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BCMar 01, 2022

Alleged carjacker charged following VPD arrest

A Vancouver Police investigation has led to charges against a Vancouver man in connection with an alleged carjacking in Fairview.The robbery occurred around 8:40 a.m. Sunday, after a 58-year-old woman was forced out of her vehicle near Cambie Street and West Broadway. An alert bystander called 9-1-1 and provided a description for VPD officers, who responded immediately.While some officers tended to the victim, others patrolled the city in search of the stolen car.Shortly before 10 a.m., a VPD officer located the suspect and the car in Strathcona. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.Chad
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BCFeb 28, 2022

Nanaimo home destroyed in an explosion

Emergency crews were in the area of Pine St at Fitzwilliam St of Nanaimo on Sunday.At approximatley 8:20pm, a vacant home was destroyed by an explosion. The immediate area was closed to the public after the incident. 2 people were injured in the incident according to reports. First responders asked motorists to avoid the area after the explosion. A nearby home was also impacted due to the strong explosion.
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BCFeb 28, 2022

UBC Okanagan gives update after security guard killed in an incident at the campus

Dear campus community,I want to update you on an incident that took place on our campus over the weekend. One of our security personnel was assaulted by a worker in the University Centre building. We were informed that the guard succumbed to her injuries. To protect her privacy and that of her family, we are not identifying her at this time.This is the kind of communication with our community that I hoped never to have to deliver.We are devastated that something like this would happen on our campus. My heart and my thoughts, and those of everyone at UBCO, go to the family. I understand that th
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BCFeb 28, 2022

Burnaby RCMP attempt to identify the suspect in a voyeurism incident

The Burnaby RCMP is looking to identify a suspect in a voyeurism incident.On February 11, 2022, at 8:00 p.m., the Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a voyeurism incident at a business in Metrotown. The victim reported that she was in a change room when she noticed the person in the next stall was recording her with his phone. The victim confronted the suspect, with the support of some other customers, however the suspect was able to flee the store.Suspect description:Approximately 6' tallMid 20’s in ageShort black hairNo facial hairWearing:Dark blue jacketBlue jeansWhite sneakersWhile the
BCFeb 28, 2022

VPD seeks witnesses, victims to violent attacks

Vancouver Police are appealing for victims and witnesses, after a 38-year-old man allegedly attacked at least five women and caused thousands of dollars in property damage during a 40-minute crime spree in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood Saturday afternoon."Once again, these attacks appear completely unprovoked, and they must have been terrifying for everyone involved," says Constable Tania Visintin. "We believe there are more victims, and likely dozens of witnesses, who have information and cell phone video footage that can help the police investigation."Vancouver Police began receiving
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BCFeb 26, 2022

Premier John Horgan announces two new ministeries

Premier John Horgan has announced the creation of a new ministry that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Former municipal affairs minister Josie Osborne was sworn in today as the new minister of land, water and resource stewardship, and will also be the minister responsible for fisheries. Horgan says the new ministry reorganizes several of the government's natural resource ministries and is the result of more than a year of talks with stakeholders including First Nations. But the Opposition BC Liberals say the government is b
BCFeb 26, 2022

B.C. premier condemns Russian leader Putin, says B.C. supports people of Ukraine

Premier John Horgan says British Columbia supports the people of Ukraine in their battle to turn back Russian military forces and President Vladimir Putin.He says B.C. is working with the federal government and will support whatever sanctions Canada can impose to help condemn Russian actions.Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, with reports of casualties on both sides of the conflict.Horgan says he hopes international pressure will convince Putin to turn back his troops.Earlier this week, B.C.'s political leaders, including Shirley Bond of the Opposition B.C. Liberals a
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

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BCMay 22, 2026

Surrey police seek help identifying robbery suspect near Central SkyTrain Station

Surrey Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to an alleged robbery near Surrey Central SkyTrain Station last month. According to a Surrey Police Service release, frontline officers responded on April 24 at about 7:10 p.m. after two people reported they had been assaulted, robbed, and threatened near the station. Police said a pair of Meta smart glasses was taken during the incident. Investigators released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward as the investigation continues. Police described the susp
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IndiaMay 22, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh accuses AAP leadership of “selling” Punjab posts after joining BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, has accused the AAP leadership of exploiting Punjab in a social media post containing a series of corruption allegations. Singh alleged that the party leadership had “sold everything,” including Rajya Sabha seats from Punjab and ministerial positions, claiming appointments were allegedly made in exchange for money. He further stated that he would reveal how certain individuals were appointed as ministers and officials “to loot Punjab” and deliver the proceeds to a person he refe
AlbertaMay 22, 2026

Former Durham officer arrested in Alberta on multiple sexual assault charges

Alberta RCMP have arrested a former Durham Regional Police officer who is facing multiple sexual assault and breach of trust charges linked to alleged incidents dating back more than 20 years. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit said the alleged offences occurred in 2003 and were investigated at the time. The civilian police watchdog said the case was reopened in 2024 after the complainant provided new information. The SIU said a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Kevin Seamons. RCMP arrested him in Alberta on Wednesday night. Seamons faces six counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual
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CanadaMay 22, 2026

Carney says Alberta central to Canada’s future after Smith referendum announcement

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Alberta remains a critical part of Canada’s future after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to include a separation question in a provincial referendum scheduled for Oct. 19. According to statements made Friday on Parliament Hill, the Alberta government plans to ask voters whether the province should remain part of Canada or pursue separation through a legal process. Carney said Canada is functioning as a successful country and described Alberta as essential to the country’s continued economic and political development. He said the federal govern
CanadaMay 22, 2026

China’s foreign minister to visit Canada next week amid improving bilateral ties

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Canada from May 28 to 30 in what officials describe as a step toward strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. The visit will mark the first trip to Canada by a Chinese foreign minister in nearly a decade. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said relations between China and Canada have recently improved and that both countries are working toward what he described as a “new type of strategic partnership.” According to the Chinese foreign ministry, Beij