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BCOct 24, 2022

Police search for missing Jasvinder Virring of Langley

Langley RCMP is seeking the assistance of the public to locate Jasvinder Virring. Jassvinder is a 62 year old man from the Willoughby area of Langley. He is described as South Asian, 5/7" tall, 230 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has a 6" white beard, wears a black turban and is wearing a green long sleeve shirt and black pants. He is new to and unfamiliar with the area and left his home on foot just after 7:00 this morning. Central Fraser Valley Search & Rescue has been deployed to assist with the search. If you have information that might assist with the search for Jasvinder
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BCOct 24, 2022

Langley shooting victim identified: IHIT

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the victim of the Thursday night shooting in Willoughby. Background: On October 20, 2022, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Langley RCMP received multiple calls of shots fired in the 7700-block of 211B Street. Officers attended and located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life saving efforts from first responders, the victim succumbed to his injuries. At 11:23 p.m., Langley RCMP received reports of a vehicle fire in the area of 232 Street and 76A Avenue. The burning vehicle, a Ford F-150, matched the descr
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BCOct 22, 2022

David Eby is the new B.C. NDP leader and premier designate

David Eby is officially the leader of BC's New Democratic Party. There was no fanfare, a party official says Eby assumed the leadership at 9:30 this morning, just before he gave an address in Vancouver, his first as premier-designate, laying out his plans for the next 100 days. Eby says his goal is to use the skills he learned during his years working as a lawyer on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, listening to people, hearing them and delivering what they wanted. Eby says his immediate goals are to focus on public safety, housing, health care and climate change.
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BCOct 22, 2022

Three charged in UBC homicide: IHIT

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has arrested three men in the homicide of Vishal Walia on October 17, 2022 on the University Endowment Lands, with charges approved the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS). Background: On October 17, 2022 at 9:49 a.m., University RCMP received reports of a shooting at the University Golf Club, located in the 5100-block of University Boulevard on the University Endowment Lands. Officers attended and located Vishal Walia suffering from fatal gun shot wounds. At 10:02 a.m., a vehicle fire was reported in the laneway located in the 4000-block of W 20th A
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BCOct 22, 2022

Safety reminders this October: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is encouraging residents to make safety a priority throughout upcoming celebrations and festivities in October. Diwali and Halloween are quickly approaching, which often leads to an increased number of calls for service to police and bylaws. Traditionally a large number of the reports involve noise concerns, fireworks, and parking complaints.As per City bylaws, fireworks are not permitted to be used in Surrey without a permit granted by the Surrey Fire Service Fire Prevention Branch. Go to the City of Surrey website to learn how to obtain Fireworks Permits and additional informatio
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BCOct 22, 2022

Late report of shots fired into a residence in Newton

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of shots fired into a residence in Newton area and seeking public help in identifying the suspect vehicle. On October 20, 2022 at 09:13 a.m. Surrey RCMP received a report of bullet holes in a residential fence in the 14100-block of 72 Avenue. Officers attended the scene and located holes in a fence as well damage to the exterior of a residence. Upon further investigation officers learned that the shooting occurred on October 19, 2022 around 9:00 a.m.. CCTV footage was obtained from the area and a photo of the suspect vehicle is being disseminated for identif
BCOct 20, 2022

One man in custody as police investigate double homicide in Saanich, B.C.

Two people have been found dead in Saanich, B.C., and police in the Vancouver Island municipality say the homicides appear to be connected.One man is in custody. Police say the public is not believed to be at risk.A statement from the Saanich Police Department says its officers are working with major crime investigators.An area of the Uptown neighbourhood was behind police tape on Wednesday.Officers stayed there for most of the day and a spokesman said more information could be released later.
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BCOct 20, 2022

High Potency Fentanyl Alert: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is warning the public of a batch of high potency Fentanyl circulating and reminding people using street drugs to take appropriate precautions. It has come to the attention of Surrey RCMP that there is high potency Fentanyl circulating in the North Surrey area, which increases the risk of overdose. Street doses of Fentanyl can come in various different forms including a variety of colours and textures or pressed into a pill form that can resemble legitimate prescription drugs. The potency of Fentanyl can vary significantly, even if you have bought it from the same dealer and it loo
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BCOct 20, 2022

David Eby to be declared B.C. NDP leader on Friday

David Eby will officially be declared the leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party on Friday, clearing the way for him to be sworn in as premier. A statement from the party's chief electoral officer Elizabeth Cull says after the executive's decision last night to disqualify the only other candidate, Anjali Appadurai, she will declare Eby the new leader.Premier John Horgan had said he would leave in December, but Cull says she may adjust the election date as there is only one candidate.

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AlbertaJun 11, 2026

Calgary man stabbed in face in hate-motivated attack: police

Calgary police say a man was stabbed twice in the face after being subjected to racial slurs in what investigators are describing as a hate-motivated attack. Police allege the incident occurred on the night of May 22, when a man in his 40s was approached by a neighbour outside his home in southwest Calgary. During the confrontation, the victim was allegedly targeted with racial remarks before being stabbed. The injured man managed to get inside his home, call police and was taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities say he has since recovered from his injuries. Investigators also allege the
AlbertaJun 11, 2026

No Active Recall Petitions Remain Against Alberta MLAs

The last remaining recall petitions aimed at removing members of the Alberta legislature have been dismissed. It marks the first time since October that there are no active recall campaigns seeking to unseat Alberta politicians. Elections Alberta says petitions targeting Opposition NDP MLA Marie Renaud and former United Conservative cabinet minister Peter Guthrie have both come to an end. According to the agency, the petition against Renaud was withdrawn, while the campaign against Guthrie was declared invalid after no documents were submitted by Wednesday’s deadline. Under Alberta’s recal
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CanadaJun 11, 2026

Toronto Police Officer Dies After Being Shot During Search Warrant Execution in North York

A Toronto police officer who was critically injured after being shot during the execution of a search warrant at a North York apartment early Thursday has died in hospital. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw confirmed that the fallen officer has been identified as 43-year-old Const. Marc Pinizzotto. Pinizzotto is the second Ontario police officer to die in the line of duty this week. On Tuesday, Const. Tarun Bali was killed after being struck by a vehicle driven by a suspect who had fled from a hospital. Chief Demkiw said officers were at the residential apartment as part of an investigation l
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IndiaJun 11, 2026

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Records Statement Before SIT in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday and recorded his statement in connection with the Behbal Kalan firing case. According to Giani Raghbir Singh, Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had accepted responsibility related to the Behbal Kalan firing incident during a public appearance before the Akal Takht Sahib. He said the statement was made openly in the presence of the Sikh temporal authority. Raghbir Singh further stated that the proceedings were video recorded and
CanadaJun 11, 2026

Most Crime Guns Traced in Canada Originated Domestically, RCMP Internal Reports Show

Most firearms linked to criminal activity in Canada during 2023 and 2024 were obtained within the country rather than smuggled from abroad, according to RCMP internal reports. The reports indicate that nearly all traced long guns and handguns were either legally purchased in Canada before being diverted to criminal use or were reported stolen. The findings are based on firearm tracing data collected by the RCMP. According to the reports, investigators completed examinations of 6,951 firearms in 2024. Of those, 4,197 were identified as having been used in criminal activity. Authorities were abl