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BCAug 22, 2022

Driver in hospital as police probe speed, medical issues in B.C. wedding crash

Police say the driver of an SUV that struck a wedding celebration in West Vancouver on Saturday, killing two people, remains in hospital as investigators look into whether speed or a medical incident was involved in the crash. Const. Nicole Braithwaite of West Vancouver Police told a press conference today that the scene of the incident at the 400 block of Keith Road was ``chaotic.'' She says two women in their 60s were pronounced dead at the scene, and seven people were taken to hospital, two in critical condition. Those taken to hospital include the driver of the 2016 Range Rover that struc
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BCAug 22, 2022

Shooting followed by a car chase and vehicle fire in Surrey

RCMP are investigating after an apparent shooting followed by a car chase and vehicle fire last night in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey. Mounties say a silver SUV was chasing another vehicle described as a newer-model black sedan. They say in a release that shots are believed to have been fired from the sedan and that the silver SUV was found engulfed in flames soon afterwards. Anyone with dashcam footage from the incident in the area of 68th Avenue between 151st and 152nd streets around 10:30 p-m is being asked to contact police.
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BCAug 22, 2022

VPD makes arrests as guns infiltrate tent city

Four men are facing multiple charges after Vancouver Police seized guns from inside the Hastings Street encampment Sunday morning. "We’re growing increasingly concerned for public safety in and around the encampment," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "Violence against the public and against our officers is on the rise throughout the Downtown Eastside, and the proliferation of guns in the encampment increases the risk to everyone." VPD officers responded around 8 a.m. Sunday, after receiving information that guns and drugs were being stored inside a tent near East Hastings and Carrall Street. Wi
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BCAug 22, 2022

Witnesses asked to come forward following robbery with weapon at grocery store

At approximately 7:00 pm on August 17th the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from staff at a local grocery store. According to staff, Loss Prevention Officers at the grocery store approached a male observed stealing merchandise from the store. In response, this male began threatening staff and making stabbing motions while holding scissors and a knife. New Westminster Police Department officers rushed to the scene and located someone matching the suspect description a few blocks away. At the time of the arrest, officers located a knife nearby.Since his arrest, 31 year ol
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BCAug 20, 2022

Greater Vancouver Zoo's missing wolf Tempest is found safe, returned to pack

A wolf missing from a British Columbia zoo has been found safe and returned to its pack. The Greater Vancouver Zoo says in a statement the discovery of the one-year-old female canine known as Tempest puts an end to a three-day search and rescue operation. It says the wolf was found near the zoo but does not elaborate on the location nor on her condition. Menita Prasad, the zoo's deputy general manager, said Thursday that nine wolves escaped after a perimeter fence and their enclosure were deliberately ``compromised.'' Workers and conservation officers began searching for the wolves after the
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BCAug 20, 2022

Caution urged following robberies involving drugging: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is cautioning members of the public following several instances involving individuals being drugged and robbed while utilizing escort services throughout the region. Police have become aware of several instances of individuals hiring an escort online, meeting at pre-arranged locations across the Lower Mainland, being drugged and waking up to find their valuables stolen. These occurrences are concerning as they pose a high risk to the health and safety of the individuals being drugged with unknown substances. If you have been drugged, it is highly recommended that you seek medical a
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BCAug 20, 2022

EV charging station altercation leads to the discovery of more than clean energy

Shortly before 7:30 pm on October 9, 2021, frontline Richmond RCMP officers responded to an EV charging station located in the 4600 block of No. 3 Road for a weapons call. It is alleged that a 59-year old Vancouver man, who was charging his electric vehicle at a public EV charging station, was threatened with violence. A fulsome investigation by the Richmond Mobile Enforcement Team (RMET) resulted in swift arrest of two individuals and the seizure of individually packaged drugs and an 18 cm (7 inch) knife. On August 9, 2022, charges were approved by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada aga
BCAug 19, 2022

Greater Vancouver Zoo says one of the grey wolves that escaped enclosure this week has been found dead

The Greater Vancouver Zoo says one of the grey wolves that escaped their enclosure this week has been found dead. The zoo's deputy general manager Menita Prasad tearfully told a news conference today that searchers were ``heartbroken'' to find a three-year-old female wolf called Chia dead on a roadside. Prasad says a second wolf is still missing and is believed to be in the vicinity of the zoo. Investigators suspect the wolves got loose when someone deliberately damaged the animals' enclosure.
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BCAug 18, 2022

Kevin Falcon and BC Liberals reaffirm commitment to second Surrey Hospital

BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon and Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal candidate for Surrey South, are reaffirming their party’s support for a second hospital in Surrey to meet the increasing needs of the fastest-growing city in British Columbia. "The NDP promised Surrey voters a full-service hospital, but all they’re getting is a glorified urgent care centre with just 168 beds, no ICU, and no maternity ward in Cloverdale. It’s simply not good enough for our province’s fastest-growing city," said BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon. "More than 50,000 people moved here to Surrey between 2016 and 2021

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AlbertaAug 18, 2026

Calgary-Shaw by-election set for Sept. 14 following vacant seat

Elections Alberta has confirmed that a by-election in the Calgary-Shaw provincial constituency will be held Sept. 14. The official writ for the election has now been issued. The seat has been vacant since May, when former Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz resigned following a recall petition launched against her. The United Conservative Party has nominated Mike Dery to contest the riding, while the NDP has nominated Kyle Campbell. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said electing Campbell would send a message to Premier Danielle Smith about her government's approach to separatists.
CanadaAug 18, 2026

Petition to Remove U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Surpasses 225,000 Signatures

A petition calling for the removal of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has surpassed 225,000 signatures, reflecting growing opposition to his comments and actions in Canada. The petition, launched by Calgary woman Lee Walker, alleges that Hoekstra’s statements have undermined Canada’s sovereignty. It calls for him to be declared persona non grata under the rules of the United Nations’ Vienna Convention and expelled from Canada. However, experts say Hoekstra’s actions have not reached the threshold that would normally justify such a diplomatic step. Green Party Leader Elizabeth M
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CanadaAug 18, 2026

Canadian exports face 50 per cent tariff threat as Carney speaks with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening as Canada faces the prospect of 50 per cent tariffs on some exports. Neither government has released details of the discussion. The tariff deadline is now less than 24 hours away. The federal government has indicated that Ottawa could respond with countermeasures if the U.S. tariffs take effect, raising the possibility of further escalation in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute. The new U.S. tariffs are expected to affect more than $20 billion worth of Canadian exports. Reports citing sources familiar with
BCAug 17, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Slam Eby Cabinet Shuffle

B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad and Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Eleanor Sturko have sharply criticized Premier David Eby’s latest cabinet shuffle. Rustad described the new appointments - including Josie Osborne as finance minister and Ravi Kahlon as health minister - as little more than a “musical chairs” exercise. He argued that replacing ministers will not address the province’s growing tax burden and large deficits, saying the Eby government has no concrete plan to bring spending and finances under control. Sturko, meanwhile, accused the NDP government of failing to address hom
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BCAug 17, 2026

Shots Fired at Abbotsford Home While Family Was Sleeping

A shooting at a home in Abbotsford is under investigation after several bullets were fired at the residence early Sunday morning. Police say they were called around 1 a.m. on August 16 to a home in the 2100 block of Enderby Street, near McMillan Road, after receiving reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found that the home had been struck by multiple bullets. Family members were inside the residence and asleep at the time of the shooting. Fortunately, no one was injured. The Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. Based on the initial findings, police do