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BCDec 01, 2022

Guns seized, charges sworn against Surrey man: Delta police

On November 24th, 2022, at 0420 am, a Delta Police Officer pulled over a truck for driving without any lights at 80th Ave and Scott Road. A second officer attended to assist the first officer. From the second officer’s vantage point, she was able to see a handgun in the truck in plain view. The driver was arrested without incident for possession of a firearm. A search of the truck then located a second gun. Both guns were loaded.Of concern to the police is that one gun is a "ghost gun." A ghost gun is a firearm that is produced or partially produced through the manufacturing of some parts us
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BCDec 01, 2022

B.C.’s highest honour recognizing 13 British Columbians

Janet Austin, lieutenant governor of British Columbia, and Premier David Eby at Government House as will bestow the Province's highest honour, the Order of British Columbia, on 13 exceptional British Columbians. Event date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022Time: 5 p.m.Location:Government House1401 Rockland Ave.Victoria Note: Christine Sinclair, O.C., will be attending virtually and Dr. Nadine Caron is deferring investiture until 2023.Appointed to the order for 2022 are:Dr. Nadine Rena Caron of Prince GeorgeKúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of KamloopsNezhat Khosrowshahi of VancouverKathy Kinloch of SurreyJ
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BCNov 30, 2022

At least 179 lives lost to toxic drugs in B.C. in October

Preliminary reporting from the BC Coroners Service shows that illicit drugs have caused the deaths of at least 1,827 British Columbians in the first 10 months of 2022. "Despite the efforts of many, this public-health emergency continues to devastate families thoughout our province," said Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner. "The increased toxicity and variability of the illicit drug supply has created an environment where everyone who uses substances is at risk. This vulnerability is even greater for individuals who live outside the urban centres where the limited number of safer supply programs are
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BCNov 30, 2022

Police seek video of roll-over collision involving high-risk missing person’s vehicle

Coquitlam RCMP is seeking video footage of an Abbotsford collision involving the vehicle of missing person, Jodine Millar. Abbotsford Police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision east-bound on Highway 1 at No. 3 Road in Abbotsford shortly after 8:50 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022. The vehicle involved belongs to Coquitlam RCMP’s high-risk missing person, Jodine Millar, who was reported missing from Coquitlam on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Witnesses advised that the brown 2011 Hyundai Tucson with Manitoba licence plate FXU195, had been speeding when it veered off the road an
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BCNov 29, 2022

VPD seeks witnesses to serious collision

Vancouver Police are looking for witnesses and dash-cam video, after a driver lost control of a car Friday night and struck a pole, leaving three passengers with significant injuries. The collision occurred at 9:25 p.m. Friday, as a brown 2002 Buick Century traveled along East Cordova Street, near Powell Street. The driver lost control of the car, causing it to leave the road and strike a pole. Three passengers, all in their 30s, suffered a number of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, including broken bones and broken teeth. The driver, a 35-year-old Vancouver man, was arrested at th
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BCNov 29, 2022

Man charged in 2018 Chilliwack cold case

An Alberta man has been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the 2018 homicide of 27-year old Kyle Cromarty of Chilliwack. Background: On October 4, 2018, while responding to a call of a man in medical distress in the 46600-block of Yale Road in Chilliwack, BC, officers from the RCMP’s Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) located Kyle Cromarty suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Cromarty was transported to the Chilliwack General Hospital and later died as a result of his injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and w
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BCNov 28, 2022

AbbyPD use of force incident captured on video

On the evening of November 26th, AbbyPD officers were present at the Offspring Rock Concert at the Abbotsford Centre located at 33800 King Road. After the concert was let out, officers were dealing with a member of the public when an unrelated citizen, who became the subject of the video, began to interfere with the officer’s investigation.During this time, the man ignored police direction to disengage, but he continued. As a result of the man’s actions, police advised him that he was under arrest for obstruction. During the arrest, the man continued to be non-compliant, resulting in the o
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BCNov 26, 2022

Richmond RCMP: Missing person to locate, Chantal Westwood

Richmond RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a high-risk missing female. Chantal WESTWOOD was last seen around midnight on November 24, 2022 around the 7000 block Gabriola Cres in Richmond. Chantal WESTWOOD is known to frequent the Walley area in Surrey, and Langley where she previously resided.Chantal WESTWOOD is described as (please see attached photo): - A Caucasian female;- 45 years old;- 5 ft 8 inches tall;- Approximately 119 lbs;- Long blonde hair
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BCNov 26, 2022

Maple Ridge: Body located in burnt vehicle

Ridge Meadows RCMP are actively investigating a suspicious death that occurred overnight. On November 24, at approximately 11:15 pm, Ridge Meadows front line officers responded to a report of a vehicle fully engulfed at the 14300 block of 256th Street. Maple Ridge Fire Department was on scene to extinguish the fire. In the subsequent search of the vehicle, a body was located.It is still in the early stages of the investigation and the Ridge Meadows RCMP will be working with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). It is unknown at this time if this is related to the Lower Mainland ga

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BCNov 13, 2026

Two Women Charged After Separate Violent Shoplifting Incidents in Downtown Vancouver

Two women have been charged with robbery and assault following two separate violent shoplifting incidents in downtown Vancouver on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the first incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. at a clothing store near Granville and Robson streets. A 60-year-old woman allegedly stole clothing and left without paying. When a security guard attempted to stop her, she became violent and assaulted the guard's hand. About an hour later, a second incident occurred at an electronics store in the same area. A 43-year-old woman allegedly stole a speaker and attempted to flee. Whe
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

RCMP, FBI Disrupt Three Major International Malware Networks in Global Operation

Canada’s RCMP, in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other international partners, has announced the disruption of three major international malware cybercrime networks under Operation Endgame. The operation targeted three dangerous malware networks — Russia-based GootLoader, CastleRAT and StealC. Coordinated by European Union agencies Europol and Eurojust, the multinational operation involved law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and several other countries. During the operation, authorities
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IndiaNov 13, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal on November 15

Former Punjab minister Bibi Jagir Kaur is now set to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 15. She was originally scheduled to join the party on November 13, but the programme was postponed because SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was in Delhi. As per the revised schedule, Sukhbir Badal will visit her residence in Begowal, Kapurthala district, on Sunday. Jagir Kaur’s political secretary announced the new date of her return to the party through social media. It is worth mentioning that Bibi Jagir Kaur has been associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), led by Giani Harpreet
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Mark Carney Personally Leading Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations, Says Mélanie Joly

Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has clarified that Prime Minister Mark Carney is personally leading the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Joly said Carney is the chief negotiator in the discussions, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc working alongside him. She added that both leaders remain actively engaged in ongoing talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. The clarification comes after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed in August, followed by the introduction of new tariffs. However, high-level contacts have r
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IndiaNov 13, 2026

Court to Decide on Amritpal Singh’s Custodial Parole Date on November 16

The Amritsar court will now decide on Monday, November 16, the date for the one-day custodial parole granted to jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to attend the last rites of his grandmother. Earlier, on Friday morning, the court had granted him one-day custodial parole for November 14. However, his lawyer’s initial application had sought permission for him to attend the cremation on November 14. Due to delays in the court proceedings, only one day remained to complete the necessary legal formalities and arrange his transfer from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to Punjab. As a result, the cremat