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BCMar 30, 2022

One person hospitalised after a serious crash in Surrey

One person is in hospital following what Surrey police are calling a serious crash between two vehicles.Police say the collision took place yesterday around 4:30 p-m at the intersection of 24 Avenue and King George Boulevard.They say the crash involved two vehicles and a pedestrian.Police say the investigation is in its early stages and no other details were given.
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BCMar 30, 2022

B.C. reports 287 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death

B.C. is reporting 287 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 355,935 cases in the province.There are 273 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 46 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, one new death (Northern Health) has been reported, for an overall total of 2,990.From March 21-27, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 16.5% of cases and from March 14-27, they accounted for 22.3% of hospitalizations.Past week cases (March 21-27) - Total 1,517Not vaccinated: 230 (15.2%)Partially vaccinated: 20 (1.3%)Fully vaccinated: 1,267 (83.5%)Past two weeks cases hospitalized (March 14-27) - T
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BCMar 30, 2022

Two men from Burnaby among 22 people arrested in an investigation into a Canada-wide operation involving the trafficking of illegal drugs and firearms

RCMP say two men from Burnaby are among 22 people arrested in an investigation into a Canada-wide operation involving the trafficking of illegal drugs and firearms. Manitoba RCMP say Project Divergent started in 2018 after their criminal analyst noticed some trends regarding the international smuggling of drugs into Canada. They say the investigation reached as far as Columbia, the U-S and Greece and discovered a connection with the Hells Angels. Police say they are still search for two suspects including a 24 year old man from the Lower Mainland who is still believed to be in the area. Click
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BCMar 30, 2022

First sensor in Canada's new earthquake warning system installed in Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay

The first sensor in Canada's new earthquake warning system has been installed in Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay. About 400 of the censors will be installed mainly in BC along the coast in the system expected to be operational by 2024. Natural Resources Canada says the sensors will detect the initial jolt of an earthquake, alerting people before slower and often more damaging waves come seconds later. An outreach officer with the program says that few seconds can give people time to cover and protect themselves from falling debris.
BCMar 29, 2022

B.C.'s children's rep says funding practices for Indigenous child welfare are flawed

British Columbia's representative for children and youth says the system of funding child welfare services for Indigenous kids is ``deeply flawed'' and there's an urgent need to overhaul practices to make data accessible and transparent. Jennifer Charlesworth says in a report released today that data from the Children's Ministry makes it impossible to compare allocation of funds for First Nations, Metis, Inuit and urban Indigenous youth with non-Indigenous service providers. Charlesworth says there's no way to know how much money is being spent on child welfare for Indigenous children in orde
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BCMar 29, 2022

B.C. doctor alleged to be opposed to COVID-19 regulations suspended during probe

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia says it has suspended a doctor from practising while it completes an investigation into allegations that he circumvented COVID-19 public health orders.The interim suspension order, effective March 24 but posted on the college's website on Monday, affects Dr. Stephen Malthouse, a family practitioner on Denman Island.The order says an inquiry panel hasn't decided on the merits of the allegations, but it has determined there would be "a real risk of harm to the public" if Malthouse continued to practise without restriction.It says Malthou
BCMar 29, 2022

Surrey RCMP investigating fourth reported shooting in the past six days

Surrey R-C-M-P are investigating more gunfire reports in the city, following a series of targeted shootings over the past week.Police say they received reports of shots fired in Whalley yesterday and found evidence of a shooting, including bullet casings in the street, but no victims or suspects were found.The Mounties say Monday's gunfire was the fourth reported shooting in the past six days, with the other three believed to have been targeted attacks.They are investigating possible ties between the series of shootings and the local drug trade, as well as the wider Lower Mainland gang conflic
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BCMar 29, 2022

B.C. reports 556 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 556 new cases of COVID-19, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 355,648 cases:March 25-26: 207 new casesMarch 26-27: 197 new casesMarch 27-28: 152 new casesThere are 288 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 48 are in intensive care.In the past 72 hours, six new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,989.There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks. The outbreak at Hillside Village (Interior Health) has been declared over, for a total of six facilities with ongoing outbreaks. From March 18-24, people not fully vacc
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BCMar 28, 2022

B.C. prepares to strengthen protections for homebuyers

Amendments to the Property Law Act introduced on Monday, March 28, 2022, will enable the creation of a new Homebuyer Protection Period to protect people buying a home in a challenging real estate market. The Homebuyer Protection Period, sometimes called a "right of recission," responds to concerns that in the highly competitive housing market, buyers are reporting pressure to submit offers without basic conditions intended to protect their interests.The amendments would enable the creation of a period to give people buying a home more time to consider their offers, ensure financing and obtain

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BCApr 30, 2026

Eby says MLS talks on Whitecaps 'constructive' as deleted post stirs controversy

B.C. Premier David Eby said talks with Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber on the Vancouver Whitecaps' future were ``constructive,'' as relocation concerns grow. Garber is in Vancouver for FIFA Congress events and met with Eby on Wednesday, following reports that the league has discussed relocating the club, with Las Vegas a leading option. Eby released a video Wednesday night saying the province is ``at the table fighting hard'' to keep the team in Vancouver, calling its loss ``not an option.'' David Eby on X:Premier David Eby on X (screengrab)Hours later, a now-deleted post from Garb
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CanadaApr 30, 2026

Carney appoints Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Member of Parliament and former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union, according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. Wilkinson, who represents North Vancouver–Capilano, previously served in senior cabinet roles under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, including minister of natural resources and minister of environment and climate change. The Prime Minister’s Office said Wilkinson brings “proven experience, judgment and leadership” to the role as Canada seeks to strengthen its
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CanadaApr 30, 2026

Carney to visit Saudi Arabia amid renewed Canada–Gulf relations

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit Saudi Arabia in the coming period, in what would be the first trip by a Canadian prime minister to the kingdom in at least two decades. According to government officials, the visit follows an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and comes after recent efforts by both countries to rebuild diplomatic ties that were strained for several years. The dispute dates back to 2018, when the former Trudeau government criticized Saudi Arabia’s justice system and raised concerns about the arrest of women’s rights activists. In response, Saudi
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BCApr 29, 2026

Vancouver Police searching for missing man with liver disease

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a missing man who was last seen near the 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station on the morning of April 25. Gurminder Dhaliwal is a 46-year-old South Asian man who suffers from liver disease, who has difficulty walking because of his illness. Mr. Dhaliwal is 6'2" and weighs 196 lbs. He was last seen wearing Merrell hiking boots and a blue or grey hoodie with “Team Canada” written on the front. Mr. Dhaliwal’s family wants people to know he is not a risk to the public. If seen, please call 911 and wait with Mr. Dhaliwal un
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BCApr 29, 2026

Federal government allocates up to $145M for World Cup security in Toronto, Vancouver

The federal government says it will provide up to $145 million to support security operations during FIFA World Cup matches scheduled this summer in Toronto and Vancouver. According to a Public Safety Canada news release, the funding responds to “specific operational needs identified by the host provinces and cities,” where 13 matches are set to take place in June and July as part of the tournament co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico. The federal government says the funding is intended to reduce financial pressure on municipal and provincial governments while ensuring law enf