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BCFeb 26, 2022

Vancouver police seek witnesses after 'violent swarming' in downtown park

Police in Vancouver have released a video they acknowledge is troubling to watch, but say they hope it leads to identifying those who attacked a man in the city last weekend.The video shows two men taking turns punching a man's face and kicking his head and stomach as he lies on the ground, while a group of onlookers watches and films the attack.Police say the victim was later found at his home with significant injuries after someone called 911 on his behalf and he required hospitalization.They say officers quickly located and arrested one of the suspects, a 19-year-old man who has since been
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BCFeb 25, 2022

Police seeking information after attempted robbery in Richmond

Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on February 18, 2022, frontline Richmond RCMP officers responded to the parking lot of 8200 Ackroyd Road after receiving a report of an attempted robbery. It is alleged that a gray SUV approached an 88-year old woman who was walking at the time. One of the occupants of the SUV tried pulling her inside the vehicle and stealing her purse. The suspect or suspects then fled in this vehicle after their attempt was unsuccessful. Frontline officers combed the surrounding area but were unable to locate the vehicle or suspects involved. The Richmond woman was luckily unharmed, b
BCFeb 25, 2022

Abbotsford man sentenced for 10 years in prison for 2020 attempted murder

An Abbotsford man was sentenced yesterday (February 22nd) after pleading guilty for his part in the November 2020 Attempt Murder at the Sandman Signature Hotel. Many will recall the somewhat bizarre events of November 17th, 2020, when a man and woman were found suffering from gunshot wounds outside the front entrance of the Sandman Signature Hotel in North Langley. A gold van was reported fleeing the scene and was found burning a short time later in Walnut Grove. Two males were seen jumping from the burning vehicle as it rolled through the intersection of 88th Avenue and 216th Street.Ishaan MU
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BCFeb 24, 2022

President of Vancouver chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Council says organization shocked by the Russian invasion

The president of the Vancouver chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Council says members of her organization are shocked by the Russian invasion. Iryna Shyroka says her family is in western Ukraine and when she called them yesterday, she could hear announcements telling people to take shelter. Shyroka says she is doing everything possible to assist Ukrainian residents by organizing rallies today and Saturday in downtown Vancouver. She says the invasion threatens global security and voices opposed to the Russian action must be heard.
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BCFeb 24, 2022

Premier John Horgan calls Russia's attack on Ukraine a 'dark day'

Premier John Horgan says this is a ``dark day'' and Russia's attack on Ukraine ``must be condemned.'' Horgan posted a social media statement today, just hours after Russian forces entered Ukraine, targeting airports and communication sites. The premier says the action is an ``unprovoked war of aggression.'' Iryna Shyroka, president of the Vancouver chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Council, says the invasion threatens global security and she has organized rallies today and Saturday in downtown Vancouver so everyone opposed to the war can be heard.
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BCFeb 24, 2022

17 records set across southern BC as tempratures hit new low

Environment Canada says chilly conditions that broke many south coast temperature records over the last few days will persist into Friday. The weather office is maintaining special weather statements for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Howe Sound until at least tomorrow morning, warning of overnight temperatures to minus 5C and wind chill values making it feel as cold as -10. A total of 17 records were set across southern BC yesterday as the mercury hit new lows for the day. At -7.7 C, the Duncan area of Vancouver Island edged its old record of -7.2, which has stood since 1917 while ot
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BCFeb 24, 2022

B.C. reports 799 new COID-19 cases and 1 death

B.C. is reporting 799 new cases of COVID-19 today, for a total of 346,196 cases in the province.The new cases include:Fraser Health: 109Vancouver Coastal Health: 52Interior Health: 280Northern Health: 214Island Health: 140People who reside outside of Canada: fourNote: 97 cases reported in Northern Health as new today are due to data corrections for historical cases reported between April 2021 and February 2022.There are 653 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in B.C., and 108 are in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, one new death (Northern Health) has been reported, for an overall total
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BCFeb 24, 2022

