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BCMar 23, 2022

VPD investigation leads to charges in SkyTrain assault

Vancouver police say an assault charge has been approved after a man was allegedly shoved down a flight of stairs at a Vancouver SkyTrain station. Police say 53 year old Bradley King faces a single count of assault related to the March 1st incident where video appears to show a 61 year old man being pushed and then kicked as he lay at the bottom of the stairway. Investigators say there was a verbal confrontation between the victim and another man in the moments before the 61 year old was shoved. Court documents show King has been released from custody and is scheduled to return to court on Ap
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BCMar 23, 2022

Delta police arrest a minor in arson case that caused estimated $100,000 in damage

Police in Delta say the suspect in an arson case that caused an estimated 100,000 dollars in damage is a minor. Police say the youth was arrested on Friday but has been released, and is expected to appear in court at a later date. They say information is being prepared for a submission to Crown for approval of a charge against the individual. The possible charge is tied to a fire earlier this month at a playground at Chalmers Park in North Delta. Delta police on Twitter: On March 5, 2022 Delta Police responded to a report of a fire at the playground area of Chalmers Park. On March 18, 2022 a
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BCMar 23, 2022

Sister shares grief as man sentenced to 10 years in death of woman in B.C.

A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the death of a 49-year-old woman in her home last year in New Westminster, B.C. Carlo Tobias, who is 22, was originally charged with first-degree murder but pleaded guilty to one count each of manslaughter and being an accessory after the fact in the death of Ma Cecilia Loreto. The defence and Crown counsel submitted a joint recommendation of a 10-year sentence, minus 18 months for time served, which Judge Peter La Prairie of the B.C. provincial court agreed to. An agreed statement of facts read in court by Crown counsel Jay Fogel
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BCMar 23, 2022

B.C. reports 254 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations continue to decrease

The Health Ministry says there have been no more deaths related to COVID-19 in British Columbia. B.C. reported 254 hospitalizations on Tuesday, a slight drop from Monday when there were 271 people in hospital. It says 48 people were in intensive care. No new outbreaks have been declared in health-care facilities since Monday, and three others have ended. That leaves five facilities with ongoing outbreaks across the health-care system. The government says 91 per cent of eligible people aged 12 and up have had their second dose of a vaccine and 57.1 per cent of those have had a third dose.
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BCMar 23, 2022

Outstanding people recognized for service during the pandemic in B.C.

Thirty-one people from throughout B.C. and one group are being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship, recognizing outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual medal presentation will take place on Thursday, March 24, 2022. "We are proud to honour these British Columbians who have demonstrated themselves to be extraordinary individuals," said Premier John Horgan. "Each one of them has been singled out by their peers for their tremendous generosity, kindness and selfless acts of service during one of the most challenging times i
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BCMar 22, 2022

Abbotsford police looking for public assistance in identifying a black sports car and driver

Abbotsford police is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a black sports car and driver involved in this dangerous driving incident on March 19th. Saturday evening at 7:27 pm the driver was caught in a dangerous driving action within the 2600 block of Sunnyside Street. Police has shared the video of the incident. Abbotsford police has appealed to share the information if anyone has knowledge about the incident or the driver involved. Click the link to watch video: https://twitter.com/AbbyPoliceDept/status/1506314844919709696
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BCMar 22, 2022

Lillooet man facing charges in homicide of 25 year old

RCMP in Lillooet say charges have been laid in last week's homicide in that community. The 35 year old Lillooet man was arrested Saturday and remains in custody. Mounties say 25 year old Leeland Alexander, also from Lillooet, was found on the ground with severe injuries last Tuesday evening. He died a short time later and police have not said how he was killed or offered a motive for the attack, except to say the public is not at risk.
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BCMar 22, 2022

Man appears in court on a charge related to discovery of a body inside a van near Kamloops

RCMP say a 54 year old man has appeared in court on a charge related to last week's discovery of a body inside a van near Kamloops. Rogelio Bagabuyo, a family lawyer and mediator with an office in Kamloops, has been charged with interference with a dead body and court documents show he remains in custody and had another court date slated for today. RCMP Constable Crystal Evelyn says in a news release that the victim's remains had been found in a plastic bin, but investigators are still waiting for autopsy results before confirming the victim's name or cause of death. The van that contained th
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BCMar 22, 2022

Customers at liquor and cannabis stores donated more than half a million dollars to Ukraine relief in 2 weeks: Liquor Distribution Branch

The Liquor Distribution Branch says customers to its liquor and cannabis stores donated more than half a million dollars to Ukraine relief in barely two weeks. A statement says customers donated a combined total of just over 538,000 dollars between February 28th and March 17th. The money goes to the Canadian Red Cross's Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal which supports everything from immediate and ongoing relief efforts to long-term recovery and other help inside Ukraine and for refugees who have fled the Russian invasion. Finance Minister Selena Robinson says the remarkable response demonst

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BCSep 18, 2026

B.C. Conservatives Face Another Blow as Skeena MLA Claire Rattée Leaves Party

B.C. Conservatives have suffered another setback as Skeena MLA Claire Rattée has left the party and joined the group of independent MLAs. Rattée is the 10th MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus since August. Her move comes just two days after she publicly questioned the leadership of party leader Keri-Lynn Findlay and accused her of failing to keep the party united. Rattée also confirmed reports that at least 10 Conservative MLAs unhappy with Findlay’s leadership had signed a letter calling for her resignation. She said she was among those who signed the letter. Rattée accused Findl
BCSep 18, 2026

Car-Motorcycle Collision in Kelowna, Rider Killed

Kelowna RCMP has confirmed the death of a motorcycle rider following a crash on Highway 97 Thursday night. Police said the collision occurred at around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Harvey Avenue and Ethel Street, involving a black sedan and a motorcycle. The motorcycle caught fire shortly after the crash. Corporal Steven Lang said the motorcycle rider was pronounced dead when emergency crews and police arrived at the scene. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with investigators. Highway 97 was closed in both directions between Richter Street and Gordon Driv
WorldSep 18, 2026

Steps Toward Mexico-U.S. Trade Deal After Trump-Sheinbaum Talks

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico and the United States have made progress toward a potential trade agreement following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Speaking at her daily press conference on Friday, Sheinbaum said the conversation was “very good” and that the two leaders reached some agreements, although she did not disclose specific details. She said negotiations are moving in a positive direction and that Mexico is working to reach a deal while protecting its sovereignty and national interests. The two countries are continuing bilateral trade
BCSep 18, 2026

Advance Voting Begins in Abbotsford-Mission Byelection

Advance voting has begun today for the Abbotsford-Mission provincial byelection. According to Elections BC, eligible voters can cast their ballots at any designated voting location from September 18 to September 23, daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The final voting day for the byelection is September 26. The candidates include BC Conservative Party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, BC NDP candidate Pam Alexis, Centre BC candidate Lakhwinder Kaur Jhajj, and Green Party candidate Stephen Fowler. The Abbotsford-Mission riding was previously won by Reann Gasper, who vacated the seat to allow Findlay to r
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BCSep 18, 2026

Abbotsford Man Sentenced to 11.5 Years for Drug Trafficking and Gun Offences

A 36-year-old man charged in connection with drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession in Abbotsford has been sentenced to 11 and a half years in prison. The investigation began in April 2025 after Abbotsford Police arrested Tyler Mison, who was allegedly driving despite being prohibited from doing so. Police said illegal drugs and a handgun were found during the arrest. Investigators later searched several locations linked to Mison, including a residence in the 31100 block of Deertrail Drive. Police seized more than 12 kilograms of drugs, including cocaine and crystal methamphetamine,