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BCNov 02, 2022

Coquitlam RCMP seek for the rightful owner of unique ring

Coquitlam RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the rightful owner of a found ring. The ring was turned into the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment on June 10, 2022 after it was located in a potted plant that was purchased from Walmart located at 20202 66th Avenue in Langley. The good Samaritan that located the ring, did not notice the ring until they brought the plant home to Coquitlam. The ring can be described as:Custom-madeYellow goldEncrusted with diamonds in the letter LUnique featuresDue to the unique design and features of the ring, we believe that it may hold sentimental val
BCNov 02, 2022

VPD identifies 10 most wanted from Breakout Festival Riot

Vancouver Police have released photos of the 10 most wanted suspects from this summer’s Breakout Festival Riot at the PNE Amphitheatre. "We promised to do everything we could to identify the people responsible for destroying property and putting other concert-goers in danger, and for the past six weeks we’ve poured through video and tips to identify our 10 most wanted," says Inspector Dale Weidman, officer in charge of VPD’s Major Crime Section. "Now, we’re asking for your help to identify these suspects so we can continue to hold them accountable." Vandals caused more than $300,000 d
BCOct 29, 2022

Amy Lubik declared elected to sixth position on Council after partial judicial recount

Following is the information released by City of Port Moody: On October 27, 2022, Judge Lee of the Provincial Court of British Columbia presided over a partial judicial recount in the local election of councillor for the City of Port Moody between candidates David Stuart and Amy Lubik. At the conclusion of this legal process, Judge Lee declared Amy Lubik elected to the sixth position on Port Moody City Council. On October 19, 2022, the City’s Chief Election Officer declared David Stuart elected to the sixth position on Council with 3,595 votes in the 2022 Port Moody General Local Election. T
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BCOct 29, 2022

Help locate high risk missing person Surinderjit Mattu

The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the search for missing person Surinderjit Mattu. Mr. Mattu was last seen on October 27th at approximately 11:30pm in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood of New Westminster. Mr. Mattu’s health care team is concerned for his well-being as he is without medicine he takes daily. Mr. Mattu is described as a 61 year old South Asian man with a medium build, standing approximately 5’9" tall, with a white beard."Mr. Mattu has been known to frequent sports fields in New Westminster and move through the city using public tra
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BCOct 28, 2022

2 people hurt in a blast that destroyed a home in Surrey

Two people have been hurt in a blast that has destroyed a home in northwest Surrey. Fire officials say the single-family home was engulfed when they arrived just before nine p.m. last night. Of the four people in the house, assistant fire chief Shelley Morris says two escaped unhurt, but the other two had to be treated in hospital. A cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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BCOct 27, 2022

New B.C. premier will be sworn in Nov. 18

David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's 37th premier by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The ceremony will take place at Government House. Timing and other details for media will be provided in the coming days.The November break of the fall legislative session will be extended leading up to the swearing-in ceremony. Eby will meet the legislative assembly as premier during the week of Nov. 21.
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BCOct 27, 2022

VPD releases image of assault suspect

Vancouver Police today released photos of a man who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver, leaving the cabbie with life-altering injuries. The assault occurred August 14 after the driver picked up a man near the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station. The suspect assaulted the driver while inside the taxi and left him with serious injuries, then fled."Investigators have been unable to identify the suspect and are now turning to the public for assistance," says Constable Tania Visintin. "Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to call our investigators."VPD’s Major Crime Section can be contacte
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BCOct 27, 2022

Suspicious vehicle complaint leads to arrest and seizure of two stolen vehicles

Surrey RCMP is advising the public of an arrest of a youth and seizure of two stolen vehicles with full jerry cans inside. On October 19, 2022 at 9:49 am, a concerned resident called police to report a suspicious vehicle in the 9800-block of 134 Street. Surrey RCMP Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT) immediately attended the area and through extensive patrols, located the vehicle almost an hour later in the 13100-block of 98A Avenue. The vehicle had stolen licence plates.ACTT and Community Response Unit (CRU) set up surveillance on the vehicle, which lead to the arrest of one youth, and the recovery
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BCOct 27, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin accepted the resignation of John Horgan as premier

The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has met with Premier John Horgan, and has accepted his advice that David Eby become the next premier of British Columbia. The Lieutenant Governor has also accepted the resignation of John Horgan as premier of British Columbia, effective on the date the next premier is sworn in.The Lieutenant Governor also met with premier-designate Eby and looks forward to administering his oath of office in the near future.The Lieutenant Governor extends her sincere gratitude to Premier Horgan for his many years of service to the Province,

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IndiaAug 24, 2026

Russia President Putin May Attend BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12-13

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin may attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. During his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Moscow on Monday, Putin expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon. The two leaders discussed India-Russia relations and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar, who arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a two-day visit, also met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. They discussed ways to further expand India-Russia trade and economic cooperation. Putin also noted that trade between Russia and India
BCAug 24, 2026

Three Punjabi Youths Arrested After Illegal Gun Seized During Brampton Traffic Stop

Peel Regional Police have arrested three Punjabi youths in Brampton after a traffic stop led to the seizure of an illegal firearm. With this latest seizure, the total number of illegal firearms seized by Peel police this year has reached 112. According to police, at around 2:20 a.m. on August 10, officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area of Cedarbrook Road and Edgewater Court. Three people were inside the vehicle. During questioning, one of the occupants provided police with a false name and fled the scene. Officers searched the vehicle and recovered a handgun loaded with ammunition. T
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BCAug 24, 2026

Hit-and-Run in Vancouver Leaves 23-Year-Old Woman Injured

A hit-and-run occurred in downtown Vancouver on Friday night, leaving a 23-year-old woman injured. According to police, the woman was crossing Davie Street and Pacific Boulevard at around 9:30 p.m. on August 21 when she was struck by a blue sedan. The driver fled the scene and was last seen travelling eastbound on Pacific Boulevard from Davie Street. The injured woman was taken to hospital for treatment. Police say her injuries are not considered life-threatening. Const. Darren Wong said several people were in the area at the time of the collision. Vancouver police are appealing to anyone who
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CanadaAug 24, 2026

Trump Tariffs Could Put 87,000 Canadian Jobs at Risk; Carney Says Ottawa Won’t Beg for Talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada currently has no plans to restart trade negotiations with the United States, reducing hopes that the ongoing trade war between the two countries will end anytime soon. Carney said Canada will return to the negotiating table when the United States is prepared to engage in talks in the right manner. However, he made it clear that Ottawa will not accept an approach that treats Canada as a “subsidiary” of the United States. Carney indicated that Canada will not seek to restart negotiations at this stage. However, it remains possible that the Trump adminis
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BCAug 24, 2026

B.C. Ex-Conservative MLAs Announce Plans to Form New Political Party

Two former British Columbia Conservative MLAs have announced plans to form a new political party, saying they want to provide an alternative for voters who feel politically homeless. Delta South MLA Ian Paton and Peter Milobar, who left the Conservative Party earlier this month, say they plan to register the new party with Elections BC before the fall legislative session. Paton said the direction of the Conservatives under new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay no longer aligns with his beliefs. He said the new party would provide “a home” for people who feel politically homeless in B.C. Speaking