Free COVID-19 rapid tests to be made available in B.C. for 70 and up starting Friday

Rapid tests and the option for a new vaccine will be available soon for British Columbia residents. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says one rapid test box containing five tests will be available at pharmacies at no cost starting Friday for those 70 years and older. She says the tests should be picked up when people are asymptomatic and be used one test at a time when they have symptoms. Dr. Henry says the tests will be made available to all age groups over the next month as additional shipments of 12 million tests are sent to the province. Dr. Henry says Novavax, the new protein-b
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BCFeb 23, 2022

Search continues for high-risk missing youth Lia Barker: Victoria police

Patrol officers are asking for your help to locate high-risk missing youth Lia Barker.Lia is described as a 16-year-old Caucasian girl standing five feet, seven inches tall, with a slim build. Lia has shoulder-length dyed blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black sweater, black sweatpants, and grey boots. Recent photographs of Lia are below.Lia was last seen in Victoria on the morning of February 1st, and investigators are concerned about the length of time that Lia has been missing. Lia may have travelled to Vancouver. Patrol officers are working to locate Lia and ensure th

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CanadaApr 06, 2026

Advance polls close Monday in three federal byelections that could affect Liberal seat count

Advance polling stations in three federal byelections in Ontario and Quebec are set to close at 9 p.m. Monday, according to Elections Canada, with voting continuing at local Elections Canada offices until 6 p.m. Tuesday. The byelections, scheduled for April 13, were called last month for the Toronto-area ridings of Scarborough Southwest and University–Rosedale, and the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne. Voters in all three ridings also have the option to apply to vote by mail before Tuesday. According to Elections Canada procedures, the Terrebonne byelection follows a Supreme Court decision
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CanadaApr 06, 2026

Artemis II crew sets new distance record on lunar flyby, NASA says

A crew of Canadian and American astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a new milestone in human spaceflight, travelling farther from Earth than any humans in history, according to NASA. The four-person crew includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and U.S. astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch. The agency said the Orion spacecraft reached an estimated distance of about 406,000 kilometres from Earth as it passed near the Moon, surpassing the previous record of 400,171 kilometres set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970. According to NASA, the spacecraft flew app
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AlbertaApr 06, 2026

Lethbridge police seek suspect driver in hit-and-run investigation

Lethbridge Police Service says it is seeking the public’s help to identify a driver involved in a hit-and-run that damaged a parked vehicle. According to a police release, the incident occurred between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on March 24 in the 900 block of 18 Street North. Investigators say a vehicle struck a parked white SUV and left the scene without stopping. Police confirmed the SUV sustained significant damage. No injuries have been reported. Based on debris recovered at the scene, officers have identified the suspect vehicle as a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. The investigation remains ongoing.
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BCApr 06, 2026

B.C. Ferries cancellations draw criticism from Opposition transportation critic

Ongoing sailing cancellations at B.C. Ferries are facing renewed criticism from the Opposition, with Conservative transportation critic Harman Bhangu calling for a leadership overhaul at the Crown corporation. In a statement, Bhangu, MLA for Langley–Abbotsford, said repeated weekend and Monday cancellations have left passengers dealing with continued disruptions. He attributed the service issues to vessels being out of service, operational challenges and what he described as a growing list of cancelled sailings. According to Bhangu, the situation reflects a broader failure within the ferry s
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WorldApr 06, 2026

Trump says Tuesday deadline for Iran deal is final, warns of military action

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that a Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal remains firm, warning that U.S. forces could launch broad attacks on Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached. Speaking to reporters during an Easter event at the White House, Trump described Iran’s latest proposal as “a significant step” but said it does not meet U.S. expectations. “It’s not good enough,” he said, adding that the conflict could end quickly if Iran complies with specific conditions. According to Trump, negotiations have been conducted indirectly through Pakistan, wi