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BCMar 03, 2022

Burnaby RCMP looking to identify suspect after woman sexually assaulted

Burnaby RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking with her two children.The woman was walking near Humphries Ave. and 18th Ave. in Burnaby around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 21 when she was approached by a stranger.The man attempted to verbally engage with the woman before making an inappropriate comment and groping her. The suspect then hugged the victim before leaving the area. The suspect is described as:Asian male5'7"70-80-years-oldGrey hairBaldingAt the time of the incident he was wearing a red jacket that is believed to b
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BCMar 02, 2022

Illegal drugs and guns seized by police in Chilliwack

A search warrant executed by the Chilliwack RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit resulted in multiple arrests as well as the seizure of drugs and guns. On Thursday, February 24, 2022, the Chilliwack RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant in the 9700 block of Oak Street in Chilliwack. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of bulk quantities of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl as well as two loaded firearms.This location was of particular concern given its proximity to a community park and two child care centres, says Sergeant Krista Vrolyk, media spokesperson for t
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BCMar 02, 2022

RCMP shares street safety tips following report of child luring

Penticton RCMP is sharing street safety tips following a report that three young girls were approached by an older man asking if they wanted to go for a ride with them. On 2022-Feb-09 Penticton RCMP responded to the 1300-block of Kensington St, Penticton BC, after three young girls reported that they were approached by and 30-year old male asking if they knew where a local winery was and if they wanted to go for a ride with them.The girls demonstrated excellent Street Smarts by telling the man no, said Cst Dayne Lyons, Media Relations Officer with Penticton RCMP. The girls immediately left the
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BCMar 02, 2022

BC Ferries' Salish Heron is on the horizon

BC Ferries fourth Salish class vessel is expected to arrive in Victoria tomorrow – March 3rd.Salish Heron, which carries 138 vehicles and up to 600 passengers, will operate in the Southern Gulf Islands. The Salish Class vessels operate on liquefied natural gas, a cleaner fuel than diesel. The hull design creates a very small wake and the electric propulsion and structural design ensure a quiet ride. The vessel is identical to the three Salish Class ferries which entered service in 2017 and the standardized operations allows for crew and vessels to be interchangeable among routes.Following an
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BCMar 02, 2022

VPD investigation leads to arrest in international child porn case

A 22-month Vancouver Police investigation has led to more than two dozen criminal charges against a Vancouver man who allegedly made and distributed child pornography. "Online child exploitation cases are some of the most complex and disturbing for police, in part due to their digital nature and because the victims are often located around the world," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit worked for nearly two years to gather evidence and secure criminal charges in this case, which involved child sexual abuse material
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BCMar 02, 2022

VPD seeks person of interest in Tatlow Park homicide

Vancouver Police are releasing security video of a person of interest in the 2021 murder of Tatlow Park caretaker Justis Daniel, and ask anyone who recognizes the man to call police."The man shown in the video can be seen walking on the south side of Point Grey Road on the afternoon of December 9, 2021, the day we believe Justis was killed," says Constable Tania Visintin. "Investigators believe this man, could have information that may assist the investigation."On December 10, 2021 at around 11 a.m., Vancouver Police were called after Justis was found deceased inside his home near West 3rd Ave
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BCMar 02, 2022

Home sales in Metro Vancouver see a jump in February

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the region saw a 50 per cent jump between January and February in the number of homes sold, as the market experienced a modest increase in new listings.The B.C. board says Metro Vancouver home sales totalled 3,424 last month, down 8.1 per cent from 3,727 in February 2021 and up 49.8 per cent from 2,285 in January 2022. The board says last month’s sales were nearly 27 per cent above the 10-year February sales average and came as more people put their homes on the market.There were 5,471 new listings last month, up 8.4 per cent from 5,048 in Febr
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BCMar 02, 2022

Security guard killed in attack at UBC campus in Okanagan identified at Harmandeep Kaur

Following is the information posted by GoFundMe organizer Kuljit Pabla on the GoFundMe page: On February 26th, 2022, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Harmandeep Kaur, was brutally attacked and murdered while working as a security guard on the UBC Okanagan campus, succumbing to her injuries a day later. She was just 24-years-old.Harmandeep, originally from Kapurthla, Punjab, India, came to Canada in 2015 with the dream of furthering her education by attending university and eventually becoming a paramedic. Her path towards fulfilling this dream had not been easy as she first studied at
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BCMar 02, 2022

B.C. could drop more COVID restrictions: Dr. Bonnie Henry

British Columbia's provincial health officer says she's optimistic the province is moving to a "better place" that could see more COVID-19 restrictions lifted by mid-March, before spring break.Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday that a decline in hospitalizations, immunity from vaccination and the availability of at-home rapid tests point the way forward to normal activities like high school graduations, which youth in particular need to feel connected to others.However, she said not everyone will be ready or able to leave behind some pandemic measures like masks and physical distancing so it's impo

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Whitecaps prepare for first MLS conference final against Inter Miami

The Vancouver Whitecaps are in Florida as the club gets ready for a historic appearance in the Major League Soccer conference final. The matchup against Inter Miami marks the first time Vancouver has advanced this far in the league’s post-season structure. The Whitecaps face one of the highest profile opponents in MLS, with global star Lionel Messi leading Miami’s attack. Vancouver players say the spotlight does not change their focus. Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter told reporters he believes the team has the confidence and structure needed to compete for a place in the league championship
BCDec 05, 2025

B.C. adds jobs in November as province faces pressure from U.S. tariffs, new labour data shows

British Columbia recorded a modest increase in employment last month as new federal labour data pointed to steady economic conditions despite ongoing uncertainty in sectors such as forestry. The provincial government highlighted the gains on Friday after Statistics Canada released its Labour Force Survey for November. According to the survey, B.C. added 6,200 jobs in November and has gained more than 40,000 positions over the past year, led by manufacturing and construction. The province’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.4 percent, slightly below the national rate of 6.5 percent. Statistic
CanadaDec 05, 2025

Carney meets Trump and Sheinbaum in rare joint appearance at FIFA World Cup final draw

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington for the final draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the three leaders have appeared together since tensions rose over Trump’s recent trade actions. Carney entered a private viewing box reserved for the Canadian delegation shortly before the draw began. The box was located beside the American section, allowing for a brief exchange between the prime minister and President Trump. Earlier in the afternoon, Carney held a short me
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AlbertaDec 05, 2025

Teen charged in connection with overdose deaths on Tsuut’ina Nation

Calgary police say a 17-year-old has been charged following two fatal overdoses on the neighbouring Tsuut’ina Nation earlier this summer, an incident that has renewed concerns about youth involvement in the province’s illicit drug trade. Investigators allege the teen had been selling cocaine, including during school lunch hours. Officers executed a search warrant at a Calgary residence as part of the investigation. Police say they seized several items, including cellphones, cash, digital scales, bear spray and quantities of cocaine and methamphetamines. Authorities note that Alberta contin
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BCDec 05, 2025

Pedestrian dies after early morning collision with pickup truck in Abbotsford

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck early Friday morning in Abbotsford, in an area police say is known for limited street lighting. Abbotsford police report the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. on McCallum Road, just south of Busby Road and north of the Trans Canada Highway. First responders found the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, and the individual was later pronounced dead in hospital. Investigators say the driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and has been cooperating with officers. Early findings suggest that both the low lighting conditions a