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BCFeb 16, 2022

Man dead after being stabbed in Abbotsford

Police say a man has died after being stabbed in Abbotsford. They say an officer was flagged down Tuesday afternoon and found the 30 year old man injured. Abbotsford police say he later died in hospital and RCMP homicide investigators are taking over the case. They say a suspect had yet to be identified. Abbotsford police on Twitter: Abbotsford Police Investigating a Homicide on Simon Ave. Victim is a 30-year-old male. Investigators are in the early stages. No information to suggest the public is at risk. IHIT has been called to scene.
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BCFeb 16, 2022

Kiran Dhesi's ex-boyfriend pleads guilty for manslaughter and indignity to human remains

There has been a big development in Kiran Dhesi's murder case. Kiran's boyfriend, Harjot Singh Deo has pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and indignity to human remains. Harjot appeared at Vancouver Supreme Court today for the hearing.Deo's lawyer stated that Deo was carrying a gun, which accidently fired. His lawyer added that thereafter Deo tried to take steps to try and hide her identity. Kiran Dhesi, a student of KPU was found dead in a burning car on August 2, 2017.The next hearing for this case is on Feburary 23rd.
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BCFeb 15, 2022

B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain

British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs starting tomorrow. People will be allowed to dance and mingle in public spaces starting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday but masks and the COVID-19 vaccine card will still be required at organized gatherings like weddings and sports tournaments. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. isn't out of the pandemic and officials know the virus could mutate into new variants that may evade immunity that has built up. Mask requirements, t
BCFeb 15, 2022

Surrey Hospitals Foundation receives $250,000 donation from BMO to benefit pediatric patients

BMO Financial Group has partnered with Surrey Hospitals Foundation with a gift of $250,000 to help further the professional development of pediatric nurses. This is the largest grant invested for pediatric nursing professional development in Fraser Health's history, and will benefit the health care of children in region. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the pediatric hub of BC as the largest provider of newborn and pediatric health care in the province, treating more than 50,000 babies and children annually. The Maternity Clinics at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC) see over
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BCFeb 15, 2022

B.C reports 2,701 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 2,701 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 341,286 cases in the province:Feb. 11-12: 1,151 new casesFeb. 12-13: 883 new casesFeb. 13-14: 667 new casesNote: The numbers of new and total cases are provisional due to a system-wide downtime.The new cases include:Fraser Health: 783Vancouver Coastal Health: 495Interior Health: 676Northern Health: 324Island Health: 423People who reside outside of Canada: noneThere are 803 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 119 are in intensive care.In the past 72 hours, 17 new deaths have been reported, for an overa
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BCFeb 15, 2022

Statue of Vancouver's Gastown founder torn down during women's memorial march

Police say they are investigating after a statue commemorating the founder of a Vancouver neighbourhood was pulled down during the annual Women's Memorial March on Monday.Police say several hundred people gathered around the statue of John Deighton, better known as "Gassy Jack," as the march wound past the landmark.They say in a statement that demonstrators tied ropes around the statue, pulled it down and then covered it in red paint.Deighton, who came to Vancouver from England in the mid-1800s is known for establishing Gastown, and his statue was given as a gift to the city on Valentine's Day
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BCFeb 14, 2022

Truck drivers face delays after Pacific border highway closed due to protests

Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, the province's solicitor general said Monday.Mike Farnworth also said the province supports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in using the Emergencies Act to deal with protests that are holding other parts of the country "economic hostage."Trudeau spoke with the premiers Monday about using the act, which would give the federal government temporary and extraordinary powers to curtail the demonstrations. In response to questions at a news conference about insurance policies, Farnworth said there have been a num
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BCFeb 14, 2022

ICBC set to launch online insurance renewals

People in British Columbian will soon have the added convenience of renewing their personal ICBC insurance policies online.Eligible ICBC customers with policies expiring on or after May 1, 2022, will have the option to renew their policy using their computer, tablet or mobile device. While May 1 will be the official launch date, customers can renew their insurance up to 44 days earlier, meaning some people will be able to renew online as soon as March 17, 2022. With support from ICBC’s broker network, the new online insurance service will enable customers to renew their current personal auto
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BCFeb 14, 2022

New Westminster man arrested after random transit riderspunched and kicked

A 35 year old New Westminster man has been arrested and Transit Police say five assault charges are being considered after random transit riders were punched or kicked. A release from Metro Vancouver Transit Police says five people were attacked between late October and the beginning of this month. None of them knew their attacker and police say even though the level of violence was escalating, none of the five was seriously hurt. The release does not say how quickly the suspect was arrested after the last attack on February 3rd, but Transit police say the man is known to them.

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Nine killed after UPS cargo plane crashes and explodes at Louisville airport

Emergency crews are combing through wreckage at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded during takeoff, killing at least nine people and leaving others unaccounted for. Authorities say the aircraft was bound for Honolulu when it caught fire shortly after lifting off the runway early Tuesday morning. Footage from witnesses showed flames erupting from the plane’s left wing and a thick trail of smoke moments before the aircraft plunged back to the ground, igniting a massive fireball. Part of a nearby building’s roof was torn apart by the
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BCNov 05, 2025

B.C. Premier and Coastal Nations urge Ottawa to keep North Coast oil tanker ban

British Columbia Premier David Eby has joined leaders from coastal First Nations in signing a declaration urging the federal government to uphold the moratorium on oil tankers along the province’s northern coastline. Eby said a single oil spill in the ecologically sensitive region could wipe out billions of dollars in coastal economic activity, warning that current technology cannot effectively clean up such a disaster. The call comes as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith renews her push to have the ban lifted as part of her government’s plan to pursue a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. Chi
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BCNov 05, 2025

B.C. finance minister urges Ottawa to match auto-sector aid with support for forestry industry

British Columbia’s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey is urging the federal government to provide the same level of support for the province’s forestry sector as it does for Ontario’s automobile industry. Bailey said she welcomes the overall direction of the federal budget released today, which she believes aligns with several of B.C.’s priorities. However, she emphasized that the province’s softwood lumber industry continues to face “extraordinary” duties and tariffs of more than 45 per cent, putting workers and communities under significant pressure. Her remarks followed an emergen