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BCJun 15, 2022

Police seize drugs, cash and loaded gun in Surrey

Surrey RCMP’s Community Response Unit’s investigation leads to the seizure of drugs, cash and a loaded handgun from a residence in the Whalley area. On June 3, 2022, the Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit executed a search warrant on a residence located in the 13700-block Grosvenor Road. The residence was identified by officers who were conducting proactive enforcement in North Surrey area.The search warrant led to the discovery and seizure of the following: A loaded prohibited semi-automatic rifle;Over $12,000 cash43.42 grams of suspected Cocaine;176.86 grams of suspected Fentanyl;203.03
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BCJun 15, 2022

Suspect pleads guilty to coffee-shop stabbing in Vancouver, sentenced to 3 year jail

A Vancouver man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail this week following a random and unprovoked stabbing at a downtown Vancouver coffee shop. David Morin, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault and received a three-year sentence in relation to the January 22 stabbing of a stranger inside the Tim Hortons at Harbour Centre.Morin, who fled following the assault, was identified and arrested after Vancouver Police released security video and appealed to the public for help.
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BCJun 15, 2022

Teams search for Kelowna, B.C., woman and dog, missing after walk along surging creek

A search is underway for a woman who has not been seen since setting out for a walk near a surging creek that is now causing localized flooding in Kelowna, B.C. Kelowna RCMP say 31 year old Chelsea Cardno left her home at around 8 a.m., and was planning to walk through the Mission Greenway bordering Mission Creek. Cardno's white BMW was found parked near the greenway but there has been no sign of her or her German shepherd dog, JJ. Search and rescue crews, backed by an RCMP helicopter and an RCMP forensic identification team searched the area Tuesday and were continuing their efforts through
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BCJun 15, 2022

Fatal stabbing in Prince George under investigation: RCMP

RCMP say a fatal stabbing last weekend in Prince George remains under investigation. The Mounties say officers found a man in his thirties suffering from life-threatening injuries after they received a call early Saturday morning that a person had been stabbed. They say the victim was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police say they believe it was a targeted stabbing and there is no increased risk to the public.
BCJun 15, 2022

Unveiling of a proposed 2030 Olympic Games hosting concept that is rooted in reconciliation is a cause for celebration: Kennedy Stewart

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says the unveiling of a proposed 2030 Olympic Games hosting concept that is rooted in reconciliation is a cause for celebration. Vancouver and Whistler have joined the Lilwat, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in supporting the Indigenous-led, privately funded bid. It would reuse facilities built for the 2010 Winter Games while also creating a new partnership with Sun Peaks Ski Resort near Kamloops to host snowboard and freestyle skiing events. Stewart says in a statement that today's unveiling is a moment to recognize a new way of doing things where First Na
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BCJun 15, 2022

Longest transit strike in B.C. history coming to an end after new contract : Unifor

The union representing transit workers in the Sea-to-Sky region says a new contract has been ratified, effectively ending the longest transit strike in BC history. Unifor says workers have voted in favour of the agreement with PW Transit that includes a groundbreaking Cost of Living Adjustment that will kick in if the average monthly consumer price index in BC exceeds annual wage increases allowed in the deal. The union's western regional director Gavin McGarrigle says Unifor was also successful at closing a wage gap between transit workers in Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky region. McGarrigle s
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BCJun 14, 2022

Cash, hard drive, passport hidden in home of Amanda Todd extortion suspect: officer

A Dutch police officer has described finding cash, a passport and a hard drive hidden inside a stereo in the home of the man accused of extorting British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd. Erik Verstraten told the B.C. Supreme Court trial for Aydin Coban that he found 10,000 euros in cash and a passport belonging to the man during the search of the home near the Dutch city of Tilburg, in January 2014. Coban has pleaded not guilty to charges of extortion, harassment, communication with a young person to commit a sexual offence and possessing child pornography. Verstraten told the jury trial he fou
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BCJun 14, 2022

Man who became the face of Abbotsford's recent flooding disaster says he won't be seeking re-election

The man who became the face of Abbotsford's recent flooding disaster, delivering calm, understandable, daily updates throughout the emergency, says he won't be seeking re-election. Mayor Henry Braun says in a social media post that after ``deep and detailed'' consideration he has decided to leave municipal politics. His last day as mayor is set for November 7th, three weeks after the October 15th municipal vote. Braun has served on council in the Fraser Valley city for 11 years, one term as a councillor and the last eight years as mayor.
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BCJun 14, 2022

Federal government gives $77 million for new fire-resistant buildings in Lytton, B.C.

The federal government is promising a total of 77 million dollars to rebuild the Village of Lytton, including 64 million dollars to help pay for fire-resistant public buildings. Harjit Sajjan, the minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, was in Lytton this morning to make the announcement. He says the federal government has also pledged just over seven million dollars to rebuild area businesses and six million dollars to support the reconstruction of homes. Two people died last June 30th and almost every building in Lytton was destroyed when a wildfire swept

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CanadaJan 21, 2026

Surrey man sentenced to five years in prison in B.C. Snapchat child exploitation case

A Surrey man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sex offences involving a minor he contacted through the social media platform Snapchat, according to the RCMP in Campbell River. Police say 33-year-old Dillon Caleb Partanen pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 to charges that include sexual interference and possession of child sexual exploitation material. As part of his sentence, Partanen has also been ordered to register with the National Sex Offender Registry and provide a DNA sample. The case dates back to 2023, when investigators say Partanen began communicating online with an unidentified
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WorldJan 21, 2026

Netanyahu says Israel will join Trump-led Board of Peace amid Gaza concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has agreed to participate in former U.S. president Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, signalling a willingness to engage with the initiative despite earlier reservations about its structure. In a statement released Wednesday by the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s decision to join the body, which Trump has promoted as a framework for advancing stability in the Middle East. The announcement followed recent Israeli criticism that the proposed Gaza executive component of the board did not adequately reflect Israe
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BCJan 21, 2026

Langley RCMP probe collision between semi-truck and motorcycle on Highway 10

Langley RCMP are investigating a serious collision involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday afternoon along Highway 10. Police say officers were called around 3:04 p.m. to the 22200 block of Highway 10 after receiving reports of a crash between the two vehicles. Emergency crews responded and remained on scene for several hours as police secured the area and began their investigation. One person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, according to Langley RCMP Sergeant Zynal Sharoom. Police closed sections of the roadway while investigators examined the scene,
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IndiaJan 21, 2026

Threat email targets Himachal Pradesh chief minister ahead of Republic Day event

Security agencies in Himachal Pradesh have been placed on high alert after an email threat was sent warning of an attack on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during Republic Day celebrations. The message threatened to target the chief minister while he was scheduled to hoist the national flag. According to officials, the threatening email was sent to the Shimla district administration, prompting immediate coordination between police and intelligence agencies. Authorities moved quickly to review security arrangements at Republic Day venues and other sensitive locations in the state capital.
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WorldJan 21, 2026

Trump rules out military action on Greenland, calls it vital to U.S. security

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration will not pursue military action regarding Greenland, but maintains the Arctic territory remains critical to American national security. Speaking during an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the United States would seek dialogue rather than force in dealing with Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark. He argued that Greenland’s strategic location makes it essential to U.S. security interests, particularly in the Arctic region. Trump told the audience that, in his view, no other country is capable of prov