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BCJun 24, 2022

VPD seeks person of interest in downtown stranger assault

Vancouver Police are releasing video and appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking downtown earlier this month. "This woman did everything right. She fought off her attacker, got to a safe place, and called 9-1-1," says Constable Tania Visintin. "Her quick actions allowed investigators to secure important evidence, including the video we are releasing today."The woman, 26, was walking near West Hastings and Hornby streets just after midnight on June 11 when a man she didn’t know grabbed her from behind and sexually assaulted her. After fighting
BCJun 24, 2022

Dedaar Jhooty charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Henry Garcia Molina in Whistler

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a 22 year old man has been charged in a fatal stabbing in Whistler Village last summer. I-HIT says 26 year old Henry Garcia Molina was stabbed outside a bisto and died of his injuries after being taken to the Whistler Medical Clinic last August 14th. Police say they arrested a suspect in his death yesterday with support from Richmond RCMP. I-HIT says the suspect has been charged with manslaughter. IHIT on Twitter: IHIT INVESTIGATIVE UPDATE - WhistlerDedaar Jhooty has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Henry Garcia Mol
BCJun 24, 2022

B.C. police officer charged with two counts of assault related to 2020 arrest

The BC Prosecution Service has approved two charges against an Abbotsford police officer in connection with an arrest he made more than two years ago. The service says in a news release that Const. Shaun Nagel has been charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. The service says the charges were made in relation to a suspect's arrest in West Vancouver on Feb. 26, 2020. It did not provide any other details because Nagel's case is before the courts. It says the charges were approved by an ``experienced Crown counsel with no prior or current connection with the officer.''
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BCJun 23, 2022

Premier Horgan says about Air India flight bombing, "callous crime that must never be forgotten"

Premier John Horgan says the bomb that tore apart Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland, killing 329 passengers, including 280 Canadians is a ``callous crime that must never be forgotten.'' Terrorists based in BC planned and executed the bombing which happened 37 years ago today. In his statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Horgan says everyone should take a stand against hatred. He says despicable acts of terror must be rejected and people should respect and care for those who are targeted by such acts.
BCJun 23, 2022

City of Vancouver ready to launch its program aimed at helping residents beat the heat

As temperatures in the low to mid 30s reach BC this weekend, forecasters say the warmth does not herald another heat dome like the one that killed hundreds in BC last June. But the City of Vancouver says temperatures will be high enough to warrant the launch of its program aimed at helping residents beat the heat. Vancouver says it will offer cooling stations in community centres and libraries and add water fountains and bottle-filling stations. City staff will also monitor outdoor spaces for those suffering heat-related illness; and do more checks on anyone prone to heat-related problems.
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BCJun 23, 2022

Rain swells north, central B.C. rivers but southeast levels to fall as heat arrives

Most of British Columbia is about to get its first taste of summer weather after a chilly, wet spring delayed snowmelt, and that has many Interior communities bracing for flooding. The River Forecast Centre says flood warnings are in place for the Quesnel and Blue rivers east of Williams Lake. Food watches are also up for the Thompson River system, including the North and South Thompson, the Illecillewaet River near Revelstoke, the Liard River and other waterways in the northeast. High streamflow advisories cover the eastern half of the province from the Yukon to the US border, with rainy wea
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BCJun 23, 2022

Opioid precursors cleared out in drug bust in Chilliwack

RCMP say they have seized thousands of litres of industrial solvents and large amounts of precursor chemicals used to make synthetic drugs such as fentanyl. The bust happened earlier this month at a home in rural Chilliwack. A statement from the Mounties says along with the chemicals, officers found signs that they had disrupted construction of a clandestine drug lab capable of producing the deadly substances linked to BC's ongoing opioid crisis. No arrests were made during the raid on June 2nd, and no charges have been laid but police say the investigation is continuing. Click the link to re
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BCJun 23, 2022

Vehicle impounded after speeding vehicle clocked at 140km in 30km school zone

Police has impounded a vehicle and issued a ticket in Abbotsford. A teenager was driving a vehicle at a speed of 140km in the 30km school zone. Police say officers took action immediately. An 18 year old driver was issued a ticket of $483. Abbotsford police on Twitter: Our Youth officers wear many hats. Yesterday, at a local school, they witnessed a young driver operating his car at 140 km in the 30 km school zone. They immediately took action. An 18-year-old driver had his prom vehicle impounded and was issued a $483 ticket.
BCJun 23, 2022

Horgan pulls the plug on controversial $789 million project; Furstenau says Premier took far too long

Premier John Horgan has pulled the plug on a controversial 800-million dollar plan to build a replacement for the aging Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Horgan says he's heard quite clearly from the people of BC that it's the wrong time for such a project and they want his government to rethink its plans to protect the museum's priceless artifacts. He says he made the wrong call and his government will go back to the drawing board to find a project that all residents can get behind. His government had said it approved the project because the museum can't withstand a flood or earthquake, and renov

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BCApr 22, 2026

Langley RCMP investigating serious crash; one person in critical condition

Langley RCMP say one person remains in critical, life-threatening condition following a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 264 Street and 24 Avenue on the morning of April 22. According to a Langley RCMP news release, officers were called to the scene at about 8:13 a.m., alongside the Township of Langley Fire Department and the British Columbia Ambulance Service. First responders provided emergency care before transporting the injured individual to hospital. Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said the Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service has been deployed to assi
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BCApr 22, 2026

Coquihalla Highway reopens after trailer fire sparked roadside wildfire

The Coquihalla Highway has reopened between Hope and Merritt after a semi-trailer fire forced a closure for much of Tuesday, according to the provincial government. DriveBC, the Ministry of Transportation’s traveller information service, said the route reopened at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. In a post on the social media platform X, the agency said environmental cleanup was ongoing and advised motorists to use caution when travelling through the area. The highway was փակ Monday night after a semi-trailer became fully engulfed in flames and came to a stop on the right shoulder. The fire spread t
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CanadaApr 22, 2026

FAA reports near miss between Air Canada and Republic Airways flights at JFK

U.S. aviation regulators are investigating a near-miss incident involving an Air Canada jet and a Republic Airways flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said the Republic Airways pilots took evasive action after their aircraft missed its intended approach and came too close to the Air Canada plane. Both flight crews responded to onboard collision-avoidance alerts, the agency said. No injuries were reported. The FAA has not released further details on how close the aircraft came to each other or what factors contribu
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BCApr 22, 2026

Surrey police investigate overnight shooting at residence, possible extortion link

Surrey Police Service says officers are investigating a shooting at a residential property early Wednesday that is believed to be linked to an extortion attempt. According to an SPS news release, frontline officers responded at approximately 12:40 a.m. to reports of shots fired at a home in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue, near King George Boulevard and 88 Avenue. Police confirmed that no occupants were injured, although the residence sustained damage and bullet casings were found outside. The file has been taken over by the Surrey Police Service Extortion Response Team, with Integrated Forensic
AlbertaApr 22, 2026

New trial ordered in Alberta homicide case after appeal court overturns murder conviction

Alberta’s Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a man previously convicted in the 2020 death of his common-law partner, finding legal errors in how intent was assessed at trial. In a decision released Friday, the court overturned Ryan Applegarth’s 2023 conviction for second-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Chantelle Firingstoney. According to the ruling, the trial judge did not make a required finding that Applegarth intended to kill, a key element for a murder conviction. Court records show Firingstoney died in November 2020 at her home in Ponoka, about 95 kilometres south