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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.
BCJul 27, 2022

Two B.C. women killed knew the suspect, who has been found dead: police

The family of one of two women killed in Chilliwack, B.C., last week says they'll never allow a murderer to put out her bright light or destroy the lives of her little boys. Police say 43-year-old Amber Culley and 49-year-old Mimi Cates were gunned down last Thursday and a man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A manhunt was launched for the suspect, 50-year-old Eric Shestalo, and police say his body was found in nearby Bridal Falls on Monday. Police say preliminary findings are that he died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. They say the suspect and the victims knew each other. Cu
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BCJul 27, 2022

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen wept openly as he was found not guilty of sexual assault. A BC Supreme Court jury in Vancouver announced its decision after several hours of deliberations that began yesterday and continued this morning. Virtanen was charged in January with sexual assault after a now-23-year-old woman alleged she was assaulted in his hotel room in 2017. Virtanen was placed on leave after the allegations surfaced last year and the Canucks then bought out his contract.
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BCJul 27, 2022

Heat warnings now cover all but the edges of B.C.

Heat warnings now cover all but the edges of the province as Environment Canada warns today could be one of the hottest in an ongoing heat wave. Temperatures up to 40 degrees are forecast for parts of central and southeastern BC, including the Kamloops area, the Okanagan, parts of the Kootenays and the Fraser Canyon, where a wildfire continues to burn, unchecked, west of Lytton. Heat in the mid to high 30's is expected in many other parts of BC away from the water and cooling centres have been set up in most communities because hot conditions by day, and little relief at night, have the poten
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BCJul 27, 2022

Police release photos of gunman and seek witnesses to shootings in Langley, B.C.

Police have released photographs of a 28-year-old gunman, as they seek witnesses to Monday's shooting rampage in Langley, B.C., that left two victims dead and two wounded. The photos show Jordan Daniel Goggin wearing two outfits during the course of the shootings, which began around midnight and lasted nearly six hours before police shot and killed him.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team describes Goggin as a six-foot-one Caucasian man, weighing 150 pounds, with light brown hair and a slight goatee.He is seen wearing a black T-shirt and board shorts, before police say he changed into br

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Poilievre says Conservatives would campaign against Alberta separation referendum

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AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces cabinet shuffle amid referendum process

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Carney, Eby discuss fast-tracking major projects during Vancouver meeting

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Unions raise concerns over possible changes to federal labour laws in Canada

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