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BCApr 06, 2022

Flights between Vancouver and Delhi suspended June 2 to early September

Air Canada will suspend its flights between Vancouver and Delhi beginning June 2 until early September 2022. The route is operationally constrained because of extended flying times and a re-fueling stop that is required due to the current flight paths taken to go around Russian and Ukraine airspace. Summer wind and weather conditions in South Asia are expected to compound these constraints, making the route unviable during this period.If you are scheduled to travel on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Delhi from June 2 until Sept. 6 (June 4 to Sept. 8 from Delhi to Vancouver), you will be
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BCApr 06, 2022

RCMP say man in mental health crisis allegedly stabs and injures B.C. officer

The Mounties say an officer is recovering from a stab wound after trying to make an arrest in Keremeos, B.C. The RCMP say in a news release police were called early Monday to a report that a man was outside a home screaming for help and was suffering from a mental health crisis.Police say when the officer was speaking to the complainant, the man fled into the home and the officer was stabbed after he followed.The release says the officer was able to take the man, who was known to the complainant, into custody and drive himself and the suspect to hospital.The officer was treated for serious but
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BCApr 06, 2022

“Fraser Valley’s First” Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Program announced

Western Community College, a designated private post-secondary institution in B.C., is pleased to announce that the college has recently been granted consent by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training to offer a Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) degree program. Our mission has always been to provide access to higher education opportunities that will enable our graduates to develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve their professional goals, while meeting the needs of their community, industry, and the province. In the last 10 years more than 7000 students have g
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BCApr 06, 2022

IHIT called after shooting in South Surrey

A man has been critically wounded in an early morning shooting at a south Surrey home, and RCMP say the victim is unlikely to survive. Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were called after the man was severely hurt when shots were fired just before 2 a.m. The Mounties say the attack does not appear random, but they've released few other details.
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BCApr 06, 2022

Fugitive back in custody after causing multi-car collision

A fugitive from Surrey faces multiple charges after attempting to flee from police and causing a multi-car collision in East Vancouver Tuesday night. A Vancouver Police officer was patrolling near Main Street and Terminal Avenue when he attempted to stop a vehicle that was allegedly driven by a 29-year-old man with 10 Canada-wide warrants, including charges for firearms and drug trafficking.The driver allegedly fled in the vehicle, striking multiple other cars before colliding with a building near Quebec Street and East 2nd Avenue. He then allegedly ran away from the crashed car and was arrest
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BCApr 06, 2022

Man charged in death of security guard at university campus in B.C.: RCMP

RCMP say a man has been charged in connection with the death of a security guard after she was attacked at UBC's Okanagan campus in Kelowna in February. The Mounties have said officers responded to a report of an assault and alleged a man who was working at the university had attacked a security guard. Kiranjot Kaur identified the woman who died as her 24 year old cousin, Harmandeep Kaur, who had come to Canada as international student in 2015 and recently received permanent residency status, with plans to become a paramedic. Police say a 22 year old Kelowna man has been charged with second-d
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BCApr 06, 2022

B.C. reports 258 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations continue to increase

B.C. is reporting 258 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 357,758 cases in the province.There are 334 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 35 are in intensive care.Note: An update on number of deaths related to COVID-19 will be provided on Thursday, April 7, 2022.There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Overlander (Interior Health) and Cowichan District Hospital (Island Health), for a total of 12 facilities with ongoing outbreaks. As of April 5, people not vaccinated accounted for 12% of the B.C. population, while they account for 17% of COVID-19 critical care patients
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BCApr 05, 2022

Multiple charges approved against alleged fraud ring in Richmond

Richmond RCMP Economic Crime Unit (ECU) began their investigation in October 2020. Over several months, Richmond ECU investigators collected evidence of alleged frauds being committed by four individuals, in multiple jurisdictions, including Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Kelowna and Regina. The investigation resulted in multiple search warrants being executed at locations allegedly connected to the fraud ring in Richmond and Vancouver.I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication the investigators from our Economic Crime Unit have demonstrated throughout the
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BCApr 05, 2022

VPD recovers gun, drugs during East Van traffic stop

A suspected East Vancouver dial-a-doper faces multiple charges, after Vancouver Police recovered a gun, ammunition, and drugs during a traffic stop Monday night. Two VPD constables were conducting patrols near Commercial Drive and East 4th Avenue around 8 p.m. when they spotted an unlicensed driver speaking to another man through the open window of his vehicle.When the officers stopped to investigate, one of the men tried to walk away and stash a bag inside a second car that was parked nearby. Officers discovered a 9mm pistol, ammunition, and a variety of controlled substances in that man’s

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CanadaMay 21, 2026

Ontario investigating suspected Ebola case linked to East Africa travel

Ontario health officials say a patient who recently returned from East Africa has been hospitalized and tested for Ebola as a precautionary measure. A spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health said the testing is being conducted under established medical protocols and “out of an abundance of caution.” Officials said there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the province. Public health authorities said infection-control measures have been implemented to reduce any potential risk of transmission. Officials also emphasized that Ebola does not spread easily through the air and said
CanadaMay 21, 2026

Toronto Pearson airport baggage tag scam linked to international drug smuggling investigation

A suspected international drug smuggling network operating through Toronto Pearson International Airport has been uncovered following the arrest of six baggage and ramp employees over the past year, according to reports citing an RCMP investigation. Authorities allege the scheme involved switching baggage tags on passengers’ luggage and replacing them with suitcases containing illegal drugs destined for international locations. The operation allegedly led to several innocent Canadian travellers being detained abroad on drug trafficking allegations. Reports indicate at least 17 passengers wer
AlbertaMay 21, 2026

Edmonton police seize $8M worth of cocaine in multi-province drug investigation

Edmonton police say a nearly two-year joint investigation involving police agencies in Ontario and Winnipeg has led to the seizure of $37.2 million worth of illegal drugs across Canada and the arrest of 33 people. According to the Edmonton Police Service, officers executed a search warrant on April 16 in the area of 109 Street and Jasper Avenue, where investigators seized approximately 80 kilograms of cocaine, 176 grams of methamphetamine, 50 pounds of buffing agent, a firearm, ammunition and about $30,000 in cash. Police estimated the street value of the cocaine at roughly $8 million. A 21-ye
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BCMay 20, 2026

Carney says new oil pipeline would require emissions plan, Indigenous consultation

Prime Minister Mark Carney says any future oil pipeline connecting Alberta to the British Columbia coast would depend on conditions including a major emissions-reduction project, economic benefits for B.C., and constitutionally required consultation with First Nations. Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Carney said the pipeline proposal discussed last week between the federal and Alberta governments would only move forward alongside the proposed Pathways Alliance carbon capture project. He said Indigenous consultation under Section 35 of the Constitution is “non-negotiable.”
AlbertaMay 20, 2026

Alberta ticket wins $12.5M share of Lotto Max jackpot

A Lotto Max ticket purchased in Alberta has won a $12.5-million share of the latest jackpot draw, according to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation. The corporation said the winning ticket was sold somewhere in Alberta outside the Edmonton and Calgary regions. Another winning ticket was sold in Quebec, splitting the $25-million jackpot between the two winners. Lottery officials said the Alberta ticket holder has one year from the draw date to claim the prize. The winning location and ticket holder have not yet been identified publicly. The jackpot split means multiple winners matched all sev