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BCJun 14, 2022

Man who became the face of Abbotsford's recent flooding disaster says he won't be seeking re-election

The man who became the face of Abbotsford's recent flooding disaster, delivering calm, understandable, daily updates throughout the emergency, says he won't be seeking re-election. Mayor Henry Braun says in a social media post that after ``deep and detailed'' consideration he has decided to leave municipal politics. His last day as mayor is set for November 7th, three weeks after the October 15th municipal vote. Braun has served on council in the Fraser Valley city for 11 years, one term as a councillor and the last eight years as mayor.
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BCJun 14, 2022

Federal government gives $77 million for new fire-resistant buildings in Lytton, B.C.

The federal government is promising a total of 77 million dollars to rebuild the Village of Lytton, including 64 million dollars to help pay for fire-resistant public buildings. Harjit Sajjan, the minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, was in Lytton this morning to make the announcement. He says the federal government has also pledged just over seven million dollars to rebuild area businesses and six million dollars to support the reconstruction of homes. Two people died last June 30th and almost every building in Lytton was destroyed when a wildfire swept
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BCJun 13, 2022

Several protesters opposed to old-growth logging taken into custody in at least three locations around Metro Vancouver and Victoria

Several protesters opposed to old-growth logging were taken into custody in at least three location around Metro Vancouver and near Victoria this morning as police removed blockades that halted traffic on busy highways. Demonstrators set up blockades on the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge between Vancouver and North Vancouver, at the entrance to the Massey Tunnel between Richmond and Delta and along the highway leading to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal north of Victoria. The blockades caused significant disruption to rush hour travel, with the longest delays on the highway north of Victoria, where
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BCJun 11, 2022

B.C. Liberals gather in Okanagan, consider name change, look toward 2024 election

Members of British Columbia's Liberal party are set to gather at a convention in Penticton this weekend to welcome new leader Kevin Falcon and map strategy ahead of the next election, possibly under a new party name. About 800 delegates are registered to attend and launch a process that could result in a name change. Kevin Falcon, who won the leadership race earlier this year, promised to renew and rebuild the party in consultation with members. The B.C. Liberals are not affiliated with the federal Liberal party and have described themselves as ``a made-in-B.C. free enterprise coalition.'' Th
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BCJun 11, 2022

Canada beat Curacao 4-0 to put a dramatic week behind

The Canadian men's soccer team put a dramatic week behind them with a decisive 4-0 win over Curacao to open their CONCACAF Nations League campaign on Thursday. The victory followed a week that saw the Canadian players miss two training sessions and refuse to play a friendly game against Panama in Vancouver due to an ongoing contract dispute. Canada, ranked 38th in the world, didn't appear to have much rust to shake off on Thursday, however, pressuring No. 79 Curacao just two minutes into the game. Alphonso Davies scored twice, including on a first-half penalty kick, while Steven Vitoria and L
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BCJun 10, 2022

Police say search for boater in waters off Vancouver now a missing persons file

A full scale search for a boater missing in the waters off Vancouver has been scaled back and turned over to police as a missing persons file. Vancouver police confirm a 46 year old Surrey, B.C., man has not been seen since renting a motorboat from Granville Island on Wednesday. Police say he was planning to cross English Bay heading toward Bowen Island. A search was launched later that day when an empty and drifting five metre boat was spotted in the bay. An air and water search continued Wednesday and resumed Thursday but police say no sign of the lone boater has been found. They say they a
BCJun 10, 2022

Charges approved against a 33 year old woman in connection with two stabbings in Surrey

Surrey RCMP say charges have been approved against a 33 year old woman arrested in connection with two stabbings last week inside a Walmart and a grocery store. Police say a female victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the first stabbing at a Superstore a week ago. The suspect was arrested following another stabbing that was believed to be unprovoked two days later at a Walmart where the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries. The Mounties say the woman has been charged with two counts each of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
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BCJun 09, 2022

Overdue library book returned to Vancouver branch 51 years later

An overdue library book has been returned to a Vancouver branch, 51 years after it had been checked out. Name of the book is 'The Telescope' and an apology note was tucked inside author Harry Edward Neal's book. Vancouver Public Library on Twitter: Such a sweet note in this book returned to our South Hill Branch *slightly* overdue (51 yrs!). With our recent removal of late fees... they won’t get charged a cent for their late return! Eliminating fines = greater access to all. http://ow.ly/Iz5H50JqRUm Overdue Fines? Not Anymore!Starting June 1, VPL will no longer be charging overdue fines on a
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BCJun 09, 2022

More females, older drug users dying due to unregulated drug market: B.C. coroner

The BC Coroners Service has released data for the first four months of this year showing the number of BC deaths linked to illicit drug use outstripped the number of deaths caused by homicides, crashes, drownings, suicides and fires, combined. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says the volatile illicit drug supply means users risk their lives every time they consume something purchased from the unregulated market. She says at least 161 people died from toxic illicit drugs in April, equal to about 5.4 deaths per day, and 26 per cent were female, marking a shifting trend that has been growing since e

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BCNov 13, 2026

Two Women Charged After Separate Violent Shoplifting Incidents in Downtown Vancouver

Two women have been charged with robbery and assault following two separate violent shoplifting incidents in downtown Vancouver on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the first incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. at a clothing store near Granville and Robson streets. A 60-year-old woman allegedly stole clothing and left without paying. When a security guard attempted to stop her, she became violent and assaulted the guard's hand. About an hour later, a second incident occurred at an electronics store in the same area. A 43-year-old woman allegedly stole a speaker and attempted to flee. Whe
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

RCMP, FBI Disrupt Three Major International Malware Networks in Global Operation

Canada’s RCMP, in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other international partners, has announced the disruption of three major international malware cybercrime networks under Operation Endgame. The operation targeted three dangerous malware networks — Russia-based GootLoader, CastleRAT and StealC. Coordinated by European Union agencies Europol and Eurojust, the multinational operation involved law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and several other countries. During the operation, authorities
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IndiaNov 13, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur Set to Rejoin Shiromani Akali Dal on November 15

Former Punjab minister Bibi Jagir Kaur is now set to rejoin the Shiromani Akali Dal on November 15. She was originally scheduled to join the party on November 13, but the programme was postponed because SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was in Delhi. As per the revised schedule, Sukhbir Badal will visit her residence in Begowal, Kapurthala district, on Sunday. Jagir Kaur’s political secretary announced the new date of her return to the party through social media. It is worth mentioning that Bibi Jagir Kaur has been associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), led by Giani Harpreet
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Mark Carney Personally Leading Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations, Says Mélanie Joly

Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has clarified that Prime Minister Mark Carney is personally leading the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Joly said Carney is the chief negotiator in the discussions, with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc working alongside him. She added that both leaders remain actively engaged in ongoing talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. The clarification comes after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed in August, followed by the introduction of new tariffs. However, high-level contacts have r
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IndiaNov 13, 2026

Court to Decide on Amritpal Singh’s Custodial Parole Date on November 16

The Amritsar court will now decide on Monday, November 16, the date for the one-day custodial parole granted to jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to attend the last rites of his grandmother. Earlier, on Friday morning, the court had granted him one-day custodial parole for November 14. However, his lawyer’s initial application had sought permission for him to attend the cremation on November 14. Due to delays in the court proceedings, only one day remained to complete the necessary legal formalities and arrange his transfer from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to Punjab. As a result, the cremat