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BCApr 26, 2022

Horgan apologizes for profanity in legislature during tense question period

Premier John Horgan says he is sorry for using the F-word during a debate with the Opposition Liberals over B-C's shortage of family doctors.The question period ended with the speaker calling on members to behave like adults and refrain from making debates personal.Liberal House Leader Todd Stone rose in the legislature shortly afterwards requesting a point of privilege to discuss the matter further at another time.The premier later returned to the legislature to apologize, saying his passion for health care got the better of him.
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BCApr 26, 2022

B.C.'s police watchdog notified after two incidents involving officers on Vancouver Island

RCMP say British Columbia's police watchdog has been notified after two incidents involving officers on Vancouver Island, including the death of a man in custody. The Mounties say officers from the Comox Valley detachment responded to a call about a stranger on a property around 4:30 a.m. Saturday and arrested a man whom they believed was intoxicated. A statement released by Sgt. Chris Manseau says officers brought the man to RCMP cells without incident, but during the course of regular wellness checks, a guard noticed the man was unresponsive. The statement says officers provided first aid u
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BCApr 25, 2022

Oak Bay police sergeant to become police department's new deputy chief constable

Oak Bay Police Sgt. Julie Chanin will be the police department's new deputy chief constable. Chanin has 22 years of experience in policing and will become Greater Victoria's first female deputy chief constable, according to Oak Bay police. Oak Bay police on Twitter: OB Police Board has selected a new Deputy Chief. Congrats to Sgt. Julie Chanin @obpd79 an amazing leader w/ tremendous values. She'll be the 1st female Deputy Police Chief in the CRD. Looking forward to working with her in the new role. Right person at the right time for us.
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BCApr 25, 2022

B.C. First Nation has reached a settlement after 160 year battle with Canada

The Williams Lake First Nation has reached $135 million agreement in principle with the federal government more than 160 years after settlers were allowed to take over its village lands. The band has been fighting for compensation since 1994 and the case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, which ruled in favour of the village claim in 2018. Band members over 18 years old will be asked to vote in a referendum on June 29th, and Chief Willie Sellars says in a video about the settlement that, with the nation's support, they have a chance to create prosperity for future generations. S
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BCApr 25, 2022

Man arrested after restaurant fire in Aldergrove

A man is in custody after a fire gutted a restaurant in Aldergrove early yesterday. Police and fire crews were called to the blaze at the eatery on Fraser Highway just after midnight. They say the building was fully engulfed when they got there. RCMP say the suspect was allegedly trying to keep warm when the fire got out of hand and that charges are pending.
BCApr 22, 2022

B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week

B-C is reporting an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations this week.The province's Centre for Disease Control says 485 COVID patients are in hospital -- up from 364 last week -- and 38 of them are receiving critical care.It says the province recorded 27 virus-related deaths during the week ending April 16th, compared with 23 the previous week.B-C recorded two-thousand and 36 COVID-19 cases, although health experts have said the actual number of cases is much higher.
BCApr 21, 2022

Two sets of human remains in Surrey, B.C., may be from same person, say police

Surrey R-C-M-P are investigating two reports of partial human remains being found in the city's downtown and are asking for anyone with any information to contact police.It says the first report of possible human remains came on Saturday and the second report came Sunday.The Mounties say the remains have not yet been identified, they are believed to be from the same victim.It says its serious crimes unit is working with the B-C Coroners Service to identify the remains.
BCApr 18, 2022

B-C set almost two dozen cold weather temperature records in recent days

Environment Canada says B-C has set almost two dozen cold weather temperature records in recent days.Environment Canada says most of the records were set Saturday as a deep trough of cool air covered much of province's central and southern regions.The communities of Princeton and Bella Coola broke cold weather temperatures for April 16th that had stood for more then 100 years.Environment Canada says even Vancouver, which recorded minus 1.2 Celsius, broke an April 16th cold weather temperature mark dating back to 1896.
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BCApr 14, 2022

Vancouver joins Edmonton and Toronto as a ``candidate host city'' for Soccer World Cup: FIFA

After declining to consider a co-host role for the Soccer World Cup when it comes to Canada in 2026, BC is now back on the pitch. FIFA, international soccer's governing body, says Vancouver has joined Edmonton and Toronto as a ``candidate host city.'' BC backed out in 2018 citing unknown costs but, after a visit to BC Place, FIFA officials confirm Vancouver is onside again. BC's sport minister Melanie Mark says in a statement that hosting the event would be a ``once-in-a-generation opportunity'' for soccer fans and the province's tourism sector.

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BCOct 06, 2026

30-Year-Old U.S. Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Conspiracy

A 30-year-old U.S. man has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The charge was confirmed by U.S. Acting Attorney Neil Floyd. The suspect, who is from western Washington, has been taken into custody on allegations of conspiring to murder people in a foreign country. Floyd said the arrest is linked to the tragic shooting at the school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on February 10, 2026. In that mass shooting, an 18-year-old gunman killed five students and an educational assistant. The shooter later died by suicide. His
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney to Visit Türkiye to Strengthen Trade, Energy and Defence Ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a visit to Türkiye from October 21 to 23 aimed at strengthening trade, investment, energy and defence ties between the two countries. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, this will be the first bilateral visit to Türkiye by a Canadian prime minister. During the visit, Carney will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, where they are expected to discuss a potential free trade agreement. Carney will also meet with business leaders and investors in Istanbul. The visit comes as Canada seeks to reduce its r
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BCOct 06, 2026

David Eby Pledges New MRI, CT Scanners to Cut Health-Care Wait Times

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby made several health-care announcements during a campaign stop in Coquitlam this morning, promising measures to reduce patient wait times. Eby pledged to purchase eight new MRI machines and 10 new CT scanners, including one MRI machine that would be installed at Eagle Ridge Hospital. He also promised a new coordinated regional surgical waitlist system to help reduce lengthy surgery wait times by matching patients with the earliest available surgery date across the region. In addition, Eby said his government would make new investments in robotic-assisted surgery as par
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CanadaOct 06, 2026

Carney Vows to Work with Quebec’s Separatist PQ Government

Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized the need to work with Quebec’s incoming separatist Parti Québécois government. Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Carney said he had spoken by phone with incoming Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and congratulated him on his election victory. Carney described the current period as a critical time for the country, saying it is important to focus on the challenges facing Canada today rather than issues that may be years away. The Prime Minister said Ottawa is already working closely with Quebec on issues including affordable housing and ad
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BCOct 06, 2026

Fatal Shooting Outside Langley Restaurant, IHIT Takes Over Investigation

Langley RCMP have confirmed a fatal shooting outside a restaurant last night. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. Police said officers were called to the 6000-block of 200 Street at around 9:45 p.m. after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from serious injuries. According to Sgt. Zainel Sharoum, despite efforts to save his life, the victim died at the scene. Just minutes later, at around 10:03 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle fire near 232 Street and 75 Avenue in Langley. Investigators are now working to