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BCApr 11, 2022

Woman airlifted with serious injuries in Abbotsford: Police

On April 10th, at 10:47 am, AbbyPD Patrol Officers responded to the 1700 block of Clearbrook Road for a report of a female lying on the roadway. Upon arrival, a 50 year old female was located suffering from serious life-threatening injuries after exiting a vehicle while it was in motion. The female was transported to the hospital by air ambulance. Investigators have determined the female was a passenger in a 2017 Grey Dodge pickup truck bearing an Alberta licence plate before sustaining her injuries. The truck driver, a 39-year-old man, remained on the scene and has been identified by police.
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BCApr 11, 2022

Victim identified in Maple Ridge shooting

Homicide investigators have identified the victim of a daylight shooting in Maple Ridge Saturday that left one man dead. Police say Darr Khunkhun was the victim of a targeted attack. They say the 41-year-old does not have a criminal record but whether his death is linked to gang conflict is not yet known. Police say they are now looking for a newer-model red Honda four-door sedan with a sunroof that was seen leaving the parking lot after the shooting.
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BCApr 11, 2022

BC scientist calling for better public access to COVID-19 data amid fear of sixth wave of the pandemic

A BC scientist is calling for better public access to COVID-19 data as the province enters what could be a sixth wave of the pandemic. In its latest report, the independent BC COVID-19 Modelling Group says it believes BC is at the beginning of a second Omicron wave. Sarah Otto, a mathematical biologist, UBC professor and modelling group member, says the severity of that wave remains unclear due to uncertainty on multiple fronts, including reliable data. She says data that's been made publicly available in B-C lags behind other Canadian jurisdictions, and is not sufficient to do proper statist
BCApr 09, 2022

B.C. police watchdog files report, saying charges against officer possible

The RCMP say British Columbia's police watchdog has been called to investigate the circumstances leading up to a man's death at a Surrey home. The Mounties say front-line officers and members of their mental health outreach team were called Friday to check on the well-being of a man who had threatened to harm himself with a weapon.They say the man was found at the home, reportedly in possession of a weapon, and police fired shots.RCMP say the man was given first aid and emergency health services personnel took him to hospital, where he later died.A statement from Assistant Commissioner Brian E
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BCApr 08, 2022

VPD appeals for witnesses to assault on visually-impaired man

Vancouver Police are investigating an unprovoked assault on a visually-impaired man and are asking witnesses to come forward to help solve the crime. "We don’t know if there was a motive for this attack, but it appears the victim had no prior interaction with the suspect before the assault," says Constable Tania Visintin. "We also know this can be very distressing for the community when incidents like this continue to happen."The 69-year-old victim, who was wearing a bright yellow high-visibility jacket and walking with a cane, was walking through the crosswalk at Thurlow and Alberni around
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BCApr 08, 2022

Aircraft crashes in Metro Vancouver provincial park, 2 hospitalised

Two people were taken to hospital in stable condition yesterday afternoon, after a light aircraft crashed in a Metro Vancouver provincial park. BC Emergency Health Services says it was notified of an aircraft in Alouette Lake, part of Golden Ears park near Maple Ridge, around 3:30 pm. Two people were reportedly helped ashore by boaters before being transported to hospital by ambulance in stable condition.
BCApr 08, 2022

Metro Vancouver mayors ask for provincial and federal grants to address the region's housing crisis

Metro Vancouver mayors say they need 190-million dollars in provincial grant funding, plus additional loan financing, and they want the same amounts from the federal government if they hope to address the region's housing crisis. The mayors made the request during an online meeting with David Eby, the minister responsible for housing. Eby told the group that one of his main concerns is getting faster approval from local governments to build homes that can handle what he says is BC's ``population explosion.'' The minister has previously warned municipalities he could bring in legislation that
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BCApr 08, 2022

B.C. reports 11 deaths as province moves away from daily COVID-19 updates

The first weekly report of COVID-19 data after the province moved away from daily updates shows 11 people died due to the virus during the week of March 27th to April 2nd. The report also shows 193 people were admitted to hospital with COVID-19 and a total of just over 1,700 new cases were confirmed. The Health Ministry says the switch to weekly reports aligns with a shift away from a case-management model to a surveillance model. It says the weekly reports will focus on identifying meaningful changes in key COVID-19 measurements and trends over time. Click the link to read about the changes
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BCApr 08, 2022

B.C. shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reporting

As British Columbia continues to take the next step in its COVID-19 response, the Province is transitioning from daily to weekly COVID-19 reporting.Beginning on Thursday, April 7, 2022, COVID-19 dashboards and reports issued by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control will be updated on weekly basis here: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/dataThe new reports will focus on key measures of severity and trends over time, similar to how other communicable diseases are reported.The new system continues to provide the data required to guide public health decision-ma

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CanadaNov 12, 2026

Carney to Discuss Potential Chinese EV Manufacturing in Canada With Xi Jinping

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Canada could become a possibility, as Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that he will discuss the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting next week. However, Carney has downplayed expectations of Chinese EV production beginning in Canada in the near future. Speaking to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, Carney said the extent of Chinese investment in Canada would depend on several factors, including the ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Carney is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping next we
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IndiaNov 12, 2026

Bibi Jagir Kaur’s Return to SAD (Badal) Put on Hold

The return of former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur to the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has been postponed after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal was summoned to Delhi by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Sukhbir Badal has been called to Delhi on November 13, delaying the planned event marking Bibi Jagir Kaur’s return to the Akali Dal. Reports of her possible return had created considerable political buzz in Punjab. She was also being trolled on social media following the speculation. A major gathering had been planned at Bibi Jagir Kaur’s residence
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BCNov 12, 2026

Pickup Truck Strikes Two Pedestrians in Abbotsford, One Killed

A pedestrian was killed and another seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Abbotsford early Wednesday morning. According to police, the collision occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m. near the 34700 block of Delair Road. Emergency crews transported both victims to hospital in serious condition. One of them later died from their injuries, while the second victim is now reported to be in stable condition. Police have not yet released the ages or identities of the victims. The pickup truck driver remained at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with investigators.
CanadaNov 12, 2026

Quebec Plane Crash During Remembrance Day Ceremony Claims Pilot’s Life

A pilot was killed after a small plane crashed in Quebec’s Beauce region during a Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at around 11 a.m. while a formation of six aircraft was performing a missing man formation to honour fallen soldiers. The plane crashed while descending for landing. The small aircraft went down in a wooded area near Saint-Georges Airport, about 100 kilometres south of Quebec City, and caught fire. The pilot was the only person on board. The deceased pilot has been identified as 68-year-old Daniel Parent, a member of a loc
CanadaNov 10, 2026

Call to Ease Mortgage Rules for First-Time Homebuyers

Canada’s major banks and real estate developers are urging the federal government to ease mortgage rules and introduce down payment assistance programs for young, first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes. The group includes major financial institutions such as the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), BMO, TD, CIBC and Scotiabank, along with 10 major homebuilders, including Minto and Brookfield. They are recommending that the government make the mortgage stress test less restrictive and lower down payment requirements for young first-time buyers. The group says the ongoing slowdown in Canada