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BCJul 08, 2026

RCMP marine unit rescues 11 people after canoe overturns in Burrard Inlet

Eleven people, including several youths, were rescued from the waters of Burrard Inlet after a large canoe overturned near Ambleside Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to the BC RCMP. Police said officers with the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group (TMOG), who were conducting patrols in Burrard Inlet, received a distress call over Marine VHF Channel at about 3:30 p.m. on July 5 reporting an overturned canoe off Ambleside Beach. Four TMOG vessels were dispatched to the scene. According to the RCMP, officers arriving at the location found all 11 occupants clinging to the overturned canoe.
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BCJul 08, 2026

U.S. tourist dies after cyclist collision at downtown Vancouver crosswalk

A 72-year-old man from the United States has died after being struck by a cyclist while crossing a downtown Vancouver street, according to the Vancouver Police Department. Police said the collision happened on June 29 at the intersection of West Cordova and Richards streets. Investigators said the man and his wife were crossing in a marked crosswalk and had the right of way when they were hit by a cyclist. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition and underwent emergency surgery following the crash. Police confirmed he died in hospital on Sunday. His wife suffered minor injuries and
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BCJul 08, 2026

Three youths arrested after entering Abbotsford construction site, police seize BB guns and counterfeit cash

Three youths were arrested after allegedly entering a construction site in Abbotsford overnight, where police say they were found hiding on a large crane following an alarm activation. According to the Abbotsford Police Department, patrol officers responded to the site after an alarm was triggered and located three suspects, ages 14 and 15, who had allegedly entered the property without authorization. During a search, officers seized three BB guns and more than $11,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency. Police said the investigation remains ongoing. The allegations have not been tested in court
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BCJul 07, 2026

B.C. government says it will pursue legal action against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The British Columbia government says it is preparing to launch legal proceedings against OpenAI in connection with the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, alleging the company failed to alert police after identifying warning signs on its ChatGPT platform. Attorney General Niki Sharma made the announcement during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday. According to Sharma, the province has retained legal counsel in both British Columbia and California, where OpenAI is headquartered, to pursue the case on behalf of the government. Sharma alleged that OpenAI identified violent activity linked to t
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BCJul 06, 2026

Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar prompts evacuation alert

An out-of-control wildfire burning near the community of Boston Bar in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon has grown to more than 12 square kilometres, or approximately 1,230 hectares, as of Sunday evening, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Authorities have issued an Evacuation Alert for the main part of Boston Bar, meaning residents should be prepared to leave their homes on short notice if conditions worsen. The BC Wildfire Service said the fire was first discovered on July 2. Officials believe it was likely caused by human activity, although the cause has not been confirmed and remains und
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BCJul 03, 2026

B.C. nurses begin targeted job action, refuse non-nursing duties and non-essential overtime

Nurses across British Columbia began targeted job action on Thursday by refusing to perform non-nursing duties and non-essential overtime as contract negotiations with the provincial government continue. According to the BC Nurses' Union, the action is intended to bring the province back to the bargaining table with what the union describes as a meaningful offer that addresses nurses' long-standing concerns. The union said members are continuing to provide patient care while focusing on the clinical responsibilities for which they are trained. The union said nurses have stopped performing duti
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BCJul 03, 2026

Langley RCMP investigating suspected assault that left 75-year-old man critically injured

A 75-year-old Langley man remains in critical condition after he was found seriously injured Tuesday night, and investigators now believe his injuries may have resulted from an assault. According to the Langley RCMP, officers were called at about 9:48 p.m. on July 1 to the area of Park Avenue and Douglas Crescent following reports of a man in distress. Frontline officers, along with paramedics from the British Columbia Ambulance Service and firefighters with Langley Fire Rescue Service, located the injured man and he was taken to hospital. Police said investigators have reviewed surveillance v
BCJul 03, 2026

North Vancouver volleyball coach charged with 10 offences following RCMP sexual assault investigation

A North Vancouver volleyball coach has been charged with 10 criminal offences following an RCMP investigation into multiple reports of alleged sexual assaults involving youth athletes. According to the North Vancouver RCMP, police received multiple complaints on Dec. 22, 2024, alleging that youths had been sexually assaulted by a coach associated with a local volleyball team. Investigators interviewed multiple witnesses and complainants before submitting a report to the BC Prosecution Service for charge assessment. The BC Prosecution Service approved charges on July 2, 2026. Iraj Mozaffari, of
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BCJul 03, 2026

Burnaby RCMP investigation leads to major seizure of precursor chemicals, firearms and suspected drugs in Richmond

A Burnaby RCMP Gang Enforcement Team investigation has resulted in the seizure of thousands of kilograms of suspected drug precursor chemicals and finished products, along with firearms, cash, contraband cigarettes and vehicles following coordinated searches at five properties in Richmond. According to a Burnaby RCMP news release, the investigation began after a traffic stop on July 30, 2025, during which officers seized about four kilograms of precursor chemicals commonly used in the production of fentanyl. Police said the investigation continued over several months, identifying three additio

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CanadaJul 09, 2026

Poilievre blames Liberal immigration and crime policies for growth of Bishnoi gang network in Canada

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused the federal Liberal government of weakening Canada's immigration and criminal justice systems, alleging that those policies have allowed organized crime groups, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, to expand their presence in the country. Speaking about gang activity in Canada, Poilievre claimed that record levels of immigration combined with what he described as lenient criminal justice policies have enabled criminal organizations to strengthen their networks. His comments were made in response to ongoing concerns about transnational orga
AlbertaJul 09, 2026

Alberta RCMP issue Amber Alert for missing six-year-old boy near Grande Prairie

Alberta RCMP have issued an Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who investigators say was taken Tuesday from the hamlet of Valhalla Centre, about 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie. According to RCMP, Lanakai Morrison is believed to be travelling with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison, and her 35-year-old partner, Daniel Ludwig. Police also believe another child, four-year-old Karl Morrison, may be with them. Investigators are searching for a black 2015 Toyota Tundra bearing Alberta licence plate CTN9517. RCMP have not released additional details about the circumstances that led to
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CanadaJul 09, 2026

Anand condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping as 'unacceptable' during Saudi visit

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Iran's recent attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable" and "unjustified," as tensions continue to rise across the Persian Gulf. Speaking to reporters in Jeddah on Thursday after meeting with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Anand said Canada stands with Gulf countries facing escalating regional security threats. She said that while ceasefires are often fragile, attacks on civilian shipping cannot be justified. According to Anand, the latest violence follows renewed military exchanges between the United States
BCJul 08, 2026

RCMP marine unit rescues 11 people after canoe overturns in Burrard Inlet

Eleven people, including several youths, were rescued from the waters of Burrard Inlet after a large canoe overturned near Ambleside Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to the BC RCMP. Police said officers with the RCMP Tactical Marine Operations Group (TMOG), who were conducting patrols in Burrard Inlet, received a distress call over Marine VHF Channel at about 3:30 p.m. on July 5 reporting an overturned canoe off Ambleside Beach. Four TMOG vessels were dispatched to the scene. According to the RCMP, officers arriving at the location found all 11 occupants clinging to the overturned canoe.
AlbertaJul 08, 2026

Report says Alberta has widest gender pay gap in Canada

Women in Alberta continue to earn less than men than in any other province, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). The report found that women in Alberta earn 64 cents for every dollar earned annually by men, compared with a national average of 72 cents. Looking at weekly earnings, women in the province earn 71 cents for every dollar earned by men, while the national average is 80 cents, according to the report. Katherine Scott, a senior researcher with the CCPA, said Alberta has ranked at or near the bottom nationally for years. She said the provinc