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BCJan 21, 2023

Burnaby RCMP: Missing person to locate, Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason

Burnaby RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in locating missing 17-year-old Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason. Edwards-Helgason was reported missing to Saanich Police on December 19, 2022. It is believed she has been spotted in various locations in the Lower Mainland since she was reported missing, with the most recent possible sighting happening in Burnaby on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Edwards-Helgason is described as:•Average build•Black hair•5’6 tallBurnaby RCMP is assisting Saanich Police with the investigation.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason in
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BCJan 20, 2023

Sophisticated identification forgery lab located and dismantled in Richmond residence

Richmond RCMP Organized Crime Unit execute a search warrant on an alleged sophisticated identification forgery lab in a residence in Richmond. On December 22, 2022, Richmond RCMP Economic Crime Unit (ECU) and Drug Target Team executed a search warrant at a residence of a suspected forgery lab. Upon entering, officers discovered evidence consistent with a sophisticated forged identification lab.Items seized during the search included:High end printers and laminators including those capable of forging security features in governmental identification;Thousands of blank identification cards;Numer
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BCJan 20, 2023

ICBC: ZOOOOM and U2SLOW among some of the rejected B.C. personalized licence plates in 2022

You won't see BLU BYU, SHIRAZ, and HELL NO on a licence plate in B.C., as these are among the 3,135 personalized licence plate slogans that were rejected by ICBC in 2022.​ In total, ICBC received 9,467 slogan requests for personalized licence plates last year, with 67% approved and 33% not making the cut. Slogans are rejected if they don't meet guidelines and criteria or if they're deemed objectionable. For instance, if they're discriminatory, sexually suggestive, abusive or derogatory in any language. Every personalized licence plate application ICBC receives is thoroughly reviewed by a ded
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BCJan 19, 2023

IHIT appeal to public on two-year anniversary of Trina Hunt investigation

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continue to investigate the murder of Trina Hunt. Background: On January 18, 2021, 48-year-old Trina Hunt was reported missing to the Port Moody Police Department. An extensive search was conducted by police, Trina’s family and members of the community. On March 29, 2021, investigators located a body near Hope, south of Silver Creek. A few weeks later, IHIT confirmed the remains were that of Trina Hunt. (Photo of Trina Hunt) IHIT continue to investigate this homicide in pursuit of justice for Trina, Trina’s family and the entire community.
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BCJan 19, 2023

B.C. officer who died in avalanche posthumously promoted to detective, funeral hears

A funeral service for the British Columbia police officer who died in an avalanche last week has heard he was a selfless person with a wicked sense of humour. Constable Wade Tittemore was killed and his co-worker was badly injured when the slide came down while they were skiing in BC's backcountry. Speaking at the service today, Nelson Chief Constable Donovan Fisher says Tittemore was dedicated and that's why he has been posthumously promoted to detective. Tittemore, who was 43 years old, had been with Nelson police for four years and the Calgary Police Service for 11 years before that.
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BCJan 19, 2023

Serial refund fraudster arrested by North Vancouver RCMP

The North Vancouver RCMP have made an arrest after a report was made by a business owner claiming they were defrauded by an employee of $80,000. On January 11th 2023, a West Vancouver woman in her 30s was arrested by investigators for Fraud over $5000. Its is alleged the employee was hired by a local business in North Vancouver. During her employment from June to September 2021, it is alleged she made several large refunds to her personal credit cards.The business owner was away on a trip during the period when the refunds occurred. When the owner returned, he discovered the refunds and immedi
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BCJan 18, 2023

Charges laid in death of Amy Watts

Following an 18-month long investigation in the disappearance of 26-year-old Amy WATTS, a charge of Manslaughter has been approved against her former boyfriend, 38-year-old Kyle Gordon ORDWAY. On January 16, 2023, Nanaimo Crown Counsel, in close consultation with the Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit, approved the charge against ORDWAY. Amy WATTS was originally from Prince Edward Island and had moved to Vancouver Island several years prior. She was in a relationship with ORDWAY up until her disappearance in May of 2021.ORDWAY is currently in custody on an unrelated matter. His next court appeara
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BCJan 18, 2023

