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BCJan 12, 2023

Police search for blue Pontiac Sunfire after man brutally assaulted

The New Westminster Police are appealing for witnesses, and dash-cam footage after a man was found unconscious and suffering serious injuries near Begbie and Carnarvon Street. The man was sent to a local area hospital and was being treated for life-altering injuries.The incident happened on December 23, 2022 at approximately 11:15 pm. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit has learned the victim was assaulted by someone who was with two other people at the time of the assault. After the assault, the group left the area in a vehicle, and investigators are hoping by sharing video
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BCJan 12, 2023

Delta: High number of catalytic converter thefts reported

Delta is experiencing a high number of catalytic converter thefts. Since January 1st, 2023, the Delta Police Department (DPD) has received 33 reports of catalytic converter thefts. Most of these thefts have occurred overnight and are spread throughout Delta.Catalytic converters are stolen because they contain several precious metals more valuable than gold. As of December 2022, rhodium was worth $12,600/ounce, palladium $1,854/ounce, and platinum $1,021/ounce.
BCJan 11, 2023

IHIT investigate death of three in Surrey home

On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600 block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased adults inside the home, whom are believed to be part of the same family. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). "Investigators will continue to be in the area speaking to neighbours throughout the day," says Sgt. Timothy Pierotti, of IHIT. "Preliminary evidence suggests there is no ou
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BCJan 11, 2023

Police officer killed in B.C. avalanche ID'd as 43 year old Constable Wade Tittemore

A police officer killed in an avalanche while skiing in a backcountry area north of Nelson has been identified as a four-year member of the local force who moved to BC after an 11 year stint with the Calgary Police Service. The City of Nelson says 43 year old Constable Wade Tittemore died as the avalanche swept over him, while another officer 28 year old Constable Mathieu Nolet remains in hospital in critical condition. It says Tittemore was an avid backcountry enthusiast who loved skiing and hiking, and he had moved to Nelson with his wife and two sons. He and Nolet were off-duty yesterday w
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BCJan 11, 2023

VPD arrest leads to charges in assault of senior

A Vancouver Police investigation has led to criminal charges against an accused shoplifter who allegedly threw hot soup in the face of a downtown convenience store worker Sunday night. The 70 year old victim was injured when she tried to stop the would-be thief. The suspect, who was carrying a cup of instant noodles, allegedly threw the soup in the woman’s face and on her clothes. The suspect fled the store, but was arrested nearby after Vancouver Police responded to a 9-1-1 call from a witness. The suspect appeared in court Monday. He was charged with assault with weapon, assault causing b
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BCJan 10, 2023

Suspect arrested after police, paramedics shot with pellet gun

A Downtown Eastside man is in custody after Vancouver Police and paramedics were shot with a pellet gun fired from the window of a Hastings Street rooming house Sunday night. B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were working in the lane behind the Carnegie Centre, near Main and Hastings, around 11 p.m. when someone began firing from above, striking the first responders and their ambulance. The paramedics took shelter and notified Vancouver Police, who were also struck with pellets as they arrived on scene. One VPD officer suffered minor injuries after being shot several times. VPD’s Emergency
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BCJan 10, 2023

VPD investigates homicide at Fairview shelter

Vancouver Police are investigating the homicide of a 40 year old man, who was stabbed Sunday night outside a shelter on Yukon Street. The victim, a shelter resident, died in hospital around 10:30 p.m., after being stabbed during an altercation with another person near Yukon and West 5th Avenue. No arrests have been made.
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BCJan 10, 2023

Dash cam footage sought in alleged road rage ending in assault with a weapon

Richmond RCMP is seeking dash cam footage for an alleged assault with a weapon during a road rage incident. At approximately 7:06 pm on December 27, 2022 Richmond RCMP frontline officers attended the 6600 block of Steveston Hwy for an alleged assault with a weapon resulting from a road rage incident.According to the victim, a black Hyundai sedan was driving closely behind him through the Massey Tunnel and both vehicles exited Hwy 99 on the Steveston Hwy off-ramp. The victim said the two then proceeded Westbound on Steveston Hwy.As they proceeded Westbound, the other driver was allegedly swervi
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BCJan 10, 2023

Surrey: IHIT called out to residence in Fraser Heights

Surrey RCMP is on the scene at a residence in the Fraser Heights area where three deceased persons have been located inside the house. On January 9, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Surrey RCMP attended a residence in the 15600-block of 112 Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered three deceased persons inside the home, whom are believed to be part of the same family. No one else was located at the property. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with Surrey RCMP. Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase; however do not

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CanadaNov 04, 2026

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced an international tour of Europe and Asia from November 11 to 19, aimed at expanding trade and attracting new investment. During the visit, Carney will travel to Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China. He will begin his tour in Dublin, where he will attend the European Political Community Summit. Discussions are expected to advance efforts to make Canada the European Union’s first associate member. Carney will then travel to Manila to attend the ASEAN Summit as a guest, where the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement is expected to be finali
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AlbertaNov 04, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s Popularity Declines Following Referendum

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CanadaNov 04, 2026

China Extends Tariff Relief on Canadian Lobster, Crab and Canola Meal Until 2028

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, has announced that China will extend tariff relief on Canadian lobster, crab, peas and canola meal for another two years, until 2028. Sidhu said the agreement was originally set to expire at the end of this year but has now been extended for an additional two years. The announcement follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing in January. In March, China reduced tariffs on Canadian canola meal, while Canada lowered tariffs on certain Chinese steel and aluminum products, allowing them to enter the Canadian market. Sidhu is c
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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Canada’s Trade Diversification Agenda Unchanged Despite U.S. Election Results

Canada’s Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has reaffirmed that Ottawa’s trade diversification agenda will not be derailed by the results of the U.S. midterm elections. He said only Americans have the right to explain what issues influenced voters’ decisions, adding that Canada has no say in the matter. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned against assuming that the Democratic Party’s clean sweep means the trade war is over. He stressed that U.S. President Donald Trump still has full powers to impose tariffs and make trade-related decisions. However, Ford described the Democratic vic
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CanadaNov 04, 2026

Carney Confirms Trade Talks With U.S. Underway Since Weekend

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that trade talks with the United States have been underway since the weekend, following a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump last week. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Antigua and Barbuda, Carney said negotiations on a potential trade deal began after the call. He added that Washington had scaled back some of its demands, removing several key Canadian red lines from the discussions. These include Canada's laws protecting the French language and its right to independently negotiate free trade agreements with other countries. Me