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BCDec 01, 2022

BC RCMP notifies IIO BC of an incident near Lake Cowichan

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Lake Cowichan where one man has died. On November 29, at approximately 2:30 p.m., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a business north of Duncan. Officers were able to locate the vehicle that the suspect left in, but lost sight of it as it travelled though Duncan.The Island District RCMP Emergency Response Team were engaged and at 4 p.m. they located the vehicle parked east of Lake Cowichan. No movement was seen inside, and at approximately 4:45 p.m. o
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BCDec 01, 2022

Guns seized, charges sworn against Surrey man: Delta police

On November 24th, 2022, at 0420 am, a Delta Police Officer pulled over a truck for driving without any lights at 80th Ave and Scott Road. A second officer attended to assist the first officer. From the second officer’s vantage point, she was able to see a handgun in the truck in plain view. The driver was arrested without incident for possession of a firearm. A search of the truck then located a second gun. Both guns were loaded.Of concern to the police is that one gun is a "ghost gun." A ghost gun is a firearm that is produced or partially produced through the manufacturing of some parts us
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BCDec 01, 2022

B.C.’s highest honour recognizing 13 British Columbians

Janet Austin, lieutenant governor of British Columbia, and Premier David Eby at Government House as will bestow the Province's highest honour, the Order of British Columbia, on 13 exceptional British Columbians. Event date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022Time: 5 p.m.Location:Government House1401 Rockland Ave.Victoria Note: Christine Sinclair, O.C., will be attending virtually and Dr. Nadine Caron is deferring investiture until 2023.Appointed to the order for 2022 are:Dr. Nadine Rena Caron of Prince GeorgeKúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of KamloopsNezhat Khosrowshahi of VancouverKathy Kinloch of SurreyJ
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BCNov 30, 2022

At least 179 lives lost to toxic drugs in B.C. in October

Preliminary reporting from the BC Coroners Service shows that illicit drugs have caused the deaths of at least 1,827 British Columbians in the first 10 months of 2022. "Despite the efforts of many, this public-health emergency continues to devastate families thoughout our province," said Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner. "The increased toxicity and variability of the illicit drug supply has created an environment where everyone who uses substances is at risk. This vulnerability is even greater for individuals who live outside the urban centres where the limited number of safer supply programs are
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BCNov 30, 2022

Police seek video of roll-over collision involving high-risk missing person’s vehicle

Coquitlam RCMP is seeking video footage of an Abbotsford collision involving the vehicle of missing person, Jodine Millar. Abbotsford Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision east-bound on Highway 1 at No. 3 Road in Abbotsford shortly after 8:50 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022. The vehicle involved belongs to Coquitlam RCMP’s high-risk missing person, Jodine Millar, who was reported missing from Coquitlam on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Witnesses advised that the brown 2011 Hyundai Tucson with Manitoba licence plate FXU195, had been speeding when it veered off the road an
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BCNov 29, 2022

VPD seeks witnesses to serious collision

Vancouver Police are looking for witnesses and dash-cam video, after a driver lost control of a car Friday night and struck a pole, leaving three passengers with significant injuries. The collision occurred at 9:25 p.m. Friday, as a brown 2002 Buick Century traveled along East Cordova Street, near Powell Street. The driver lost control of the car, causing it to leave the road and strike a pole. Three passengers, all in their 30s, suffered a number of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, including broken bones and broken teeth. The driver, a 35-year-old Vancouver man, was arrested at th
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BCNov 29, 2022

Man charged in 2018 Chilliwack cold case

An Alberta man has been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the 2018 homicide of 27-year old Kyle Cromarty of Chilliwack. Background: On October 4, 2018, while responding to a call of a man in medical distress in the 46600-block of Yale Road in Chilliwack, BC, officers from the RCMP’s Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) located Kyle Cromarty suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Cromarty was transported to the Chilliwack General Hospital and later died as a result of his injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and w
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BCNov 28, 2022

AbbyPD use of force incident captured on video

On the evening of November 26th, AbbyPD officers were present at the Offspring Rock Concert at the Abbotsford Centre located at 33800 King Road. After the concert was let out, officers were dealing with a member of the public when an unrelated citizen, who became the subject of the video, began to interfere with the officer’s investigation.During this time, the man ignored police direction to disengage, but he continued. As a result of the man’s actions, police advised him that he was under arrest for obstruction. During the arrest, the man continued to be non-compliant, resulting in the o
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BCNov 26, 2022

Richmond RCMP: Missing person to locate, Chantal Westwood

Richmond RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a high-risk missing female. Chantal WESTWOOD was last seen around midnight on November 24, 2022 around the 7000 block Gabriola Cres in Richmond. Chantal WESTWOOD is known to frequent the Walley area in Surrey, and Langley where she previously resided.Chantal WESTWOOD is described as (please see attached photo): - A Caucasian female;- 45 years old;- 5 ft 8 inches tall;- Approximately 119 lbs;- Long blonde hair

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Two killed, one seriously injured in Vancouver Island helicopter crash

Two people were killed and one person was seriously injured after a helicopter crashed in a remote area of Vancouver Island on Tuesday morning. According to West Coast Helicopters, the crash occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. in the Loughborough Inlet area, where the aircraft was supporting forestry operations. The company said the victims have been identified as pilot Riley Brown and forestry worker Bobby Novak. The third occupant survived the crash and was taken for medical treatment with serious injuries. Their identity has not been released. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has t
BCJul 15, 2026

Canfor announces closure of another B.C. mill, about 300 jobs affected

Forestry company Canfor has announced it will permanently close its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, a decision that is expected to affect approximately 300 employees. According to a company news release, the closure is driven by ongoing financial losses, a shortage of economically viable fibre supply, and continued weakness in global pulp markets. Canfor said an oversupply of pulp and a significant decline in market prices have created sustained challenges for the sector. The company said the Northwood pulp mill will cease operations by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026. The closure
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CanadaJul 15, 2026

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% for sixth straight decision

The Bank of Canada has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent following its latest monetary policy decision on Wednesday, marking the sixth consecutive announcement with no change to the policy rate. According to the Bank of Canada, the Governing Council, led by Governor Tiff Macklem, decided to maintain the current rate amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions. The central bank cited volatility in global oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East and continued uncertainty over the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as factors in
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IndiaJul 15, 2026

Punjab government likely to convene Monsoon Assembly session in early August

The Punjab government is expected to convene the Monsoon session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the first week of August, according to information available from government sources. The session is likely to continue for about a week and is expected to conclude before August 15. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has begun consultations on the proposed agenda for the session. According to government sources, discussions are underway on the legislative business to be introduced during the sitting. Among the measures that could be taken up is a proposed amendment to the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sa
AlbertaJul 15, 2026

Court hearing to resume in legal dispute involving Alberta separatist leader after asset freeze

A court hearing is scheduled to continue today in Calgary in a civil case involving Alberta separatist figure Jeffrey Rath, whose assets were temporarily frozen last week as part of an ongoing legal dispute. Last week, Court of King's Bench Justice Michael Marion granted an interim injunction freezing up to $8.5 million in assets held by Rath. According to court proceedings, the order is scheduled for review as the legal case between Rath and Tallcree First Nation moves forward. Tallcree First Nation alleges Rath, its former lawyer, misappropriated millions of dollars from a multimillion-dolla