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BCJul 30, 2022

Charges laid in the death of Abbotsford resident

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), in partnership with the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD), have obtained charges against a 48-year-old man. On July 28, 2022, at around 4:44 p.m., Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) responded to an assault at a residence in the 2900-block of Eastview Street, in Abbotsford. On arrival, AbbyPD found a 45-year-old woman with serious injuries, who was treated by paramedics but sadly, died at scene. AbbyPD located a 48-year-old man at the scene and took him into custody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was contacted, and no
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BCJul 30, 2022

B.C. releases details of monkeypox vaccine availability as outbreak spreads globally

The Province is making monkeypox vaccines available to people in British Columbia. Although the number of cases in B.C. remains low, some community transmission has been identified.As of July 27, 2022, there were 61 cases of monkeypox in British Columbia. This includes three cases in Fraser Health, 54 in Vancouver Coastal Health and four in Island Health. There are currently no cases in Interior Health nor Northern Health.As part of established communicable disease management practice, local public health authorities are following up via contact tracing with people who have been exposed.On Jul
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BCJul 28, 2022

Ministry of Transportation asking drivers to be prepared for heavy traffic ahead of BC Day long weekend

The Ministry of Transportation says anyone mulling a road trip for the BC Day long weekend should plan ahead and expect heavy traffic. A statement from the Ministry says delays are likely on Highway 5, the Coquihalla Highway, as repairs are still underway after last fall's catastrophic rainstorms, floods and washouts. The heat wave that is causing sweltering conditions in many parts of B-C is also expected to continue until at least Monday and the ministry says motorist should plan for that, too. Drivers are advised to pack lots of water for people and pets and to ensure their vehicles can ha
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BCJul 28, 2022

Surrey RCMP: Missing person to locate - Sukhwinder Singh

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 46 year-old man. Sukhwinder "Sukha" Singh was last seen at approximately 10:20 a.m. on July 28, 2022, in the 7000-block of 126 Street in Surrey. Police and family have been unable to locate or make contact with Sukhwinder and are concerned for his wellbeing. Sukhwinder is described as a 46-year-old South Asian male, 5’8", 122 lbs, with grey/black hair, beard and brown eyes. Sukhwinder was last seen wearing a blue collared shirt with white dots, grey sweatpants, sandals, and no turban. Sukhwinder speaks Punjabi only an
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BCJul 28, 2022

Three arrested, firearms and body armor seized during recent traffic stops

The Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit have arrested three individuals on multiple warrants during two recent traffic stops, seizing firearms and body armor. Assistance from the Air 1 Helicopter helped track down one the suspects, who fled from police and was later arrested on a Canada Wide Warrant.On July 21, 2022 at 6:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had inactive insurance in the 9900-block of 154 Street. A 40-year-old man who is a prohibited driver, and 20-year-old woman, were arrested on several outstanding warrants out of Su
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BCJul 28, 2022

Shots fired in Newton: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an incident of shots fired at a residence in Newton and asking anyone with information to contact police.On July 28, 2022 at 03:14 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8300-block on 142A Street. Frontline officers attended the area and spoke with a homeowner who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence. No one was injured as a result of this shooting. Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, which is in the early stages. The motive of this shooting has not yet been
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BCJul 28, 2022

IHIT identifies the victims who died in the shooting on July 25 in Langley

With consent of the families, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is identifying the victims who died in the shooting on July 25.Background: In the early morning hours of July 25, 2022, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the support of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IF
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BCJul 27, 2022

VPD investigates after woman set on fire

Vancouver Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly set on fire while sitting on a sidewalk on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Monday."This was a shocking attack that targeted a vulnerable member of our community," says Constable Tania Visintin. "We need witnesses and anyone with information to call police and help solve this crime."The victim, a woman in her 50s, was sitting on the west side of Dunlevy near Powell on July 25 at around 1:30 a.m. A stranger came up to her, poured a flammable substance on her head, and lit it on fire. The woman immediately ran to a nearby business to
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BCJul 27, 2022

2 men charged in killing of Ripudaman Singh Malik

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has obtained charges of first degree murder in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing in Surrey. Charges have been laid against 21-year-old Tanner Fox and 23-year-old Jose Lopez for the murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik. IHIT is going to do a press conference at 3pm on Wednesday. Sgt. David Lee provided the details about the charges in an email and said more information would be provided in the press conference. Ripudaman Singh Malik was killed in broad daylight on July 14th at a plaza near 82nd Ave. and 128th street.

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BCMay 07, 2026

Police seek public help identifying suspect in Chilliwack bus driver assault

Chilliwack RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to an assault on a bus driver earlier this year. According to police, the incident happened March 16 near South Sumas Road and Vedder Road in Chilliwack. Investigators said the suspect was a passenger on the bus and allegedly assaulted the driver, causing injuries. RCMP have not released details about what led to the incident. However, officers said investigators obtained video footage from the area showing a young man leaving the scene after the alleged assault. Police estimate the suspect is between 18 and 19
AlbertaMay 07, 2026

Edmonton expected to see warm temperatures and strong winds into next week

Daytime temperatures in Edmonton are expected to remain between 18 C and 23 C through the rest of this week and into next week, according to weather forecasts. Forecasters say several periods of strong winds are also expected across the region over the next one to two weeks. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts stronger wind conditions on Thursday and Friday. Wind speeds could approach 40 kilometres per hour during the afternoon hours. After easing overnight, winds are expected to increase again Friday morning, reaching about 30 km/h. Forecast models suggest conditions may remain re
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CanadaMay 07, 2026

Ottawa projects $140M in savings from new refugee health-care co-pay

The federal government says changes to refugee and asylum claimant health coverage introduced this month are expected to reduce public spending by about $140 million this fiscal year. The changes, which took effect May 1 under the Interim Federal Health Program, require refugee claimants and asylum seekers to pay part of the cost for some supplementary and prescription health services. According to federal data tabled in response to an order paper question from NDP MP Heather McPherson, the largest projected savings – about $93 million – are tied to dental care coverage. Under the revised
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IndiaMay 07, 2026

BJP Sends Defamation Notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging defamation over remarks linking the party to recent explosions in Jalandhar and Amritsar. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said the notice accuses the chief minister of making allegations without evidence and seeks action related to criminal defamation, spreading false information, and attempting to incite public unrest. The development follows comments made by Mann a day earlier, in which he alleged that such incidents were being used as political tactics ahead of elections in Punja
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CanadaMay 07, 2026

India rejects CSIS allegations of foreign interference in Canada

India has rejected allegations by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that linked New Delhi to foreign interference activities in Canada, calling the claims “baseless.” Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and described India as a responsible democracy that respects international law and the sovereignty of other nations. Jaiswal said concerns related to such matters should be addressed through established diplomatic channels rather than through public statements or political d