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BCDec 02, 2021

IHIT deployed in Surrey after 45 year old shooting victim died in hospital

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has been called in after a 45 year old man died in hospital following a shooting in Surrey. RCMP say the man was taken to hospital early Monday morning and died of his injuries yesterday. The Mounties says the incident appears to be a targeted act, but no further information is being provided. IHIT on Twitter: IHIT deployed to Surrey.IHIT Investigators are currently in the evidence gathering phase, no further information about the homicide will be provided at this time.
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BCDec 01, 2021

Shots fired at home in Delta, no one injured

Delta Police responded to a call regarding shots fired at a home in the 7400 block of 116A St. in North Delta around 3:45 am December 1."Officers were dispatched immediately to the area and fortunately determined that no one had been injured in the home," says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police. Police secured the scene and began to collect evidence and canvas for witnesses and video.The Real Time Intelligence Center was notified, as per the protocol to ensure police agencies throughout the Metro Vancouver area have up-to-date information on incidents of this nature.Police believe thi
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BCDec 01, 2021

American man arrested and held for luring Surrey child

A 35 year old Oregon man accused of luring a child from Surrey, BC, has been arrested in California. RCMP allege the man used an alias to connect with a 14 year old on social media and allegedly groomed the victim to create and distribute sexual content. Police say they worked with the family to gather evidence, determined the suspect was American and contacted the US Department of Homeland Security, which identified additional victims and made the arrest. The man is now facing charges of sexual exploitation of children, distributing child pornography, cyberstalking, online enticement of a mi
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BCDec 01, 2021

Flood warnings issued for several B.C. rivers, dozens of weather warnings in effect

A landslide closed traffic today on the same highway near Agassiz, B.C., where motorists were trapped between slides caused by major rainstorms last month. DriveBC says the road has been reopened to single-lane alternating traffic on Highway 7 near Maria Sough Bridge and crews were assessing the damage. The incident occurred as southern and coastal British Columbia entered the tail end of severe weather that meteorologists have described as a ``parade'' of storms. More than two dozen weather warnings remain in effect across southern and coastal British Columbia, complicating clean-up efforts
BCDec 01, 2021

A travel advisory is in place as the weather forecast for heavy rainfall

A travel advisory is in place as the weather forecast for much of southern and coastal B-C called for heavy rainfall. The areas affected include places devastated by flooding and mudslides just a few weeks ago. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the storm, which was expected to hit Tuesday and last into today, could be the most intense yet for the central coast. The central coast and the west coast of Vancouver Island could see up to 150 millimetres of rain from the storm, with up to 120 millimetres in the Bella Coola area, while the flood-soaked Fraser Valley east of Abbotsford cou
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BCDec 01, 2021

B.C. reports 358 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. is reporting 358 new cases of COVID-19, including three epi-linked case, for a total of 218,426 cases in the province.There are 2,889 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 213,053 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 300 individuals are in hospital and 104 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, no new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,333.There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks. The outbreak at Abbotsford Regional Hospital (Fraser Health) has been declare
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BCNov 30, 2021

Storm expected to hit later today and last into tomorrow could be the most intense yet for the central coast: Mike Farnworth

Officials are warning against non-essential travel as the forecast calls for heavy rainfall across large sections of southern and coastal British Columbia, including areas devastated by flooding and mudslides earlier this month. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the storm expected to hit later today and last into tomorrow could be the most intense yet for the central coast. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan says BC's central coast and the west coast of Vancouver Island could see up to 150 millimetres of rain. Castellan says the flood-soaked Fraser Valley east of Abbots
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BCNov 30, 2021

B.C. identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are being tested

British Columbia has become the fourth province to identify its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the affected person recently returned from Nigeria and lives in an area covered by the Fraser Health authority. Dr. Henry says 204 people who recently returned from parts of southern African with outbreaks of the variant are undergoing testing while in quarantine. The federal government has announced that all air travellers, except those coming from the United States, will now be tested for COVID-19 when they arrive at Canadian airports, r
BCNov 30, 2021

Unifor serves 72-hour strike notice to two container trucking companies

Container truck drivers at Aheer Transportation and Prudential Transportation could be on strike as soon as December 3, 2021 after 72-hours notice was served today by Unifor."Unifor will not let Aheer and Prudential escape their responsibilities to workers," said Unifor National President Jerry Dias. "The pattern collective agreement negotiated this summer is fair and reasonable. There will be no exemptions for greedy employers."On November 21 truckers at the two companies voted overwhelmingly to strike if their employers refused the industry pattern agreement set earlier this year with Harbou

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BCApr 17, 2026

How to build a successful business? Exclusive with Dragon's Den star Manjit Minhas

Canada's renowned business personality Manjit Minhas was in Surrey on Thursday. She attended the Surrey and White Rock Women in Business Awards. Meanwhile, in an exclusive conversation with Connect Media Network, she discussed business, investment, start-ups, Dragon's Den and some unique problems faced by women in business.Manjit Minhas in conversation with Connect Media Network News Director, Pervez Sandhu. (Photo - Connect FM)How to make start-ups successful?In an exclusive conversation with Connect FM, when Manjit Minhas was asked about making a start-up successful, she said that many peopl
AlbertaApr 17, 2026

Sexual assault charges against Edmonton-area spiritual leader, wife stayed by Crown

Sexual assault charges against an Edmonton-area spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Friday. Johannes “John” de Ruiter and Leigh Ann de Ruiter each faced six counts of sexual assault and were scheduled to stand trial in September. The charges, first laid in 2023, will not proceed after prosecutors determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, according to a statement from the Crown. Police previously alleged that John de Ruiter, described as the leader of a group known as the College of Integrated Philosophy, also ca
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WorldApr 17, 2026

Students abducted after gunmen attack passenger bus in central Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a passenger bus in Nigeria’s Benue state on Thursday, abducting several students who were travelling to sit for university examinations, according to a statement from the state government. Benue Gov. Hyacinth Alia said the attack occurred along the Otukpo–Makurdi highway. The number of people taken has not been officially confirmed. Local media reports indicate there were 14 passengers on board at the time of the напад. “The targeting of innocent citizens, particularly students on their way to sit for examinations, is unacceptable and stands against every norm of hum
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CanadaApr 17, 2026

Air Canada to suspend Toronto, Montreal flights to New York JFK over fuel costs

Air Canada says it will suspend flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport starting June 1 through Oct. 25, citing rising jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said fuel costs have “doubled since the start of the Iran conflict,” making some lower-profit routes no longer economically viable. The company said it is adjusting its schedule accordingly. The suspension affects service to JFK from Canada’s two largest cities, key routes for business and international connections. Air Canada said customers with affected bookings will be contact
WorldApr 17, 2026

U.K., France signal joint maritime mission after leaders’ meeting on Strait of Hormuz access

Leaders from multiple countries met Friday under the leadership of the United Kingdom and France to discuss access to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. According to a statement from the U.K. prime minister’s office, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said participating countries welcomed Iran’s decision to keep the waterway open. He said leaders agreed the route must remain accessible without tolls or restrictions, citing its importance to global trade and energy supply. Starmer said reopening and maintaining shipping through the strait is critical to stabilizing economic pressur