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BCFeb 16, 2022

Witnesses asked to come forward following indecent act at a school in New Westminster

On February 15th at approximately 11:00 am, New Westminster Police Department officers were called to Glenbrook Middle School for a report of indecent exposure.Staff at the school phoned the New Westminster Police Department to report that an unknown male exposed his genitals to a group of children on the school grounds. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, between 40 to 50 years of age, standing 5’6" tall, with a medium build, balding dark hair, wearing a blue puffy jacket, dark blue jeans, and black shoes. The suspect fled across 8th Avenue and towards McBride Boulevard and the Roy
BCFeb 16, 2022

Man dead after being stabbed in Abbotsford

Police say a man has died after being stabbed in Abbotsford. They say an officer was flagged down Tuesday afternoon and found the 30 year old man injured. Abbotsford police say he later died in hospital and RCMP homicide investigators are taking over the case. They say a suspect had yet to be identified. Abbotsford police on Twitter: Abbotsford Police Investigating a Homicide on Simon Ave. Victim is a 30-year-old male. Investigators are in the early stages. No information to suggest the public is at risk. IHIT has been called to scene.
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BCFeb 16, 2022

Kiran Dhesi's ex-boyfriend pleads guilty for manslaughter and indignity to human remains

There has been a big development in Kiran Dhesi's murder case. Kiran's boyfriend, Harjot Singh Deo has pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and indignity to human remains. Harjot appeared at Vancouver Supreme Court today for the hearing.Deo's lawyer stated that Deo was carrying a gun, which accidently fired. His lawyer added that thereafter Deo tried to take steps to try and hide her identity. Kiran Dhesi, a student of KPU was found dead in a burning car on August 2, 2017.The next hearing for this case is on Feburary 23rd.
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BCFeb 15, 2022

B.C. to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine rules remain

British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs starting tomorrow. People will be allowed to dance and mingle in public spaces starting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday but masks and the COVID-19 vaccine card will still be required at organized gatherings like weddings and sports tournaments. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. isn't out of the pandemic and officials know the virus could mutate into new variants that may evade immunity that has built up. Mask requirements, t
BCFeb 15, 2022

Surrey Hospitals Foundation receives $250,000 donation from BMO to benefit pediatric patients

BMO Financial Group has partnered with Surrey Hospitals Foundation with a gift of $250,000 to help further the professional development of pediatric nurses. This is the largest grant invested for pediatric nursing professional development in Fraser Health's history, and will benefit the health care of children in region. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the pediatric hub of BC as the largest provider of newborn and pediatric health care in the province, treating more than 50,000 babies and children annually. The Maternity Clinics at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC) see over
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BCFeb 15, 2022

B.C reports 2,701 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 2,701 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 341,286 cases in the province:Feb. 11-12: 1,151 new casesFeb. 12-13: 883 new casesFeb. 13-14: 667 new casesNote: The numbers of new and total cases are provisional due to a system-wide downtime.The new cases include:Fraser Health: 783Vancouver Coastal Health: 495Interior Health: 676Northern Health: 324Island Health: 423People who reside outside of Canada: noneThere are 803 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 119 are in intensive care.In the past 72 hours, 17 new deaths have been reported, for an overa
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BCFeb 15, 2022

Statue of Vancouver's Gastown founder torn down during women's memorial march

Police say they are investigating after a statue commemorating the founder of a Vancouver neighbourhood was pulled down during the annual Women's Memorial March on Monday.Police say several hundred people gathered around the statue of John Deighton, better known as "Gassy Jack," as the march wound past the landmark.They say in a statement that demonstrators tied ropes around the statue, pulled it down and then covered it in red paint.Deighton, who came to Vancouver from England in the mid-1800s is known for establishing Gastown, and his statue was given as a gift to the city on Valentine's Day
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BCFeb 14, 2022

Truck drivers face delays after Pacific border highway closed due to protests

Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, the province's solicitor general said Monday.Mike Farnworth also said the province supports Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in using the Emergencies Act to deal with protests that are holding other parts of the country "economic hostage."Trudeau spoke with the premiers Monday about using the act, which would give the federal government temporary and extraordinary powers to curtail the demonstrations. In response to questions at a news conference about insurance policies, Farnworth said there have been a num
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BCFeb 14, 2022

ICBC set to launch online insurance renewals

People in British Columbian will soon have the added convenience of renewing their personal ICBC insurance policies online.Eligible ICBC customers with policies expiring on or after May 1, 2022, will have the option to renew their policy using their computer, tablet or mobile device. While May 1 will be the official launch date, customers can renew their insurance up to 44 days earlier, meaning some people will be able to renew online as soon as March 17, 2022. With support from ICBC’s broker network, the new online insurance service will enable customers to renew their current personal auto

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BCMay 25, 2026

Langley RCMP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash on 48 Avenue

Langley RCMP say one person has died following a single-vehicle collision early Saturday in the Township of Langley. Police said officers responded at approximately 1:57 a.m. on May 24 to reports of a crash in the 20200 block of 48 Avenue. Emergency crews from the Township of Langley Fire Department, BC Emergency Health Services and Langley RCMP attended the scene. “Sadly, despite the rapid response and efforts of first responders, one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said in a statement released Sunday. According to Langley RCMP, the circumstances surro
IndiaMay 25, 2026

Punjab civic elections Tuesday to cover 103 urban local bodies across state

Voting for Punjab’s urban local body elections will take place Tuesday across eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, according to the Punjab State Election Commission. The commission said 3,545,567 voters are eligible to cast ballots in the elections, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A total of 7,555 candidates are contesting the polls across the state. According to information released by the commission, 1,613 candidates are contesting municipal corporation seats, while 5,142 candidates are in the fray for municipal councils and 800 candidates a
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CanadaMay 25, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit New York for investment and trade meetings

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to New York City on Wednesday and Thursday for meetings focused on investment, trade and economic growth, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. The PMO said Carney is expected to meet with chief executive officers, business leaders and investors during the two-day visit. The meetings are aimed at promoting Canada as a stable and competitive destination for international investment. On Thursday, Carney is also scheduled to deliver an address at the Economic Club of New York. According to the PMO, the prime minister will outline Canada’s new economi
WorldMay 25, 2026

Blast on train carrying military families kills at least 20 in Pakistan’s Balochistan province

At least 20 people were killed and more than 70 injured after an explosion struck a train carrying military personnel and their families in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Sunday, according to local authorities. Railway officials said the shuttle service was transporting soldiers and their families travelling home to celebrate Eid. The Balochistan provincial government blamed the attack on the Balochistan Liberation Army and described the incident as a suicide attack. Witnesses told authorities that a vehicle loaded with explosives collided with the train before detonating, triggering a l
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IndiaMay 25, 2026

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Partap Singh Bajwa Petition, Imposes Rs. 25,000 Fine

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation petition filed by senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa and imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000. In the petition, Bajwa had sought directions to the Punjab government and other authorities to initiate strict action against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kulwant Singh Bazigar over alleged remarks related to capturing voting booths during a public gathering. During the hearing, the Punjab Advocate General argued that the petition was filed just ahead of voting and failed to disclose details of an FIR registered against B