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BCDec 08, 2021

17 year old girl found dead after being reported missing Sunday: Delta, B.C., police

A 17 year old girl who was reported missing Sunday has been found dead inside a home on Tsawwassen First Nation lands south of Vancouver, B.C. Delta police say officers searching for Maaike Blom discovered her body Tuesday. A man has been arrested in connection with her death, though police stress the investigation is in its early stages. They say in a statement that Blom was last seen by family members on Dec. 3 and her disappearance was considered out of character. Police said Monday when they released a missing person advisory that the teen went missing from her home on Tsawwassen First Na
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BCDec 07, 2021

Missing 21 year old Anmol Jagat found deceased

Delta police have posted a tweet and given information about a missing man who has been located deceased. Delta police posted a tweet: We have sad news to share. Unfortunately 21-year-old missing man Anmol JAGAT has been located deceased. Our thoughts are with his family and his loved ones. His death is not considered suspicious. Anmol Jagat was last seen on Oct. 24th He was last captured on video at 12:42 am, October 24 walking northbound in the 8100 block of 112A in North Delta. He was believed to have headed northbound on 112th after this. Any individuals or businesses with CCTV or dashcam
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BCDec 07, 2021

Police investigating vandalism to public washrooms

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of multiple complaints of vandalism to public washrooms within Surrey parks.Over the last few months, Surrey RCMP have received multiple calls of vandalism to public washroom facilities, particularly in the Cloverdale area. The damage has included smashed toilets, broken doors, partitions, vents, as well as stolen soap dispensers.Police are aware that these incidents could be related to a social media trend where youth film themselves causing damage to washrooms and post to apps such as TikTok.These acts of vandalism are unacceptable and have caused signific
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BCDec 07, 2021

Up to 25 cm of snow predicted for central and northern B.C. through to Wednesday

Snowfall warnings have been issued for parts of central and northern B.C. Environment Canada predicts 15 to 20 centimetres of snow will fall in the northeast, including the Prince George, Williston, McGregor and Peace River areas, intensifying throughout the day and continuing Tuesday night. The weather office warns that inland sections of the North Coast, including Stewart and Terrace, could see up to 25 centimetres of snow by Wednesday. An additional winter storm watch is posted for the Kitimat region with the added risk of freezing rain as southerly winds pick up and increase temperatures
BCDec 07, 2021

Suspicious vehicle fire in Port Moody believed to be connected with Coquitlam shooting

Police say they believe a suspicious vehicle fire in Port Moody, B-C, is connected to a shooting that occurred minutes before in nearby Coquitlam. A statement from Port Moody police says officers responded to a report of a silver sedan found burning on Saturday after being abandoned. Mounties in Coquitlam say they're now investigating any connection between the burned vehicle and the shooting, which may have been targeted. They say the victim, who was not known to police, was taken hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
BCDec 07, 2021

Progress being made in reopening damaged transportation routes in BC

Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says progress is being made in reopening damaged transportation routes, but the Coquihalla Highway, a major route to B-C's Interior, remains closed to all traffic until at least late January after sustaining bridge and road damage at numerous sites. He says rail traffic through the Interior to and from Vancouver has restarted for both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways, Highway 99 from Pemberton to Lillooet was reopened following a second slide, while Highway 7 between Agassiz and Hope was opened to non-essential traffic following several slides
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BCDec 07, 2021

B.C. reports 946 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 946 new cases of COVID-19, including 15 new epi-linked cases, for a total of 220,530 cases in the province:Dec. 3-4: 351 new casesDec. 4-5: 311 new casesDec. 5-6: 284 new casesThere are currently 2,876 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 215,190 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 241 individuals are currently in hospital and 89 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, 11 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,362.The new deaths in
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BCDec 06, 2021

VPD sting operation leads to arrests in Downtown Eastside

A months-long Vancouver Police investigation has led to multiple criminal charges and renewed concerns that criminal networks are trafficking massive amounts of stolen property in the Downtown Eastside. VPD’s Anti-Fencing Unit launched an undercover sting in April, sending entrenched officers to the Downtown Eastside to observe and gather evidence about the rampant trafficking of stolen property."These officers saw people openly selling drugs and stolen property – everything from power tools and electronics still in store packaging, to cosmetics, designer clothing, and sunglasses that stil
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BCDec 06, 2021

VPD recovers $75K in merchandise during pre-Christmas shoplifting enforcement

Vancouver Police arrested more than 200 offenders and recovered $75,000 in stolen property during a month-long anti-shoplifting campaign in the downtown core."Business owners and their staff continue to struggle with prolific, and often violent thieves, who seem to think they can steal with impunity," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "Since November 4, a dedicated group of VPD officers has worked directly with retail staff in the downtown core to identify and apprehend shoplifters. The results are alarming."The numbers:323 incidents investigated195 arrests330 criminal charges$75,052 merchandise re

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Small jet crash near Ankara kills eight, including Libya’s military chief

Eight people were killed after a small jet crashed near Turkey’s capital late Tuesday, including Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, Mohammed al-Haddad, Turkish authorities confirmed. The aircraft went down roughly 30 minutes after takeoff following a reported technical failure. Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the Falcon 50 jet disappeared from radar after issuing an emergency landing signal. Wreckage was later found in the Haymana district, south of Ankara, after overnight search and rescue operations by Turkish emergency crews. Those killed in the crash included General a
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BCDec 24, 2025

Surrey–Guildford Conservative candidate withdraws court challenge over narrow election loss

The B.C. Conservative candidate who narrowly lost the Surrey–Guildford riding in last year’s provincial election has withdrawn his legal challenge of the results, ending a court case that centred on alleged voting irregularities. Honveer Singh Randhawa, who was defeated by 22 votes, said Tuesday he has decided to drop his petition before the B.C. Supreme Court. In a written statement, Randhawa said his legal action had already led to what he described as a material outcome after the province’s chief electoral officer acknowledged that some violations had occurred. In his original filing,
BCDec 24, 2025

Man charged after alleged sexual assault in Penticton, police say

Penticton RCMP say a man is facing criminal charges following an alleged sexual assault reported in the city on Monday evening. Police were called shortly before 6 p.m. on December 22 to the 200 block of Orchard Avenue after receiving reports of a possible sexual assault in progress. According to investigators, several bystanders intervened and restrained the suspect until officers arrived at the scene. The victim was taken to hospital for medical assessment. Police have not released details about the victim’s condition. RCMP say Josiah Foisy has been charged with sexual assault and assault.
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BCDec 24, 2025

Burnaby RCMP seek public help after $100,000 Bobcat loader stolen in North Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify two pickup trucks believed to be involved in the theft of a Bobcat loader valued at about $100,000 in North Burnaby. Police say the theft happened on the afternoon of Sunday, November 30, when two pickup trucks arrived near the intersection of Midlawn Drive and Westlawn Drive in the Brentwood area. One of the trucks was towing an empty flat deck trailer. A short time later, both vehicles were seen leaving the area with the Bobcat loader loaded onto the trailer. Investigators describe the first suspect vehicle as a dark-coloured pickup
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BCDec 24, 2025

Richmond RCMP arrest 16 in targeted retail theft enforcement operation

Richmond RCMP say a targeted enforcement operation aimed at retail theft led to 16 arrests earlier this month, as police continue efforts to address repeat shoplifting and organized theft in the city. The arrests were made during a Project Boost and Bust operation carried out by frontline officers on December 13. The initiative is supported through the Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement Program and focuses on high-theft retail locations across Richmond. Police say most of the individuals arrested do not live in Richmond, reinforcing concerns that retail theft in the city is frequently d