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BCFeb 10, 2022

Langley RCMP seeking public assistance in an investigation

Langley RCMP is seeking the assistance of public with an investigation. Police have shared the picture of a woman. Police allege the pictured female made over $20K worth of fraudulent purchases on a stolen credit cards on December 22nd of last year. All the charges were completed at the Willowbrook Shoppers Drug Mart. Langley RCMP on Twitter: $20K of Fraudulent Purchases on Stolen Credit Card - Surveillance Photoshttps://langley.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action siteNodeId=2117&languageId=1&contentId=73404 Anyone with information that might assist with these investigations is asked to cal
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BCFeb 10, 2022

One of two victims of Surrey shooting has died

RCMP say one of two victims injured in a shooting in Surrey late Tuesday night has now died. Police say an unnamed man has died and the woman who was with him when their car was hit by gunfire remains in serious condition. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case. No arrests have been made and the RCMP said yesterday that the shooting is related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.
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BCFeb 10, 2022

Man found dead in Lagley, officers say attack does not appear random

A man has been found dead on a street in Langley. A statement from RCMP says officers were called to the area at about 1:30 this morning, but the unnamed man could not be revived. Investigators say the attack does not appear random. Police are seeking any witnesses and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case.
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BCFeb 10, 2022

Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School.A statement posted Wednesday by the Tseshaht First Nation says "foundational work" to locate any graves just outside Port Alberni, B.C., has begun.Preparation to use ground-penetrating radar at the site is underway but the statement says work won't begin until soil conditions are ideal.Tseshaht leaders say cultural support will be provided and they urge those who attended the school to share their knowledge with the research and
BCFeb 10, 2022

Wildfire destroys Lytton's governance records; B.C. gives OK to rewrite bylaws

The mayor of the fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B-C, says rewriting the village's bylaws from scratch will be about as entertaining as going to the dentist but it's another necessary step in rebuilding. Mayor Jan Polderman says the village's records and backup servers were lost in the wildfire that razed the village last summer with the content of many of its bylaws now left unknown. Municipal Affairs Minister Josie Osborne introduced legislation yesterday that will allow Lytton to replace and rewrite its governance laws destroyed in the disaster. The government also announced 8-point-3
BCFeb 09, 2022

BC Ferries says it will impose a one per cent surcharge on ticket prices, effective March 1st

Fuel prices are climbing and BC Ferries says it will impose a one per cent surcharge on ticket prices, effective March 1st. A statement from the corporation says the surcharge amounts to an extra 15 cents for an adult ticket and 55 cents for a vehicle on the main routes between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. Although the hike will be applied to most routes, BC Ferries says runs between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert or the central coast, as well as Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii will get a break. The statement says the current fuel surcharge of 1.5 per cent on those routes will be removed at
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BCFeb 09, 2022

B.C. coroner's report shows illicit toxic drug deaths highest ever in 2021

BC's chief coroner says the status quo of making illicit drugs a crime has been an abject and costly failure and officials have to admit it won't stop overdose deaths. A coroner's report released today says 2,224 people died of suspected overdose deaths last year in BC, a jump of 26 per cent from the year before. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says making illicit drugs a crime has created chaos in communities, killed thousands across the country and made enormous profits for the drug trade. She says it's hard to see why anyone would think it was an effective system because it has resulted in sha
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BCFeb 09, 2022

Census shows B.C.'s population hit five million after 7.6 per cent growth

Canada's latest census shows British Columbia had the second-highest population growth among the provinces, second only to Prince Edward Island. The census released today says five million people call the western province home, after growth of 7.6 per cent between 2016 and 2021. Data also show resort towns like Squamish are among the fastest-growing communities in the country. But a population hike of 22.2 per cent since 2016 in the town north of Vancouver has fuelled competition among young buyers drawn to the area's world-class climbing, hiking and biking trails. A local Realtor says that's
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BCFeb 09, 2022

Man and woman critically injured after shooting in Surrey

RCMP say a man is critically injured and woman has serious wounds after they were shot late last night while inside a car in Surrey. Police say the attack appears related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict. The Integrated Homicide Investigation team has been called because the man's injuries are considered life threatening. No arrests have been made, but a statement from police says everything is being done to gather intelligence and target those posing the highest risk to the community.

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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada, Germany Sign Intelligence-Sharing Agreement

Canada has announced a significant intelligence-sharing agreement with Germany aimed at strengthening cooperation in defence, security, trade and advanced technologies. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and German Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul signed the agreement in Ottawa on Friday. The deal will enable the secure exchange of intelligence not only on sensitive defence and security matters but also in areas such as trade and advanced technologies. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech to the European Parliament last week, Anand said Germany plays an important role i
CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Air Travel Rebounds, Passenger Numbers Rise 5.9% in August

The decline in air travel from Canada to the United States, which had continued year over year for 18 consecutive months, has now come to an end. According to August data from Statistics Canada, the significant slowdown in Canadian travel to the U.S. caused by trade and political tensions between the two countries earlier in 2025 appears to be easing. The number of Canadian air passengers travelling to the U.S. increased by 5.9% year over year in August, compared with a 0.9% decline in July. Statistics Canada said Toronto Pearson and Montréal-Trudeau airports recorded double-digit growth in a
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BCSep 25, 2026

Eby Announces New Tax on Empty Condos in B.C.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby announced during a campaign stop in Burnaby that, if re-elected, his government would introduce a new empty condo tax targeting developers who leave completed condo units unsold and vacant for more than a year. Under the proposed measure, the tax would increase by one percentage point for each additional year a unit remains vacant. Eby said just 10 developers are holding more than $2 billion worth of completed condos that they are unwilling to sell at what he described as reasonable prices. He warned developers that they would have to either sell the units or pay the
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Could Take Time as Trump Administration Shows No Urgency

Resolving the trade dispute between Canada and the United States could take considerable time, as the Trump administration says it is in no rush to reach a new trade agreement with Canada. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CNBC in an interview Friday that significant trade is still taking place between the two countries and that the Trump administration is satisfied with the current situation. Greer said the U.S. trade policy is global in scope and applies equally to countries including Canada, China, the U.K. and Brazil. He also confirmed that his team remains in contact with Cana
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CanadaSep 25, 2026

45-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Threats Against PM Mark Carney on Social Media

RCMP have arrested and charged a 45-year-old Quebec City man for allegedly making threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media. Police identified the accused as Ousmane Bah, who allegedly used his Facebook account to make death threats against the prime minister. The investigation began on July 6, and Bah appeared in court on September 24. He faces charges related to threats to cause death or bodily harm and promoting hatred against a public figure. According to the court’s decision, Bah will remain in police custody until his next court appearance on October 1. This is reporte