BCApr 09, 2026
Homicide investigators probe death of man found injured in Surrey
A homicide investigation is underway after a man found gravely injured in Surrey on Wednesday night later died in hospital.
According to a Surrey Police Service statement, officers were called at about 9:10 p.m. to the 9700 block of 134 Street for reports of an injured man. Paramedics attended and transported the man to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police did not specify the nature of the injuries. Investigators said the case remains in its early stages, but initial information suggests the incident was isolated.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken conduct of the in
WorldApr 09, 2026
Spain to reopen Tehran embassy after reported ceasefire; European officials raise concerns over violations
Spain says it will reopen its embassy in Tehran following a reported ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to a statement from the country’s foreign minister.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the diplomatic mission would resume operations after the pause in hostilities. He also accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire and violating international law, though no independent verification of those claims was immediately available.
Reactions from European officials have emerged alongside the announcement, reflecting broader concern about the situation in the r
IndiaApr 09, 2026
Waris Punjab De spokesperson says MP Amritpal Singh may contest 2027 Punjab election
A spokesperson for Waris Punjab De says Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh is expected to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly election and could be projected as the party’s chief ministerial candidate.
According to a statement by party spokesperson Iman Singh Khara, Singh may contest from constituencies including Talwandi Sabo, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Khadoor Sahib or Amritsar. Khara said the party is considering a seat in a “panthic” region.
Khara also said the party is building its organizational structure ahead of the election and argued Punjab requires a Sikh chief minister who visibly rep
BCApr 09, 2026
B.C. premier defends proposed temporary suspension of parts of DRIPA in letter to Indigenous leaders
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a proposed move to suspend sections of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is intended to address legal uncertainty, not weaken First Nations rights.
In a letter to Indigenous leaders, Eby wrote that the government is considering a temporary pause on certain provisions of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act to clarify how land use and resource management decisions are made. According to the letter, the goal is to resolve uncertainty that has emerged in regulatory processes.
Eby has previously argued that a
WorldApr 09, 2026
Uncertainty persists over U.S.–Iran ceasefire terms ahead of possible Islamabad talks
Differences between the United States and Iran over the terms of a recently announced ceasefire continue to raise uncertainty, with officials indicating there is no clear agreement on key conditions.
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, said in London that he remains “optimistic” about a potential meeting between the two sides in Islamabad later this week. According to his remarks, efforts are underway to turn the current two-week ceasefire into a more durable arrangement.
Faisal said that despite reported violations, the ceasefire is largely holding.
IndiaApr 08, 2026
Navjot Kaur Sidhu says she will contest 2027 Punjab election with Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party
Navjot Kaur Sidhu says she plans to run in Punjab’s 2027 विधानसभा elections as a candidate of the Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party, according to remarks she made at a press conference in Chandigarh.
Speaking at the Chandigarh Press Club, Sidhu confirmed her intention to contest under the party banner. The announcement follows a social media post in which she indicated her political plans and shared material related to the New Delhi–based party, which she described as being established about nine years ago.
Sidhu, the wife of former cricketer and ex–Punjab Congress chief Navjot
AlbertaApr 08, 2026
Edmonton man charged with human trafficking offences involving five women, police say
Police in Edmonton say a 47-year-old man is facing multiple human trafficking-related charges following an investigation involving five women.
According to a release from ALERT Edmonton’s Human Trafficking unit, Jonathan Allard was arrested March 26 and is charged with 26 Criminal Code offences, including trafficking in persons, forcible confinement and assault.
Investigators say the case began in June after one of the alleged victims contacted police seeking help. She told officers she had been recruited through social media to move to Edmonton, where she was allegedly forced into the sex t
BCApr 08, 2026
Man arrested after reported assault on woman in New Westminster
A man has been arrested after multiple witnesses reported seeing a woman being struck in the street in New Westminster on Sunday afternoon.
According to a New Westminster Police Department news release, officers responded to two separate 911 calls at 1:20 p.m. reporting an assault involving a man and a woman walking along the street. Police attended the area near Nanaimo Street and 18th Street, where they located both individuals.
Officers arrested the man without incident at the scene and provided assistance to the woman. Investigators also interviewed multiple witnesses who remained in the a
AlbertaApr 08, 2026
Alberta defence lawyers call for probe into Edmonton police chief over manslaughter case comments
A group representing criminal defence lawyers in Alberta is calling for an independent investigation into Warren Driechel and the Edmonton Police Service’s top lawyer, Megan Hankowich, over public comments tied to a recent manslaughter case.
The Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association says the statements may warrant a third-party review to determine whether any criminal conduct occurred. The group is asking Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery to direct the province’s Police Review Commission to assess whether there are grounds for charges, including intimidation or obstruction of justice.
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