Vancouver: Ex-Uber driver convicted of sex assault

A former Uber driver has been convicted and sentenced for sexual assault following a Vancouver Police investigation that began in 2021, after a then-21-year-old woman came forward to police. Mohammed Abu Sayed, 69, was given a six-month conditional sentence that includes two months house arrest, followed by 18 months of probation. During that time, he is banned from operating any ride-share vehicle, taxi, limousine or any other mode of transportation for remuneration. He is also banned from liquor stores, bars, pubs, nightclubs, beer gardens, and any other place where minors are prohibited by
BCJan 18, 2023

Vancouver Police investigate Downtown Eastside homicide

Vancouver Police are investigating a homicide in the Downtown Eastside. Officers were called to an SRO hotel near East Hastings and Carrall Street shortly before 7 a.m. today and discovered a man who was deceased. The victim has not been identified. There is no ongoing risk to the public. Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.

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BCApr 24, 2026

Evacuation alert issued for 10 properties as Konni Lake wildfire burns out of control in B.C.

An evacuation alert has been issued for 10 properties in British Columbia’s Cariboo region as a wildfire burns out of control early in the province’s wildfire season. According to a joint notice from the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, and the Cariboo Regional District, the alert was issued late Thursday for properties near the Konni Lake wildfire, located about 200 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake. The alert advises residents to be prepared to leave on short notice. BC Wildfire Service information indicates the Konni Lake fire was measured at about
WorldApr 24, 2026

Ceasefire extension in Lebanon followed by continued strikes in southern areas

An announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to extend a ceasefire in Lebanon by three weeks has not been reflected in conditions on the ground, according to field reports from southern parts of the country. An airstrike was reported in the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, where residents were instructed by the Israeli military to move approximately one kilometre away before the strike. Witnesses reported hearing warplane activity shortly after the warning was issued. The developments come about 10 days after a ceasefire was said to have taken effect. Despite that agreement, airstr
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BCApr 24, 2026

Abbotsford police arrest repeat break and enter suspect, allege breaches of court-ordered conditions

A 35-year-old man is in custody following a second alleged residential break and enter in Abbotsford, months after being charged in a similar incident, according to a police news release. The Abbotsford Police Department said patrol officers first responded in November 2025 to a reported break and enter in progress in the 32500 block of Peardonville Road. Police allege Jaskaran Singh was identified, arrested and charged in that case. According to police, Singh was released from custody in March 2026 under several court-ordered conditions, including 24-hour house arrest, and relocated to anothe
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CanadaApr 24, 2026

Federal deficit reaches $25.5B in first 11 months of 2025–26 fiscal year

The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $25.5 billion for the April to February period of its 2025–26 fiscal year, according to the latest monthly fiscal monitor from the Department of Finance. The result compares with a deficit of $19.3 billion reported during the same 11-month period in 2024–25, indicating a year-over-year increase in the shortfall. According to the Finance Department report, total revenues reached $453.2 billion, up 0.8 per cent from $449.8 billion a year earlier. Program expenses, excluding net actuarial losses, rose to $424.9 billion, a 2.1 per cent inc
AlbertaApr 24, 2026

Flood alert issued for downtown Peace River as Heart River levels rise

The Town of Peace River has issued a flood alert for areas including its downtown, warning residents to be ready to leave on short notice due to rising water levels on the Heart River. According to a municipal notice, the alert covers the area between the Highway 2 bridge and 104 Avenue in the town’s south end. Officials say the alert is precautionary but reflects the potential for flooding if river conditions worsen. Residents in the affected zone are being advised to prepare for a possible evacuation by fuelling vehicles and gathering essential items, including identification, medications