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BCSep 16, 2022

Commercial vehicle enforcement op in Richmond results in 62 violations being issued

RCMP say a recent check of 33 commercial vehicles in Richmond ended with all but four being taken off the road for immediate repairs. The one-day operation took place Monday. In all, Mounties say 62 tickets were issued for Motor Vehicle Act infractions and other violations of Motor Vehicle Act Regulations and the Commercial Transport Act. The spot inspections were carried out by Richmond and Surrey R-C-M-P, Delta Police, Richmond bylaw officers and members of Surrey's commercial vehicle inspection unit.
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BCSep 15, 2022

Surrey Council appoints 6 By-law Officers

Surrey City Council approved the appointment of 6 new By-law Officers during a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15. "I am happy to see 6 By-law Officers appointed in Surrey, including four designated as Community Patrol Officers," said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. "It is crucial that we have officers of all kinds patrolling our streets to help keep Surrey a safe, vibrant City as we continue to grow. By-law Officers play an important role in supporting the community’s well-being and livability."Of the 6 individuals appointed on Sept. 15, 4 are designated as Community Patrol Officers
BCSep 15, 2022

One man found with injuries in Cloverdale: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is investigating after a man was located with injuries outside a residence in the Cloverdale area. On September 15, 2022 at approximately 5:30 am police received a 911 call indicating a man was injured in the 5800 block of Angus Place. Upon attendance a 35-year-old male was located suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The victim was provided life saving measures, and was transported to hospital with serious injuries, not considered to be life-threatening. Investigators are canvassing the area and working alongside the Integrated Forensic Identification Team to p
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BCSep 15, 2022

Sharp-eyed store employees’ call to police results in return of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in Richmond

On August 31, 2022, Richmond RCMP responded to the 7800 block of Templeton Station Rd for an alleged theft-in-progress at a store within a mall. The complainant, an employee from the store, advised employees were, from a safe distance, following a woman who had allegedly stolen multiple items. Richmond RCMP frontline officers stationed at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) quickly responded and arrested two women. The two allegedly were in possession of three reusable shopping bags. A search incidental to arrest resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars-worth of clothing from mul
BCSep 14, 2022

Fatal shooting in Burnaby

A man has been killed in a deadly shooting on a usually busy Burnaby street. RCMP say it happened last night at around 11 p.m. and the unnamed victim died at the scene. Just a few minutes later officers were called to a burning vehicle on a quiet Burnaby street about seven kilometres from the homicide. The shooting and vehicle arson carry the hallmarks of previous targeted hits but police have not said if last night's attack might have been planned, and they are asking witnesses or drivers with dashcam video to contact them.
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BCSep 14, 2022

RCMP update probe of vandalism against B.C. gondola

RCMP have released more details about a suspect linked to the deliberate cutting of the huge cable supporting the Sea-to-Sky gondola in Squamish. The attacks, in 2019 and 2020, sent all the cars on the nearly five-kilometre long cable crashing to the ground. Sergeant Chris Manseau says police haven't identified the suspect but have shared a photo and want to charge the person with mischief endangering life, because the falling cable in 2020 narrowly missed a security guard who was underneath the gondola line when the cable was cut. Sea-to-Sky Gondolas has also doubled its reward to 500,000 do
BCSep 14, 2022

Richmond RCMP seeking public assistance to identify a robbery suspect

Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in an attempted robbery. At approximately 2:27 pm on June 1, 2022 Richmond RCMP responded to a business in the 5900 block of No 3 Rd for an attempted robbery.The victim advised she was seated inside of the business when an unknown man allegedly attempted to pull the woman’s purse off her arm. The victim attempted to hold on to her purse and was subsequently dragged across a table and struck a chair. The suspect then exited the business on foot, heading westbound.The victim suffered a serious injury as
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BCSep 14, 2022

Surrey civic election: United Surrey announces Public Safety Plan

Amidst public safety issues being reduced to electoral politics and instruments for division, United Surrey is proudly introducing its four-point Public Safety Plan for tangible, positive impact. Developed in collaboration with community leaders, each proposal is designed to have direct and immediate positive impact for Surrey residents.The four pillars of the United Surrey Public Safety Plan are:Donation of land holdings towards the construction of a new Surrey-based law enforcement training facility in collaboration with the provincial government and other Metro Vancouver municipalities in o
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BCSep 14, 2022

Groundbreaking ceremony for new Newton Community Centre in Surrey

The City of Surrey has begun construction of the Newton Community Centre. A groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 14 marked the occasion. "I am thrilled to be breaking ground for the Newton Community Centre," said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. "Early roadworks have been completed and work has now begun on this new public recreational facility. The Newton Community Centre will be a hub for Surrey residents, offering services and programs for all ages to enjoy. Council recognises the importance of providing opportunities for recreation and competitive play. That’s why we have invested $42

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IndiaAug 19, 2026

Farmers Suspend Protest at Punjab-Haryana Border, Meeting with Manohar Lal Set for September 4

Farmer organizations protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday announced the temporary suspension of their agitation. The decision came after Haryana authorities proposed a meeting with Union Minister Manohar Lal on September 4 to discuss the farmers’ demands. The protesting farmers had been sitting at the Khanauri–Data Singh Wala border point. On August 16, Haryana Police stopped a group of 51 farmers from proceeding towards Delhi. The farmers were undertaking a 228-kilometre-long “Kisan Bachao Padyatra” (Save Farmers March) to oppose the proposed India-U.S. trade agreement
AlbertaAug 19, 2026

Alberta AI Data Centres Face Public Scrutiny at Lacombe Town Hall

Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, is holding a town hall meeting in Lacombe this evening to hear residents’ views and concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. Plans to establish large-scale data centres in the area have faced opposition from some local residents and environmental advocates. Critics are particularly concerned about the large amounts of water the facilities could consume, their potential impact on the environment, and the heavy electricity demand that could put additional pressure on Alberta’s power grid and potentially increas
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BCAug 19, 2026

B.C. Government’s Decision to Shut Public Employee Directory Sparks Transparency Debate

The B.C. government’s decision under Premier David Eby to suddenly shut down its online directory of government employees to the general public has sparked a political controversy in the province. Opposition parties have accused the government of hiding information from the public and undermining transparency. The government, however, says the decision was made to protect employees’ safety, privacy and cybersecurity. Through the directory, members of the public could previously find out which employees worked in different government departments, their positions and how to contact them. Lan
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CanadaAug 19, 2026

Poilievre Targets Liberal Government Over ‘Catch-and-Release’ Bail System

The issue of bail for serious offenders in Canada has once again come under the spotlight. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized the Liberal government, accusing it of allowing dangerous offenders to remain in the community because of what he calls weak bail laws. Poilievre pointed to a recent incident in Windsor, Ont., involving 22-year-old Qasim Sabi, who has been accused of sexually assaulting two young boys. Police say Sabi was already facing allegations in an earlier case and was out under court-ordered conditions when the latest incidents allegedly occurred. According to po
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CanadaAug 19, 2026

Canada’s wildfire season could rank among country’s worst on record

Canada’s 2026 wildfire season is on track to become the country’s fourth-worst on record, with millions of hectares already affected and hundreds of fires still active. Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said during a virtual briefing Tuesday evening that the country remains in the middle of the wildfire season, with some regions facing difficult and uncertain conditions. According to the federal government, about 4.1 million hectares have been affected by wildfires so far this season. Roughly 580 fires are currently active across Canada, including about 30 that remain