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BCSep 17, 2022

One youth recovering from stabbing in Newton: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is investigating an altercation between a group of youths where a youth was stabbed and is requesting anyone with information to contact police. On September 15, 2022 at 6:54 p.m., Surrey RCMP received the report of a stabbing at a park located in the 6400-block of 123 Street. Police attended the area and located a youth suffering from a stab wound. The 13-year old was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and is expected to be released from hospital today. Frontline officers flooded the area and the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service assisted in a g
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BCSep 16, 2022

Search warrant at convenience store leads to seizure of fentanyl and large amount of cash

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of ongoing enforcement action targeting drug trafficking in the City Centre area.On August 30, 2022, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a convenience store located in the 10200-block of City Parkway. The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation focused on criminal activity in the area due to numerous complaints of drug trafficking and violent incidents linked to the illicit drug trade in the area surrounding the store. Investigation lead the police to believe that the business was being used to facilitate drug trafficking in the ar
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BCSep 16, 2022

Commercial vehicle enforcement op in Richmond results in 62 violations being issued

RCMP say a recent check of 33 commercial vehicles in Richmond ended with all but four being taken off the road for immediate repairs. The one-day operation took place Monday. In all, Mounties say 62 tickets were issued for Motor Vehicle Act infractions and other violations of Motor Vehicle Act Regulations and the Commercial Transport Act. The spot inspections were carried out by Richmond and Surrey R-C-M-P, Delta Police, Richmond bylaw officers and members of Surrey's commercial vehicle inspection unit.
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BCSep 15, 2022

Surrey Council appoints 6 By-law Officers

Surrey City Council approved the appointment of 6 new By-law Officers during a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15. "I am happy to see 6 By-law Officers appointed in Surrey, including four designated as Community Patrol Officers," said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. "It is crucial that we have officers of all kinds patrolling our streets to help keep Surrey a safe, vibrant City as we continue to grow. By-law Officers play an important role in supporting the community’s well-being and livability."Of the 6 individuals appointed on Sept. 15, 4 are designated as Community Patrol Officers
BCSep 15, 2022

One man found with injuries in Cloverdale: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is investigating after a man was located with injuries outside a residence in the Cloverdale area. On September 15, 2022 at approximately 5:30 am police received a 911 call indicating a man was injured in the 5800 block of Angus Place. Upon attendance a 35-year-old male was located suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The victim was provided life saving measures, and was transported to hospital with serious injuries, not considered to be life-threatening. Investigators are canvassing the area and working alongside the Integrated Forensic Identification Team to p
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BCSep 15, 2022

Sharp-eyed store employees’ call to police results in return of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in Richmond

On August 31, 2022, Richmond RCMP responded to the 7800 block of Templeton Station Rd for an alleged theft-in-progress at a store within a mall. The complainant, an employee from the store, advised employees were, from a safe distance, following a woman who had allegedly stolen multiple items. Richmond RCMP frontline officers stationed at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) quickly responded and arrested two women. The two allegedly were in possession of three reusable shopping bags. A search incidental to arrest resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars-worth of clothing from mul
BCSep 14, 2022

Fatal shooting in Burnaby

A man has been killed in a deadly shooting on a usually busy Burnaby street. RCMP say it happened last night at around 11 p.m. and the unnamed victim died at the scene. Just a few minutes later officers were called to a burning vehicle on a quiet Burnaby street about seven kilometres from the homicide. The shooting and vehicle arson carry the hallmarks of previous targeted hits but police have not said if last night's attack might have been planned, and they are asking witnesses or drivers with dashcam video to contact them.
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BCSep 14, 2022

RCMP update probe of vandalism against B.C. gondola

RCMP have released more details about a suspect linked to the deliberate cutting of the huge cable supporting the Sea-to-Sky gondola in Squamish. The attacks, in 2019 and 2020, sent all the cars on the nearly five-kilometre long cable crashing to the ground. Sergeant Chris Manseau says police haven't identified the suspect but have shared a photo and want to charge the person with mischief endangering life, because the falling cable in 2020 narrowly missed a security guard who was underneath the gondola line when the cable was cut. Sea-to-Sky Gondolas has also doubled its reward to 500,000 do
BCSep 14, 2022

Richmond RCMP seeking public assistance to identify a robbery suspect

Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in an attempted robbery. At approximately 2:27 pm on June 1, 2022 Richmond RCMP responded to a business in the 5900 block of No 3 Rd for an attempted robbery.The victim advised she was seated inside of the business when an unknown man allegedly attempted to pull the woman’s purse off her arm. The victim attempted to hold on to her purse and was subsequently dragged across a table and struck a chair. The suspect then exited the business on foot, heading westbound.The victim suffered a serious injury as

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AlbertaFeb 11, 2026

AFN national chief says Alberta separation cannot proceed without First Nations consent

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says any attempt by Alberta to separate from Canada would require the consent of First Nations and cannot proceed without respecting treaty rights. Speaking Tuesday at an AFN conference in Calgary, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak described the province’s separatist movement as illegitimate and unconstitutional. She said Canada is founded on treaties between the Crown and First Nations, and those agreements would remain in force regardless of provincial political movements. “Canada is treaty territory,” Woodhouse Nepinak told delegates. “First
AlbertaFeb 11, 2026

Calgary man charged after drone used to smuggle drugs into Manitoba prison

A Calgary man is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities allege a drone was used to deliver illicit substances to a federal prison in Manitoba. The RCMP say officers were alerted early Sunday morning after a drone dropped a package onto the grounds of Stony Mountain Institution, located north of Winnipeg. Correctional Service Canada confirmed the package contained methamphetamine and other controlled substances. Police said officers who were already in the area observed a vehicle parked near the institution around the same time. The vehicle was stopped, and investigators reported fin
AlbertaFeb 11, 2026

Alberta man charged in 1992 sexual assault case following DNA breakthrough

An Alberta man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that took place more than 30 years ago in the eastern Alberta community of Two Hills. RCMP say the alleged assault occurred in June 1992, when a woman was attacked in her home at knifepoint while her children were present. At the time, investigators were unable to identify a suspect, though DNA evidence was collected from the scene. Police say the investigation was reopened after a familial DNA match was identified in 2023. That development led officers to identify a potential suspect and obtain a warrant to compare his DNA wi
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CanadaFeb 11, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney postpones Europe trip following fatal incident in Tumbler Ridge

Prime Minister Mark Carney has postponed his scheduled trip to Europe in the wake of a tragic incident in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The decision also means a planned announcement on Canada’s defence industrial strategy in Halifax on Wednesday will not proceed as scheduled. In a statement released Tuesday, Carney said the federal government stands with the people of British Columbia during what he described as a difficult time. He confirmed he has spoken with B.C. Premier David Eby and federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree to receive updates on the situation. The prime min
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BCFeb 11, 2026

Police confirm multiple deaths after shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School

Tumbler Ridge RCMP say multiple people are dead and others injured after a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday afternoon. Police were called at about 1:20 p.m. after a report of an active shooter and issued a Police Initiated Public Alert. The alert was cancelled at 5:45 p.m. after officers determined there were no outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to the public. RCMP say an individual believed to be the shooter was found dead inside the school with what appears to be a self inflicted injury. Six other people were found dead in the school. Two victims were airlifted