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BCJun 16, 2022

2 vehicles impounded for excessive speeding in Burnaby and Coquitlam

Police in Burnaby and Coquitlam have given information about 2 vehicles that were impounded for over speeding. Police shared pictures of the vehicles involved in excessive speeding. Both the vehicles were impounded for 7 days. Burnaby RCMP on Twitter: We just caught this driver ⬇️ going 155 km/hr on Lougheed Hwy during rush hour. Excessive speed ticket issued and vehicle impounded for 7 days. Coquitlam RCMP on Twitter: 106km/h in a 50km/h zone, up hill, on Austin Ave resulted in an excessive speeding ticket and a 7 day vehicle impoundment.
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BCJun 16, 2022

Vancouver school evacuated for second time in 24 hours after weapon report

A school in east Vancouver was evacuated for the second time in less than 24 hours after police said they received reports of a person with a weapon. The Vancouver Police Department issued a statement on Twitter Thursday, saying Killarney Secondary, which has about 2,000 pupils, was put on lockdown as the Emergency Response Team conducted a room-by-room search. VPD says no armed person was located and no one was hurt. The report comes after an incident in which bear spray was set off at the same school on Wednesday, contaminating nearly two dozen students and staff and forcing an evacuation.
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BCJun 16, 2022

Okanagan Lake levels reach 'full pool' with delays in B.C's spring thaw

Lakeshore residents in British Columbia's Okanagan region are the latest to be warned about the potential for flooding. A statement from the City of Penticton says Okanagan Lake has reached full pool, which a Ministry of Forests fact sheet says is the preferred level at the end of spring runoff.The lake is far from the record levels set during flooding in 2017, but with this year's run-off delayed by cool weather and Environment Canada warning of thundershowers, low-lying residents in Penticton have been told to prepare for high water.The advice comes as the River Forecast Centre lifts high st
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BCJun 16, 2022

Long-awaited report into money laundering in B.C. highly critical of RCMP and former Liberal government

The long-awaited report into money laundering in BC is highly critical of the RCMP and the former Liberal government for letting the crime grow but says there is no evidence of corruption. The report released today by former BC Supreme Court justice Austin Cullen says the RCMP allowed growth in money-laundering to continue unchecked since 2012 due to a lack of attention. It also say the Liberals including former premier Christy Clark knew suspicious cash was circulating in Vancouver-area casinos but failed to do enough to stop it. Cullen says money laundering has been left largely ignored for
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BCJun 16, 2022

Protesters charged after attempted bridge blockade in Vancouver

Three alleged protesters have been criminally charged following an attempted blockade on the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge Monday morning. Vancouver Police arrested the demonstrators during rush-hour, after they allegedly drove a car onto the bridge and attempted to lock themselves inside.Kathleen Higgins, 28, William Winder, 69, and Deborah Tin Tun, 37, are all charged with mischief. They were released from custody after attending court and agreeing not to deliberately block or impede traffic on any roadway in B.C.Two additional protesters arrested during the attempted blockade are due back in
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BCJun 15, 2022

Police seize drugs, cash and loaded gun in Surrey

Surrey RCMP’s Community Response Unit’s investigation leads to the seizure of drugs, cash and a loaded handgun from a residence in the Whalley area. On June 3, 2022, the Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit executed a search warrant on a residence located in the 13700-block Grosvenor Road. The residence was identified by officers who were conducting proactive enforcement in North Surrey area.The search warrant led to the discovery and seizure of the following: A loaded prohibited semi-automatic rifle;Over $12,000 cash43.42 grams of suspected Cocaine;176.86 grams of suspected Fentanyl;203.03
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BCJun 15, 2022

Suspect pleads guilty to coffee-shop stabbing in Vancouver, sentenced to 3 year jail

A Vancouver man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail this week following a random and unprovoked stabbing at a downtown Vancouver coffee shop. David Morin, 28, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault and received a three-year sentence in relation to the January 22 stabbing of a stranger inside the Tim Hortons at Harbour Centre.Morin, who fled following the assault, was identified and arrested after Vancouver Police released security video and appealed to the public for help.
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BCJun 15, 2022

Teams search for Kelowna, B.C., woman and dog, missing after walk along surging creek

A search is underway for a woman who has not been seen since setting out for a walk near a surging creek that is now causing localized flooding in Kelowna, B.C. Kelowna RCMP say 31 year old Chelsea Cardno left her home at around 8 a.m., and was planning to walk through the Mission Greenway bordering Mission Creek. Cardno's white BMW was found parked near the greenway but there has been no sign of her or her German shepherd dog, JJ. Search and rescue crews, backed by an RCMP helicopter and an RCMP forensic identification team searched the area Tuesday and were continuing their efforts through
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BCJun 15, 2022

Fatal stabbing in Prince George under investigation: RCMP

RCMP say a fatal stabbing last weekend in Prince George remains under investigation. The Mounties say officers found a man in his thirties suffering from life-threatening injuries after they received a call early Saturday morning that a person had been stabbed. They say the victim was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police say they believe it was a targeted stabbing and there is no increased risk to the public.

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CanadaNov 02, 2026

Canadian Citizen Confirmed Among 69 Killed in Spain High-Speed Train Crash

A Canadian citizen has been confirmed among the 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision in Spain last week. According to the latest report released by Spanish authorities, the victim was among those killed when two high-speed trains collided on October 28 while travelling from Madrid to Seville. The death toll includes 54 Spanish nationals, one Canadian and four Americans. Around 100 people were injured in the crash. Authorities have so far identified 66 of the 69 victims. Preliminary investigations suggest that a malfunction in the automatic signalling system may have led the control
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CanadaNov 02, 2026

Mark Carney Calls Six Federal By-elections for December 7

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called federal by-elections for December 7 in six parliamentary ridings across Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. The seats became vacant following resignations by MPs from various political parties in recent months, as well as decisions by some to move into provincial politics. Under the announcement, three by-elections will be held in Quebec, in ridings previously represented by the Liberals, the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois. In Ontario, voters will head to the polls in Scarborough North, a former Liberal seat, and Brantford-Brant South, previously held by the Con
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CanadaNov 02, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Expected to Resume After Positive Call Between Carney and Trump

Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are expected to resume soon following a positive phone call between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a social media post on Sunday, Carney described his conversation with Trump as highly productive, saying teams from both countries would work together over the coming weeks to reach a concrete trade agreement. Meanwhile, Trump confirmed to reporters that his administration already has a concept for a new trade deal with Canada, which he said would be very beneficial for American farmers and the country's inter
BCOct 30, 2026

Metro Vancouver Board Delays 2027 Budget Vote Until New Board Takes Office

The Metro Vancouver Board has postponed a vote on its 2027 budget and five-year financial plan during its final meeting on Friday. Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum had recently called for the meeting to be cancelled, arguing that voters had replaced mayors in 13 of the region’s 21 municipalities. He said there was little point in the outgoing board making decisions about future budgets and plans. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger were among several leaders who supported the decision. They argued that the current board had lost its mandate and that the incomi
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BCOct 30, 2026

Todd Matsumoto Appointed Surrey Police Chief

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has appointed a new chief following the removal of former Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. The SPS Board announced Friday that Todd Matsumoto, who had been serving as interim chief, has officially been appointed as the city's Chief Constable. Surrey Police Board Chair Perm Jawanda expressed confidence in Matsumoto, describing him as the right leader to guide the SPS. Matsumoto brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in policing and public safety. He has been serving as interim chief since June 2026, replacing Lipinski. Following his appointment, Matsumo