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BCMay 07, 2025

Surrey stabbing leaves one man in critical condition

A stabbing in Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood has sent one man to hospital in critical condition. Surrey police say the man came to a police station around 4 p-m on Tuesday with serious stab wounds to his torso. Officers provided emergency first aid and the man was taken to hospital by ambulance. Police say that while searching for evidence and witnesses, officers located a person of interest and took them into custody, but it's unknown if there are any other suspects.
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BCMay 06, 2025

New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year

The B.C. government is rolling out new water meters for homes and businesses soon, which will save 1.5 billion litres of water annually in the province’s rural communities. The government says the move will help small communities cope with drought conditions. The province’s Rural Communities Minister Brittany Anderson said 15,000 new automated water meters will be installed in 19 small communities, including rural and First Nations areas, to help prevent leakage of drinking water and conserve water. The government will also cover the cost of installing all of these meters. Anderson said
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BCMay 06, 2025

Ravi Kahlon comments on possibility of immediate agreement during Carney's White House visit

The BC government has expressed the possibility of no immediate agreement to end the trade war during Carney’s visit to the White House. The province’s Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said that we are not expecting any agreement and we are also assuming that any agreement made by President Trump can be changed with a tweet the next day. Kahlon said that the reality is that no matter what the negotiations are, our old relationship with the United States has changed. He said that he does not expect the prime minister to come back and say that everything is fine. Kahlon said that we have to be p
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BCMay 05, 2025

Vancouver-area taxi driver caught impaired, handed a 90-day driving prohibition

A Vancouver-area driver is facing a 90-day driving ban and his cab has been impounded for 30 days for driving under the influence of alcohol. The BC Highway Patrol says the operation was launched on April 29 after an officer spotted a taxi driver leaving a Richmond liquor store without a passenger at around 8 a.m. Corporal Michael McLaughlin said in a statement Monday that when the officer stopped the yellow Toyota Prius on Alexandra Road and administered an alcohol-screening breath test to the driver, he failed the test twice. Police identified the driver as a 33-year-old from Delta. McLaugh
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BCMay 05, 2025

$170,000 worth of drugs seized from B.C. prison

About $170,000 worth of contraband has been seized at a B.C. medium-security prison. According to Correctional Services Canada, prison officials seized methamphetamine, THC shatter, tobacco products and charging cables at the Mission Institution prison on April 24. The seizure came on the same day that a 10-day lockdown at Abbotsford’s Matski Prison ended, resulting in the seizure of drug paraphernalia, pills, tattoo equipment and homemade weapons at Matski Prison. Earlier in April, several items including marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, MDMA and drug pills were also seized fr
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BCMay 05, 2025

Five properties ordered evacuated due to B.C. wildfire, five more on alert

Five properties have been evacuated and five more are under evacuation alert near Hixon, B.C., due to a fire 53 km south of Prince George. The Regional District of Fraser Fort-George issued the order and alerts for the Hixon Wildfire north of Naver Creek Friday at 9:45 p.m. The BC Wildfire Services website lists the fire as out of control and says it has burned 70 hectares so far. The service says a crew was on site through the night to protect infrastructure and patrol for spot fires. It says structure protection has been established in areas of potential concern. It notes the fire is not cur
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BCMay 02, 2025

TransLink providing extra service to help participants get to and from the BMO Vancouver Marathon

TransLink is encouraging people who are taking part in the B-M-O Vancouver Marathon on Sunday to use public transit. It issued a statement saying the event brings runners from around the world for a full marathon, half marathon, eight kilometre race and kids run. The transit operator says the starting line is in Queen Elizabeth Park and the route goes through several neighbourhoods before entering Stanley Park. It says bus detours will be in place, the seabus will start two hours earlier than usual and extra SkyTrains will be operating to help runners get to the start line. Mounties in Grand
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BCMay 02, 2025

Day of mourning in B.C. as Vancouver festival attack suspect to face court

It's a day of remembrance and mourning in British Columbia today for victims of the deadly attack at a Filipino festival, as the suspect in the killings faces court. A community spokesman says the official day of mourning for the 11 people who died after an SUV sped through a crowded street will be part of the healing process but "certainly not the end of it." RJ Aquino with Filipino BC, the group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day event last Saturday, says the government's designation of the day of mourning shows the significance of the tragedy in the history of the province and the city. One o
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BCMay 02, 2025

Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service are battling a blaze that the city says has prompted evacuations. A bulletin on the city's website says the fire is located in the Fish Creek Community Forest on the northern outskirts of the city. The city has directed evacuees from Rose Prairie Road and the Jones subdivision area to proceed to the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The BC Wildfire Service website indicates the out-of-control blaze was discovered Thursday and spans 56 hectares. The suspected cause of the fire is human activity. Kelly Greene, B.C.'

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BCAug 06, 2026

Fort St. John RCMP investigate second targeted drive-by shooting in recent weeks

RCMP are investigating a targeted drive-by shooting in Fort St. John that damaged several properties but did not result in any reported injuries. The incident marks the second targeted shooting in the city within the past few weeks. According to Fort St. John RCMP, officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 1:37 a.m. Thursday in the 9800 block of 108 Avenue, near the city's downtown area. Investigators found bullet damage to a travel trailer, two nearby homes and a vehicle. Police said no injuries were reported. As of publication, investigators have not released a description of any sus
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CanadaAug 06, 2026

Federal government restores full health coverage for refugees and asylum claimants

The federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney has reversed recent cuts to health coverage for refugees and asylum claimants, restoring full benefits under the Interim Federal Health Program. New rules introduced on May 1, 2026 required eligible refugees to pay a $4 co-payment for prescription medications. The changes also required them to cover 30 per cent of the cost of supplemental services, including dental care, vision care, physiotherapy and mental health services. The policy drew criticism from frontline physicians, human rights organizations and community advocates, who argued
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CanadaAug 06, 2026

RCMP warn Western Canada trucking businesses about credit card fraud scheme

The Saskatchewan RCMP is warning trucking and transportation-related businesses across Western Canada about a credit card fraud scheme targeting commercial suppliers. According to an RCMP news release, suspects are contacting businesses by phone and using fraudulent credit cards to purchase truck tires, engine oil, trailer parts and other high-value items. Police say the fraud typically begins with a phone order and payment by credit card. The initial transaction may appear as approved or pending, prompting businesses to ship the goods by courier. After the shipment is delivered, the credit ca
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BCAug 06, 2026

Rustad criticizes B.C. premier's public response as wildfire evacuations continue

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has criticized Premier David Eby over his public response as thousands of people across British Columbia remain under evacuation orders because of ongoing wildfires. Rustad said it was unacceptable that the premier had not addressed the public while many residents remain displaced and families are uncertain whether their homes have survived. He described the situation as a failure of leadership, saying people affected by the fires expect clear answers and support from the province's top elected official. According to statements released by the B.C. Conserva
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IndiaAug 06, 2026

Modi, Netanyahu discuss West Asia developments in phone call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by telephone on Thursday to discuss recent developments in West Asia and the current regional situation. According to information released by Indian authorities, the two leaders also reviewed ongoing cooperation under the India–Israel Strategic Partnership. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The conversation comes as both countries continue regular high-level engagement on regional and bilateral issues. Prime Minister Modi last spoke with Netan