BCJul 16, 2026
At least seven structures destroyed as Fraser Canyon wildfire intensifies
At least seven structures have been destroyed as a fast-moving wildfire burns through British Columbia's Fraser Canyon region, according to local officials.
The Fraser Valley Regional District said the damage was caused by the Brunswick Wildfire Complex, which includes the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek wildfires. Most of the destruction occurred near the Blue Lake Resort outside Boston Bar.
Regional district spokesperson Samantha Piper said the destroyed structures include four residential buildings and seasonal cabins used to accommodate visitors, along with three commercial support struc
BCJul 16, 2026
Nine parked vehicles damaged in Surrey's Newton neighbourhood, police seek suspects
Surrey Police Service is investigating a series of vehicle vandalism incidents after nine parked vehicles were found with smashed windows in the city's Newton neighbourhood early Wednesday morning.
According to police, officers responded at about 5 a.m. to reports of vehicle windows being smashed near 75 Avenue and 147A Street. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had fled the area.
Investigators found that the front, rear and side windows of nine separate parked vehicles had been damaged. Police have reviewed CCTV footage from the area, which shows two suspects believed to be involved i
CanadaJul 16, 2026
Federal government to acquire 190 armoured vehicles in $2B deal to strengthen Canadian Army
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $2 billion investment to purchase 190 new armoured vehicles for the Canadian Army as part of a four-year procurement plan aimed at strengthening the military's operational capabilities and supporting Canada's domestic defence industry.
Carney confirmed the agreement during a visit Thursday to the General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada facility in London, Ont. According to the federal government, the new vehicles will increase the Army's armoured fleet to 550.
The Prime Minister said all 190 vehicles will be manufactured at the company's Ontario facili
BCJul 16, 2026
BC Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu criticizes forestry minister over mill closures, job losses
Political debate over British Columbia's struggling forestry sector intensified Thursday after BC Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu criticized Forests Minister Ravi Parmar, alleging the provincial government has failed to respond effectively to ongoing mill closures and forestry job losses.
In a statement, Bhangu pointed to Canfor's Northwood pulp mill closure in Prince George, saying each mill shutdown results in the loss of hundreds of jobs and has broader economic consequences for local businesses and resource-dependent communities. He said residents in forestry communities across the province
IndiaJul 16, 2026
SIT summons Sukhbir Singh Badal for questioning in Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing probe
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura police firing cases has issued a notice to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing him to appear for questioning on Monday.
According to the SIT, the fresh summons follows the statement of BJP leader Vijay Sampla, who told investigators he did not sign a memorandum submitted to the Punjab Governor with Sukhbir Singh Badal in connection with the sacrilege incidents. Investigators are seeking clarification on the circumstances surrounding the document and the facts related to its submission.
Las
BCJul 16, 2026
One person killed, five injured in four-vehicle crash in Delta
A man has died and five other people were injured following a four-vehicle collision in Delta on Wednesday afternoon, according to Delta Police.
Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley said the crash occurred at about 3 p.m. in the 9800 block of Ladner Trunk Road. Multiple people were travelling in the four vehicles involved.
First responders attempted life-saving measures on an adult man at the scene, but he was pronounced dead. Police have not released his identity or any additional details.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the Delta Police Collision Investigation Team. Police have
AlbertaJul 16, 2026
Apartment fire in northeast Edmonton claims second life as police confirm death of missing senior
Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that 82-year-old Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal, who had been reported missing following a fatal apartment fire in northeast Edmonton, has died. According to police, her body was recovered inside the building during a search conducted the day after the fire.
Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal was the wife of 85-year-old Major Singh Bhandal, who died after jumping from a third-floor balcony while attempting to escape the fire. Family members said the couple had lived in Canada for more than 30 years and were active members of the local Sikh community.
According to investig
CanadaJul 16, 2026
Poilievre criticizes Liberals over Canada Post executive bonuses amid record losses
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized the Liberal government after reports that Canada Post paid millions of dollars in bonuses to management despite recording significant financial losses.
Poilievre alleged that the government is allowing well-connected officials to benefit from taxpayer money while many Canadians continue to face rising living costs. He said families are struggling to afford groceries because of inflation, while senior Canada Post executives received substantial bonus payments.
According to publicly reported Canada Post financial information, the Crown corporat
BCJul 15, 2026
Elderly woman distracted and robbed of gold necklace in Vancouver, police seek suspects
A 76-year-old woman was allegedly robbed of her gold necklace after being distracted by an unknown woman in Vancouver's East 11th Avenue and Victoria Drive area on Tuesday, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
Police said the incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. while the senior was waiting for family members. An unidentified woman approached her and claimed she looked like her mother, whose birthday she said it was. The suspect then hugged the victim and, during the interaction, allegedly removed the woman's gold necklace and replaced it with a fake one.
The victim reportedly discov