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BCJul 04, 2022

50 bricks of suspected cocaine seized at Aldergrove border crossing

Canada Border Services says it found more than 50 bricks of drugs when officers searched a truck trying to cross from the United States at the Aldergrove border crossing. The agency says officers noticed that some pallets had been tampered with when they searched the truck last month. They found 50 kilograms of suspected cocaine and one kilo of heroin. The RCMP has taken over the investigation and no charges have been announced.
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BCJul 04, 2022

Crash between bus, delivery van in B.C., leaves young Quebec student on life support

An 18 year old Quebec student who was visiting BC as part of a school group has been critically injured in a bus crash near Castlegar. RCMP say the teen and 15 other Quebec students were aboard a transit bus near Castlegar last Thursday when the bus was side-swiped by a delivery van, severely injuring the teen who was sitting beside the window where the van hit. The other students, who were taking part in a program at Selkirk College, kept their injured friend alive until help arrived and police say she has been transferred to hospital in Kelowna, where she remains on life-support but is not e
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BCJul 04, 2022

Flood watch near Kelowna, B.C., as rain, thunderstorms persist in south, southeast

More rain and thundershowers are forecast today across southern and southeastern BC and that is keeping flood concerns high across those regions. The River Forecast Centre boosted Kelowna's Mission Creek to a flood watch this morning as the waterway saw a jump in levels overnight with rain runoff expected to push levels even higher today and tomorrow. The downpours have also prompted yet another evacuation alert for part of the Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park, the fourth alert since May as 27 properties are at a high risk of being hit by a debris flow from the unstable hillside above. Flood w
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BCJul 01, 2022

Accused found guilty of sexual assault following major crime unit investigation: New Westminster Police

In August 2020, The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested an adult male masseur after an allegation of sexual assault during a massage. Since the initial media release and arrest of a suspect, Major Crime Unit investigators had identified additional victims who were allegedly sexually assaulted by the same male masseur. On June 27th 2022, 64 year old Jin Han Liu of Richmond BC, was found guilty of:Two (2) counts of Sexual Assault contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada."While this trial is over, the New Westminster Police Department Victim Assistance Unit c
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BCJun 30, 2022

Big line-ups near Horseshoe Bay after some sailings between Nanaimo and West Vancouver cancelled

BC Ferries says it has been forced to pull the Queen of Alberni from service today, impacting sailings between Nanaimo and West Vancouver. It says the repairs are ``significant'' and there is a chance that sailings will be impacted tomorrow as well. Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog says disruptions like this have a lasting impact on the Vancouver Island economy and his community. He says more needs to be done to ensure the ferries are a reliable service in the province.
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BCJun 30, 2022

31 year old man arrested for allegedly throwing a bottle at a baby in a stroller in Vancouver

Vancouver police say a 31 year old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a bottle at a baby in a stroller earlier this week. Police say they believe the attack on Monday was unprovoked and that it ``must have been terrifying'' for those involved. They say the family left the scene before police arrived and haven't yet been identified. Officers are asking them to call police to help with the investigation. Vancouver Police on Twitter: Vancouver Police are investigating an attack on a baby in a stroller, and are appealing for the baby’s parents or guardians to call police. Media Releas
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BCJun 30, 2022

VPD investigates city's 7th homicide of the year

Vancouver Police are investigating the city’s seventh homicide of the year, after a man died in hospital earlier this month. VPD officers responded to reports of an assault near East First Avenue and Main Street at 4:30 p.m. on June 2. Scott Carver, 56, was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and died.A 61-year-old man has been arrested. Investigators believe the suspect and victim knew each other.The file remains under investigation. Charges have not yet been laid.
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BCJun 30, 2022

VPD investigates fatal collision

Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal collision that killed a 28-year-old man this morning, and are asking anyone with information to come forward. A cyclist and a dump truck collided in the intersection of Pacific and Hornby streets at around 7:30 a.m.Efforts to save the cyclist’s life were not successful and he died at the scene.The driver of the dump truck is cooperating with police. Investigators do not believe speed or impairment were factors in this collision.
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BCJun 30, 2022

Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

A timeline has finally been announced for the removal of a huge barge that wedged itself onto a beach in Vancouver's English Bay last November. A statement from the City of Vancouver says a local pile driving firm will set up fences and barricades around the barge this week.Temporary piles will then be drilled into the Sunset Beach shoreline to secure the barge and, once that work is complete, deconstruction will begin.The city estimates removal of sections of the barge's walls and hull should take 12 to 15 weeks.The statement says industry experts, partners and First Nation groups have been c

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Ontario investigating suspected Ebola case linked to East Africa travel

Ontario health officials say a patient who recently returned from East Africa has been hospitalized and tested for Ebola as a precautionary measure. A spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health said the testing is being conducted under established medical protocols and “out of an abundance of caution.” Officials said there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the province. Public health authorities said infection-control measures have been implemented to reduce any potential risk of transmission. Officials also emphasized that Ebola does not spread easily through the air and said
CanadaMay 21, 2026

Toronto Pearson airport baggage tag scam linked to international drug smuggling investigation

A suspected international drug smuggling network operating through Toronto Pearson International Airport has been uncovered following the arrest of six baggage and ramp employees over the past year, according to reports citing an RCMP investigation. Authorities allege the scheme involved switching baggage tags on passengers’ luggage and replacing them with suitcases containing illegal drugs destined for international locations. The operation allegedly led to several innocent Canadian travellers being detained abroad on drug trafficking allegations. Reports indicate at least 17 passengers wer
AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Edmonton police seize $8M worth of cocaine in multi-province drug investigation

Edmonton police say a nearly two-year joint investigation involving police agencies in Ontario and Winnipeg has led to the seizure of $37.2 million worth of illegal drugs across Canada and the arrest of 33 people. According to the Edmonton Police Service, officers executed a search warrant on April 16 in the area of 109 Street and Jasper Avenue, where investigators seized approximately 80 kilograms of cocaine, 176 grams of methamphetamine, 50 pounds of buffing agent, a firearm, ammunition and about $30,000 in cash. Police estimated the street value of the cocaine at roughly $8 million. A 21-ye
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BCMay 20, 2026

Carney says new oil pipeline would require emissions plan, Indigenous consultation

Prime Minister Mark Carney says any future oil pipeline connecting Alberta to the British Columbia coast would depend on conditions including a major emissions-reduction project, economic benefits for B.C., and constitutionally required consultation with First Nations. Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Carney said the pipeline proposal discussed last week between the federal and Alberta governments would only move forward alongside the proposed Pathways Alliance carbon capture project. He said Indigenous consultation under Section 35 of the Constitution is “non-negotiable.”
AlbertaMay 20, 2026

Alberta ticket wins $12.5M share of Lotto Max jackpot

A Lotto Max ticket purchased in Alberta has won a $12.5-million share of the latest jackpot draw, according to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The corporation said the winning ticket was sold somewhere in Alberta outside the Edmonton and Calgary regions. Another winning ticket was sold in Quebec, splitting the $25-million jackpot between the two winners. Lottery officials said the Alberta ticket holder has one year from the draw date to claim the prize. The winning location and ticket holder have not yet been identified publicly. The jackpot split means multiple winners matched all sev