BCAug 05, 2026
Late-night shooting reported at Surrey park; no injuries, police seek witnesses
A late-night shooting at a park in Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood is under investigation, although no injuries or property damage have been reported.
According to the Surrey Police Service (SPS), the incident occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. at Robertson Drive Park near 127 Street and 92 Avenue.
A witness told police that a large crowd gathered at the park quickly dispersed after gunshots were heard.
SPS confirmed that officers located evidence of a shooting at the scene. However, no suspects have been identified, and investigators have not determined a possible motive.
Police are asking a
AlbertaAug 05, 2026
Armed suspect injured in RCMP officer-involved shooting in Cold Lake, Alberta
A man was injured after an RCMP officer opened fire during a domestic violence call in Cold Lake, northern Alberta, on Tuesday morning. The suspect was taken to hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
According to RCMP, officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident involving a weapon in the 5600 block of 54 Street at approximately 9:45 a.m.
When officers arrived, they encountered an armed suspect. During the confrontation, one officer discharged their service firearm, striking the suspect.
The injured man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in st
CanadaAug 05, 2026
Toronto sees three apartment fires in one day; two killed, four injured
Three separate apartment fires were reported across Toronto on Tuesday, leaving two people dead and four others, including two children, injured.
According to officials, the first fire broke out at around 3:15 a.m. on the eighth floor of a 19-storey apartment building near Ontario Street and St. James Avenue. Toronto Fire Services' preliminary investigation suggests the blaze was caused by a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike. Four members of the same family, including children aged 12 and 14, suffered burn injuries and were rushed to hospital by Toronto Paramedic Services.
Later that morning,
IndiaAug 05, 2026
BJP Punjab expands organisational team, appoints Tajinder Singh Bittu as state vice-president
The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expanded its organisational structure ahead of the next Punjab Assembly election, appointing Tajinder Singh Bittu as a state vice-president.
According to the party's organisational announcement, Bittu's appointment is part of a broader restructuring aimed at strengthening the BJP's leadership team across the state. The party has been assigning experienced leaders to key organisational roles as it prepares for the upcoming election.
Bittu, a former Congress leader, has previously been active in Punjab politics before taking on responsibili
BCAug 05, 2026
Two men charged after violent robbery of 75-year-old man in Vancouver
Vancouver Police say two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the violent robbery of a 75-year-old man that occurred last week in the city's Downtown Eastside. Police had earlier released surveillance video as part of the investigation.
According to the Vancouver Police Department, officers on patrol near East Hastings Street and Jackson Avenue arrested the first suspect without incident on July 30 after recognizing him in the area. A second suspect was taken into custody on Aug. 2 after officers responded to a report of an unknown person inside a residence.
Police identified
CanadaAug 05, 2026
Canada, U.S. expected to resume talks on steel and aluminum export cap amid tariff dispute
Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators are expected to resume discussions on a proposal that would place a cap on Canadian steel and aluminum exports to the United States in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
The proposal is being considered as both countries seek to resolve a trade dispute before Aug. 19, when U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to impose a new 50 per cent tariff on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian steel and aluminum exports.
The two sides also discussed the proposal last October. Those talks were suspended aft
BCJul 31, 2026
New Westminster police officers help rescue 15 residents from apartment fire
New Westminster Police Department officers helped rescue 15 residents from a burning apartment building Thursday evening after spotting smoke while working nearby, according to the police department.
Police said officers were in the 800 block of 5th Avenue at about 6 p.m. when they became aware of the fire. As they approached the building, they saw several older adults leaning out of windows to avoid the smoke.
According to a New Westminster Police Department news release, officers entered the building alongside crews from New Westminster Fire and Rescue Service and assisted 15 residents to sa
BCJul 31, 2026
Coquitlam man faces six firearms charges following Surrey and Coquitlam searches
A 35-year-old Coquitlam man is facing six firearms-related charges after a joint investigation by B.C.'s anti-gang police and the Surrey RCMP Provincial Operations Support Unit.
According to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), the investigation began in June. On July 16, officers executed search warrants at two residences in the 11500 block of 141A Street in Surrey and the 4300 block of Quarry Road in Coquitlam.
Police said investigators seized several firearms during the searches, including two Beretta handguns. Officers arrested Sadiq Azimali Daya at
BCJul 31, 2026
Man dies after fleeing Surrey traffic stop, struck by vehicle on Highway 10
A man died after being struck by a vehicle while fleeing on foot following a traffic stop in Surrey late Thursday night, according to the Surrey Police Service.
Police said an officer stopped a westbound vehicle for a traffic enforcement check at about 11 p.m. in the 15600 block of 56 Avenue, along Highway 10. The driver then exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
According to the Surrey Police Service, the man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle. Surrey police officers, Surrey Fire Service crews and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics attempted life-saving me