surrey. Information about the incident came to light today at around noon. Connect FM team reached the spot to assess the situation. At the scene, the glass of the entrance door to the Sidhu Travel office was seen shattered. Surrey Police confirmed that they had received information about an attempted break-in or mischief at the business at approximately 9.30 this morning. Police arrived at the scene and investigated, finding that shots had been fired at the door. Some markers were also seen placed very close to the bu
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CanadaAug 25, 2025

LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs. LeBlanc's office says he will travel to the United States capital on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products to match American tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, called CUSMA. Canada's counter-tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles will remain. LeBlanc has sai
BCAug 25, 2025

North Vancouver RCMP is investigating an early morning shooting at a residence in North Vancouver

On August 24, 2025, police were alerted by a homeowner in the 900 block of Tollcross Road who reported hearing a loud bang and subsequently discovering bullet holes. North Vancouver RCMP frontline officers attended the scene and located evidence indicating that shots had been fired at the residence. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired at approximately 4:00 a.m. The residence was occupied at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.“This is an unsettling incident that understandably causes concern in the community,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vanc
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BCAug 25, 2025

Tall Timber building boosts student housing at BCIT’s Burnaby campus

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus for the first time in 40 years,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This new facility will offer students more housing options steps away from their classes, reduce commute times and ease pressure on the local rental market. With better access to housing, student
BCAug 25, 2025

Langley RCMP: Catalytic converter thefts on the rise

The Langley RCMP is advising the public of a noticeable increase in catalytic converter thefts across the community in recent weeks. Catalytic converters are targeted because of the precious metals they contain and replacing a stolen one can be costly for vehicle owners. Thieves often target vehicles parked in driveways, unsecured lots, and on quiet streets, usually during the night or early morning hours, said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP. Larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans are especially vulnerable due to their higher ground clearance. What you can do to prot