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BCAug 17, 2023

IHIT identify suspect vehicle in Nijjar homicide

In the case of the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijhar, the police have also included a third suspect and seeking help from the general public to trace him.Timothy Pierotti, a spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, told reporters on Wednesday that on the day of murder, a suspect was seen waiting in a car near 121st Street and 68th Avenue, and was ready to drive away.Police believe that this suspect helped two other suspects flee the scene.According to police, the vehicle driven by the suspect is a silver colored 2008 Toyota Camry.The team has released an image of the suspect vehi
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BCAug 14, 2023

Heat wave predicted for entire B.C. this week

Much of British Columbia is expected to experience extreme heat throughout the week.Environment Canada predicted that Kamloops will reach a high of 38 degrees by Wednesday and Port Alberni is expected to hover around 30 degrees this week.Emergency Management Minister, Bowinn Ma has urged BC residents to take precautions to avoid the heat, drink more water and fluids and limit outdoor activities.People have also been asked to move to cooling centers if possible.In the heat warning issued on Saturday, the Department of Meteorology predicted that the temperature would reach 33 degrees in Vancouve
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BCAug 14, 2023

City Manager Vincent Lalonde retires from City of Surrey

After 26 years of dedicated service, including the past 9 years as City Manager, Vincent Lalonde has decided to retire from the City of Surrey."On behalf of Surrey City Council, I want to thank Vince for his remarkable dedication to the City of Surrey," said Mayor Brenda Locke.Vincent Lalonde has held various positions at the City of Surrey over the last 26 years including GM of the Engineering Department. He has also served as the Chair of Metro Vancouver Regional Administrators Advisory Committee and as the BC Board Representative of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators.Counc
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BCAug 14, 2023

Helicopter crash near Enderby sent four people to hospital

Four people have been hospitalized after a helicopter crashed near B.C.'s Enderby.B.C. Emergency Health Services said that they received a call around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday about a helicopter that crashed in the Shuswap River near Mebel Lake Resort.After the incident, seven ambulances reached the spot and the paramedics admitted four people to the hospital after giving first aid.The condition of all of them is said to be stable.People living near the scene said that when they suddenly saw the plane descend from the sky and plunge straight into the river, they ran and pulled two people out of t
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BCAug 11, 2023

B.C. Hydro so far approved 2000 applications for free air conditioners

B.C. Hydro is now accepting applications for government-funded air conditioners for low-income residents.B.C. government had promised to distribute 8,000 air conditioning units in the next three years.Online applications started for people who live in apartments or condos.B.C. Hydro spokesperson said they had approved 2,000 of the 3,000 applications they received from low-income households as of last week.It is worth mentioning that B.C. government has decided to provide free air conditioners to thousands of low-income people amid the rising heat.In this regard, $10 million will be spent by th
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BCAug 09, 2023

All evacuation orders lifted around Osoyoos wildfire

B.C. Wildfire officials say the wildfires that have spread from Washington to B.C. do not appear to be in danger of spreading further.Therefore, all evacuation orders issued due to the wildfires in Osoyoos have now been lifted.It is worth mentioning that due to this fire, an area of 71 square kilometers has been burnt.At the height of the fire, about 700 properties were evacuated and about 2,000 were placed on evacuation alert.
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BCAug 09, 2023

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Details of new contracts between workers and their employers at 30 of B.C.'s ports have now been made public.The details of this contract have been released by Canada Industrial Relations Board.The 4-year agreement includes a 5% salary hike for the next two years and a 4% salary hike for the following two years.There was a disagreement between the two parties regarding awarding the contract to a third party for the maintenance work.Now it has also been agreed on this issue that the workers working at the ports will be given training to do maintenance.
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BCAug 04, 2023

YVR launches new tool to help passengers catch flight on time

Vancouver International Airport has released a new tool to help travelers get to their gate on time during the busy long weekend.By scanning a new QR code called YVR TimeLine, passengers will know if there is any risk of missing their flight.If the security staff of the airport feel that the passenger may miss the flight, they will be fast-tracked through security.It is estimated that more than 318,000 passengers will pass through the airport from today to Monday.
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BCAug 03, 2023

Surrey Board of Trade to attend G20/B20 Summit in India from Aug 24-27

The President and CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade will travel to New Delhi for the G20/B20 summit as part of a summit organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce from August 24-27, 2023.Surrey Board of Trade President Anita Huberman says the Surrey Board of Trade was the first board of trade/chamber of commerce to advocate for the Canada-India Free Trade Agreement.India has officially taken over the G20 chairmanship from Indonesia on December 1, 2022.Areas like supply chain resilience, energy, climate change, tech, digital transformation will be discussed in the G20/B20 summit.

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BCMar 27, 2026

Charges approved after alleged sexual assault in downtown Vancouver

A 47-year-old man has been charged following an alleged sexual assault in downtown Vancouver, according to a Vancouver Police Department release. Police said officers were called at approximately 7:20 p.m. on March 25 to Granville Street between Dunsmuir and Pender streets after a woman reported she had been groped by a stranger. Witnesses also told police the same suspect had allegedly assaulted other people in the area prior to officers arriving. The suspect was located at the scene and arrested without incident, police said. Derek Jason Sangris, 47, has been charged with one count of sexual
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WorldMar 27, 2026

Bolsonaro moved to house arrest after hospital discharge in Brazil

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been released from hospital in Brasília and will continue serving a 27-year sentence under house arrest, following a ruling by the country’s top court. According to a decision by the Supreme Federal Court earlier this week, Bolsonaro was granted permission to serve his sentence at home due to declining health. The court said the arrangement is subject to review within 90 days. Bolsonaro was discharged Friday morning from DF Star hospital in the capital. He then travelled to his residence in the Jardim Botânico neighbourhood, where he lives wit
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IndiaMar 27, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court orders fresh cross-examination in Majithia defamation case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a fresh cross-examination in a defamation case filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia against Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, reviving proceedings in a matter dating back to 2016. According to court proceedings, the High Court allowed a petition filed by Sanjay Singh and directed that the case be revisited for cross-examination. The defamation complaint was originally filed by Majithia in a Ludhiana court in January 2016. The case relates to allegations made during a political rally in Moga, where Singh is accused of referring t
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BCMar 27, 2026

Abbotsford police issue public safety notice ahead of offender’s release

The Abbotsford Police Department says a 46-year-old man with a history of violent sexual offences is scheduled to be released into the community later this month under strict conditions. According to an Abbotsford Police Department news release, Stephen Bradley Ewing is set to be released from William Head Institution on March 30 and is expected to reside in the Abbotsford area. Police say Ewing has prior convictions from 2021 and 2023, including sexual assault, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and overcoming resistance by choking. The release also states that at least one offence involved
AlbertaMar 27, 2026

Alberta man sentenced to 17 years in U.S. prison in Florida child exploitation sting

A Red Deer, Alta., man has been sentenced to 17 years in a United States federal prison after pleading guilty in a child exploitation sting tied to a planned trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. According to U.S. court documents, James Hjelmeland, 31, pleaded guilty in November to attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material. The case stems from an undercover operation involving a Florida law enforcement officer. Court records state Hjelmeland began communicating online with a detective who was posing as the parent of a 12-year-old girl. The officer, acting in