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BCJan 26, 2022

Four people found dead at home in Richmond, B.C.

Police say four people were found dead at a home in Richmond, B.C., in what they describe as a targeted shooting.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says officers were called to the home on Tuesday evening after receiving a complaint.Police have not released the identities of the victims but say it is believed they knew each other.Investigators say the shooting is not believed to be related to an ongoing gang conflict in the Lower Mainland.Police say the shooting is thought to have happened at about 7 p.m. on Monday.Investigators are asking for witnesses or anyone who may have video fro
CanadaJan 26, 2022

Bank of Canada to keep its key interest rate at quarter of one percent

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate at a quarter of one per cent, but warning it won't stay there much longer. The bank rate has been at a rock-bottom low since March of 2020 when the pandemic put the economy into a downturn. But with a stronger-than-expected rebound, the central bank says the economy is now running at capacity, which is why it's no longer promising to keep its key policy rate steady. The Bank of Canada says rates will need to rise to bring inflation back to its target of two per cent, but warns inflation rates are likely to creep above five per cent for the f
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BCJan 26, 2022

Suspect of unprovoked attack outside a Vancouver downtown hotel on New Year's Eve arrested

Vancouver police have arrested a man suspected of an unprovoked attack against a 22-year-old woman outside a downtown hotel on New Year's Eve. Constable Tania Visintin says the incident caught on surveillance video shocked the community, and prompted a number of people to come forward with information. She says the tips helped investigators identify a man who allegedly grabbed the young woman and threw her to the ground as she walked down the street. Fifty-year-old Steven Forbes has been charged with one count of assault and remains in custody pending a court appearance.
BCJan 26, 2022

Integrated Homicide Investigations Team called after "serious incident" in Richmond

The RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigations Team (IHIT) has been called in following what police describe as a ``serious incident'' in Richmond. No details have been released on the nature of the incident, which took place within the 4500 block of Garden City Road. Officers with the Richmond RCMP detachment are currently on the scene. A police news release says there does not appear to be any need for public safety concerns at this time. A tweet from the IHIT says the scene is secure and the investigation is in the early stages. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is as
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BCJan 26, 2022

Water taxi with six on board hits rocks near Tofino, B.C.; four suffer injuries

Four people suffered undetermined injuries when a water taxi with six people on board ran aground near Tofino, B.C. Navy Lt. Pamela Hogan, a public affairs officer, says the coast guard vessel Cape Ann responded to a report of a 7.6-metre vessel aground about 14 kilometres north of Tofino. She says four of the six people on board the taxi were initially taken to hospital in Tofino for treatment, and their injuries are unknown. Hogan says the Cape Ann towed the damaged water taxi to Tofino after the occupants were transported to the community dock on board another vessel. The incident was repo
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BCJan 26, 2022

B.C. reports 1,446 new COVID-19 cases; 985 COVID-positive individuals in hospital

B.C. is reporting 1,446 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 314,522 cases in the province.Note: The numbers of total and new cases are provisional due to a delayed data refresh and will be verified once confirmed.There are 32,468 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 277,285 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 985 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 144 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:508 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 14,715309 new cases in Vancouve
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IndiaJan 26, 2022

BPCL to invest Rs 22,000 crore on development of city gas distribution networks

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Tuesday said it will invest Rs 22,000 crore on development of city gas distribution networks across 23 geographical areas across the country."After announcement of results of bidding, BPCL's committed investment in CGD network, on a standalone basis, would increase to over Rs 22,000 crore for development of 23 GAs, including Rs I0,000 crore for the 6 new Gas," BPCL said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges.BPCL has emerged as the successful bidder in 6 Geographical Areas (GA) in 19 districts, for setting up City Gas Distribution (CGD) Net
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CanadaJan 26, 2022

Public safety minister calls for removal of Hillier 'hate' tweet about Alghabra

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is calling on Twitter to remove a tweet from an Ontario politician who labelled federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a ``terrorist.'' Mendicino says the tweet from Independent MPP Randy Hillier is ``flagrantly abusive, offensive and Islamophobic'' and amounts to ``hate speech'' that should have no place on Twitter or other social media platforms. In a tweet today supporting truckers opposed to mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 in order to cross the Canada-U.S. border, Hillier refers to Alghabra as a terrorist who has condemned Canadians to starv
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BCJan 26, 2022

B.C. extends proof of vaccine card program to the end of June

British Columbia's vaccine card program is being extended until the end of June.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the government is trying to mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19 and the vaccine card is specifically designed to allow certain businesses and activities to remain open.She says the province will re-examine the proposed end date if conditions improve.While the number of COVID-19 infections is dipping, Henry says hospitalizations are at the highest point of the pandemic.B.C.'s vaccine card, which shows proof of vaccination for those 12 years and older, is used to a

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BCAug 27, 2025

Cricket club secretary raises questions on safety after alleged attack during a cricket match

Questions are being raised about the safety of players and staff at sporting venues after an incident during a cricket match in Surrey on Sunday. Surrey Warriors Cricket Club secretary Parvesh Kumar was attacked with bear spray during a match, this past Sunday, Aug. 24. Parvesh Kumar was sitting on a slope at the side of the cricket field during a match being played at North Surrey Community Park when a man attacked him from behind. He screamed in pain and irritation, prompting players and other staff to rush towards him. Some team members also tried to chase the attacker, but the suspect ma
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BCAug 27, 2025

West Shore RCMP seeking help in identifying a fraud suspect

West Shore RCMP is currently investigating a report fraud over $5000 involving a male suspect who is alleged to have used a fraudulent identification in order to obtain several smart phones from a mobile shop in Langford. Police are looking to identify this suspect who is described as: Black male in his 30’s;Dark brown eyes;Black facial hair;Wearing a white colored t-shirt and black baseball cap with white ribbing.If you know who this suspect could be please contact West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can also report anonymously via Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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BCAug 27, 2025

More than 3,000 new student seats opening in B.C.

As families prepare to send kids back to school in September, new schools and additions are opening in several growing communities, with thousands more spaces under construction throughout British Columbia. “We’ve been working hard to build and deliver new schools to meet the needs of students now and in the future,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Our historic investments in school infrastructure are already making a meaningful difference for B.C. students, and we look forward to welcoming young learners into even more brand-new classrooms this fall.” In Langford, one o
WorldAug 27, 2025

2 children killed in shooting at Catholic school

Two children have been killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, US. The children were aged 8 and 10. The city's police chief Brian O'Hara confirmed this and said that 17 other people were injured, 14 of whom are children. He said that during the prayer service, an attacker came out of the building and began firing rifle shots through the church windows at children sitting in the mess. According to Police Chief O'Hara, the shooter was armed with a shotgun, a rifle and a pistol. He said that the shooter later shot himself in the parking lot, in which he died. Poli
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IndiaAug 27, 2025

Bikram Singh Majithia's anticipatory bail plea rejected

The anticipatory bail plea of former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia has been rejected in Punjab. On July 31 this year, the Civil Lines police station had registered a case against the former minister on charges of obstructing the vigilance investigation, threatening the police, calling supporters and making them shout slogans. Majithia has said in his petition that this FIR has been registered against him by making it a political issue. It is worth mentioning that Bikram Singh Majithia is currently in jail in another case of possessing assets beyond his means registered by th