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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
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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AlbertaMay 26, 2026

Alberta constitutional affairs adviser Jason Stephan resigns from role

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office says Jason Stephan has resigned as the government’s parliamentary adviser on constitutional affairs. Stephan, the United Conservative Party MLA for Red Deer-South, remains a member of the government caucus, according to the premier’s office. No reason was provided for the resignation, which the office said was submitted earlier this year. The constitutional affairs advisory role was created by the Alberta government last year and was described at the time as “critically important” to advancing the province’s interests in federal-provincial re
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BCMay 26, 2026

Firearms, prohibited weapons seized after Lake Country RCMP search warrant

Lake Country RCMP say officers seized multiple firearms, including prohibited and restricted weapons, during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 12000 block of Shoreline Drive on May 25. According to an RCMP news release, the warrant was obtained following reports that a firearm had been discharged in a Lake Country neighbourhood earlier this month. The search was carried out with assistance from the Southeast District Emergency Response Team. Police said officers seized eight firearms along with ammunition from the property. The residence was unoccupied at the time the war
WorldMay 26, 2026

Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon kills 12 ahead of planned U.S. talks

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people overnight, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The strike targeted an area in the Bekaa Valley late Monday as Israel intensified attacks against Hezbollah positions across southern and eastern Lebanon. The Israeli military did not comment directly on the reported deaths but said Monday it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. Rescue workers recovered a dozen bodies from the rubble following what Lebanese officials described as a wave of overnight airstrikes. The identities of those k
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BCMay 26, 2026

Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Surrey

The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Surrey that left one person injured Sunday evening. According to the Surrey Police Service, officers were called at about 7:34 p.m. on May 25 to a residence in the 12200 block of Southpark Crescent following reports of a suspicious man. Police said the man confronted responding officers after they arrived at the scene. Officers then discharged their service-issued firearms. Surrey Police Service officers and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics provided emergency medical treatment befo
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BCMay 26, 2026

IHIT launches homicide investigation after woman found dead in Mission home

Police in Mission are investigating the death of a woman found inside a home Sunday night as a homicide case. According to Mission RCMP, officers responded around 11:30 p.m. to a report of an injured person at a residence in the 33600 block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Officers arriving at the scene located a woman deceased inside the home. RCMP said a man was also found injured at the residence and was taken for medical treatment. Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening. Investigators confirmed both individuals lived at the home. Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding