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BCNov 21, 2022

Ex-mayor of Surrey, B.C., Doug McCallum not guilty of mischief

Former mayor of Surrey, B.C., Doug McCallum has been found not guilty of public mischief by a provincial court judge. McCallum was charged after telling police that a woman opposed to his plans to replace the Surrey RCMP with a municipal police force used her car to run over his foot in a grocery store parking lot last year.
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BCNov 21, 2022

1 dead, 1 critical in Prince Rupert, B.C., mall shooting: RCMP

Mounties in Prince Rupert, B.C., say one person is dead and another has been critically injured in a shooting in the Ocean Centre Mall. Police say they were called to the mall at about 8:30 this morning for a serious police incident. Police say they were called to the mall Monday morning for a "serious police incident."A statement from police says the situation is unfolding and they are asking residents to avoid the mall as their officers work to gather evidence.
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BCNov 19, 2022

Premier David Eby offers new relief measures for BC residents

Newly installed Premier David Eby has been fast off the mark to offer new relief measures for BC residents feeling the squeeze from higher inflation. Immediately after he was sworn in to replace John Horgan, Eby announced that BC Hydro customers will be getting a one-time, 100-dollar cost of living credit on their electricity bills this fall. He also announced a BC Affordability Credit for low and middle-income residents starting in January that will provide up to 164-dollars for adults and 41-dollars for children. Eby says the programs are aimed at helping those most affected by the rising c
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BCNov 19, 2022

RCMP say more gunfire linked to spate of shootings this week around Merritt, B.C.

Mounties in Merritt say they're dealing with more gunplay in the city today that they ``strongly believe'' to be linked to a rash of shots fired this week. The RCMP say no one was hurt in the targeted shooting at a home in the city centre this morning and no one has been arrested. This follows reports of a truck being stolen about half-an-hour before, then found burned out on the outskirts of the city two hours after the shooting took place. The Mounties say they have identified possible suspects but made no arrests in connection with a hail of bullets, around 100, fired at three homes Tuesda
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BCNov 18, 2022

Police seeking video evidence following serious collision involving pedestrian

Richmond RCMP are asking witnesses with video evidence to come forward after a woman was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Bridgeport Road and Sexsmith Road on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 1:35 p.m. on November 14th. The driver of the white GMC Savana van involved in the collision remained at the scene and was cooperative with police. The injured female pedestrian, a 57-year old Chinese national, received significant, life threatening injuries and remains in hospital at this time. Richmond RCMP frontline investigators continue to investigate. Anyone who
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BCNov 18, 2022

Coquitlam: Police warn of the risk of imitation firearms

Coquitlam RCMP is reminding the public of the risks of carrying, possessing and using imitation firearms such as BB guns, pellet guns, and airsoft. Coquitlam RCMP Front-line officers attended the area of Lakeshore Drive and Foster Avenue in Coquitlam for a report of a group of youth displaying firearms in public on November 9, 2022 shortly after 12:30 p.m. Four young males wearing balaclavas and associated to a grey 2006 Acura were observed with, what appeared to be, a pistol and an assault-style rifle.Police quickly located the group in a nearby alleyway.Once the firearms were safety inspecte
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BCNov 18, 2022

Outgoing B.C. Premier Horgan makes pitch to provinces and PM to end health gridlock

British Columbia's outgoing premier says he has offered a helping hand in resolving a gridlock over health care between provincial and territorial leaders and the federal government. John Horgan, who will pass the premiership to NDP Leader David Eby in an inauguration ceremony Friday, emphasized he's not looking for a job, but says he sent a group text message to his counterparts saying he'd be happy to help any way he can and has indicated the same to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Horgan says he knows the file, he's passionate about it and believes he has the confidence of leaders across th
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CanadaNov 17, 2022

After exchange, China calls Canada's manner 'condescending'

A Chinese spokesperson has accused Canada of acting in a ``condescending manner'' following a testy exchange between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that underscores the depths to which the bilateral relationship has fallen. The comments by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson came after Xi chastised Trudeau at the Group of 20 summit over media reports on an earlier meeting during which Trudeau expressed concern about Chinese interference in Canada's internal affairs. The apparently spontaneous exchange with a translator present was captured on video. The Foreign Mi
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BCNov 17, 2022

B.C. woman's remains found decades after her killer was convicted

The remains of a woman have been found in Prince George, B.C., 30 years after her killer was convicted of her murder. RCMP say the human remains were discovered last month in Connaught Hill Park.Police say with the help of the BC Coroners Service, it was able to identify the remains as those of Donna Charlie, who was killed in 1990.While the initial investigation resulted in a conviction, police say the file remained open with its missing persons unit.Gerald Smaaslet, who was Charlie's boyfriend at the time of her death, was convicted of second-degree murder after admitting that he buried her

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AlbertaApr 10, 2026

Calgary Stampede chuckwagon tarp auction raises record $6.1M ahead of 2026 festival

The Calgary Stampede’s annual chuckwagon tarp auction generated a record $6.1 million in sponsorship bids, according to event organizers, marking a significant increase of about $2 million from the previous year. The funds secure advertising partnerships for 27 drivers competing in the Rangeland Derby, one of the festival’s signature events. This year’s Calgary Stampede is scheduled to begin July 3. The highest bid reached $550,000, placed by Bar L5 Ranch for driver Rae Croteau Jr., organizers said following the Thursday evening auction. The annual auction allows corporate sponsors, many
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BCApr 10, 2026

B.C. school shooting victim to receive specialized treatment in Los Angeles, mother says

A 12-year-old girl injured in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge is expected to travel to Los Angeles for specialized medical treatment, according to her mother. In a public Facebook post, Cia Edmonds said her daughter, Maya Gebala, has been released from intensive care at BC Children’s Hospital and is now “seemingly stable.” Maya had been receiving treatment there after suffering multiple injuries, including a gunshot wound to the head, during a mass shooting at her school in February. According to Edmonds, the next stage of care will involve what she described as an “aggressive appro
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BCApr 10, 2026

One dead in Langley crash; RCMP deploy collision analysts

The Langley RCMP said officers responded at about 4:57 p.m. on April 9 to a crash in the 3300 block of 264th Street. First responders from the Township of Langley Fire Department and the British Columbia Ambulance Service also attended. “Despite life-saving efforts, one individual succumbed to their injuries at the scene,” Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said in a statement released by police. The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service has been deployed to assist with the investigation. Police have not released details about the cause of the crash or the identity of the individual. Ro
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WorldApr 10, 2026

Vance heads to Pakistan for Iran talks, warns Tehran against “playing” U.S.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Iran should not attempt to “play” the United States as he departs for Pakistan to lead negotiations aimed at ending a six-week war between Washington and Tehran. According to White House officials, Vance will participate in mediated talks in Islamabad as part of an effort directed by President Donald Trump to seek a resolution to the conflict, which began Feb. 28. The administration has not confirmed whether the will be conducted directly with Iranian officials or through intermediaries. The talks come amid signs that a temporary ceasefire could collapse.
AlbertaApr 10, 2026

Alberta nurses union calls for weapons screening, more officers after hospital stabbing

The president of the United Nurses of Alberta says weapons screening systems and more protective services officers are urgently needed in Alberta hospitals, citing what she describes as near-daily threats of violence against frontline staff. Heather Smith made the call following a stabbing last week in the emergency department at Edmonton’s Royal Alexandra Hospital. According to hospital officials, a 42-year-old man was treated for life-threatening injuries after the incident. In a statement after the attack, Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister Matt Jones said the province is work