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BCApr 06, 2022

B.C. reports 258 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations continue to increase

B.C. is reporting 258 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 357,758 cases in the province.There are 334 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 35 are in intensive care.Note: An update on number of deaths related to COVID-19 will be provided on Thursday, April 7, 2022.There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Overlander (Interior Health) and Cowichan District Hospital (Island Health), for a total of 12 facilities with ongoing outbreaks. As of April 5, people not vaccinated accounted for 12% of the B.C. population, while they account for 17% of COVID-19 critical care patients
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BCApr 05, 2022

Multiple charges approved against alleged fraud ring in Richmond

Richmond RCMP Economic Crime Unit (ECU) began their investigation in October 2020. Over several months, Richmond ECU investigators collected evidence of alleged frauds being committed by four individuals, in multiple jurisdictions, including Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Kelowna and Regina. The investigation resulted in multiple search warrants being executed at locations allegedly connected to the fraud ring in Richmond and Vancouver.I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication the investigators from our Economic Crime Unit have demonstrated throughout the
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BCApr 05, 2022

VPD recovers gun, drugs during East Van traffic stop

A suspected East Vancouver dial-a-doper faces multiple charges, after Vancouver Police recovered a gun, ammunition, and drugs during a traffic stop Monday night. Two VPD constables were conducting patrols near Commercial Drive and East 4th Avenue around 8 p.m. when they spotted an unlicensed driver speaking to another man through the open window of his vehicle.When the officers stopped to investigate, one of the men tried to walk away and stash a bag inside a second car that was parked nearby. Officers discovered a 9mm pistol, ammunition, and a variety of controlled substances in that man’s
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BCApr 05, 2022

B.C. offers fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to seniors, most vulnerable

British Columbia is offering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines to seniors, starting with residents of long-term care and assisted-living homes. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says those vaccinations have already begun and people over age 70 in the community will be getting invitations in the coming weeks for a second booster shot. She says the province will also be considering a fourth dose for Indigenous people over the age of 55, as well as those who are clinically extremely vulnerable in order to reduce hospitalizations. Dr. Henry says immunity is expected to be waning in all
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BCApr 05, 2022

Suspect arrested and charged following two alleged arsons targeting the same residence

On March 29, 2022 Richmond RCMP received reports of an arson to the garage door of a residence in the 9000 block of Auburn Rd. According to the complainant, he was able to extinguish the fire, which resulted in moderate damage to his residence.On March 31, 2022 Richmond RCMP received a second report from the same complainant who advised he had located what was believed to be a Molotov cocktail inside of his residence. Fortunately it had failed to ignite.In reviewing video surveillance, investigators from Richmond RCMP Watch GIS observed who they believed to be the same individual approaching t
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BCApr 05, 2022

Highway 1 closed east of Golden between Easter, Victoria Day weekends

The Transportation Ministry says a five-kilometre section of Highway 1 in southeastern BC will be closed for nearly a month as upgrades are underway along the route through the Kicking Horse Canyon. Starting in two weeks and continuing until May 20th, the ministry says all through traffic on Highway 1 from Golden to Castle Junction will be detoured via Radium Hot Springs, adding about 90 minutes of travel time. It says the complete closure will allow crews to leave heavy equipment on the roadway and minimize travel disruptions during the peak summer season. A statement from the ministry says
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BCApr 05, 2022

Coquihalla highway reopened between Hope and Merritt

A key highway linking BC's Lower Mainland to the southern Interior has reopened after heavy snow and numerous crashes closed it for hours overnight. DriveBC, the province's online site for traffic and road conditions, says the route reopened just after 7 this morning. The nearly 12 hour closure came as Environment Canada warned an estimated 30 centimetres of snow had accumulated during a two-day storm that began Sunday, blanketing most of BC's southern mountain passes. The weather office says a further 10 to 15 centimetres have fallen today on the Hope to Merritt section of the Coquihalla but
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BCApr 05, 2022

Burnaby RCMP looking to identify sexual assault suspect

Burnaby RCMP is looking to identify a suspect and notify the public after three women were sexually assaulted near Metrotown.The first victim was inside the Metrotown Superstore around 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 when she was slapped on the buttocks by an unknown male who fled the area.The incident was reported to police and RCMP were actively investigating when RCMP received two additional reports of similar assaults on women in the Metrotown area. The second and third incidents happened around 9 a.m. on Friday, April 1.Suspect description:Caucasian manIn late twenties to early thirtiesWeari
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BCApr 05, 2022

B.C. reports 728 new COVID-19 cases; Outbreak declared in Burnaby hospital

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 728 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 357,500 cases in the province:April 1-2: 274 new casesApril 2-3: 199 new casesApril 3-4: 255 new casesThere are 321 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 36 are in intensive care.Note: An update on number of deaths related to COVID-19 will be provided on Thursday, April 7, 2022.There has been one new health-care facility outbreak at Burnaby Hospital (Fraser Health), for a total of 10 facilities with ongoing outbreaks. From March 25-31, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 18.6% of cases. From March 1

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B.C. Conservatives Accuse Eby of Breaking $1,000 Grocery Rebate Promise

The B.C. Conservatives have launched an attack on the B.C. NDP and Leader David Eby during the provincial election campaign, accusing them of breaking election promises and pursuing failed economic policies. The Conservatives claim that exactly two years ago, the B.C. NDP promised to provide every family in British Columbia with a $1,000 grocery rebate but abandoned the commitment after winning the election. B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson questioned how voters could trust the NDP after the alleged broken promise, arguing that the province needs a change in government. Doerkson also cr
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LNG Canada to Proceed with Phase 2 Expansion in B.C.

LNG Canada says it will proceed with its Phase 2 expansion at its liquefied natural gas export terminal in Kitimat, B.C. The project will double the facility’s capacity to 28 million tonnes per year. The expansion is among five initial projects referred to Ottawa’s Major Projects Office last year. LNG Canada CEO Chris Cooper said the project will create thousands of jobs and further strengthen Canada’s role as a trusted energy partner. LNG Canada’s first phase began shipping liquefied natural gas last year. The project is a joint venture involving Shell, Malaysia’s Petronas, PetroChi
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Canada Extends Ebola Travel Restrictions for 60 Days

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CanadaSep 29, 2026

Canada’s Economy Stalls in July 2026 After Three Months of Growth

Canada’s economy remained flat in July 2026 after three consecutive months of solid growth, with declines in manufacturing and the oil, gas and mining sectors weighing on overall activity. According to Statistics Canada, manufacturing output fell 0.9%, while the oil, gas and mining sector declined 0.5%. These declines were offset by gains in construction, which grew 1.3%, and public services, which increased 1.7%. Statistics Canada’s preliminary estimate suggests the economy could rebound by 0.2% in August. However, Deloitte Canada has lowered its 2027 GDP growth forecast from 2% to 1.6%,
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CanadaSep 29, 2026

Doug Ford Urges Albertans to Stay Part of Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged Albertans to remain part of Canada, saying the country needs unity more than ever. Speaking alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at an industry conference in Calgary, Ford discussed the economy and energy policies before telling attendees that he has a great deal of love for the people of Alberta and that keeping the country together is especially important at this time. Alberta is set to hold a referendum next month on whether the province should remain in Canada or move toward another binding referendum on separation.