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BCNov 13, 2021

B.C. reports 992 COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths

Over a two-day period, B.C. is reporting 992 new cases of COVID-19, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 211,750 cases in the province:Nov. 10-11: 519 new casesNov. 11-12: 473 new casesThere are currently 4,265 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 204,963 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 384 individuals are currently in hospital and 124 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 48 hours, 23 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,257.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: eig
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BCNov 12, 2021

VPD investigates Downtown Eastside homicide

Vancouver Police are investigating after one man was killed in the city’s 15th homicide of 2021.Yesterday morning, staff at a social housing complex near Main and East Cordova streets found Joshua Hough, 43, deceased in his suite.One arrest has been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call VPD homicide investigators at 604 717 2500.
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BCNov 12, 2021

Atmospheric river brings rain and snow to southern B.C.

The latest in a series of weather events is predicted to lash parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for parts of the south coast and southern Interior. The statements for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast say rainfall amounts of 75 to 120 millimetres is on the way Saturday evening and will continue through to Monday. This is the second so-called atmospheric river to sweep over B.C. in the last four weeks and it's expected to arrive as snow in the Boundary region, East and West Columbia, Kootenay Lake and the West Ko
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BCNov 12, 2021

Robbery suspect in custody after robbing the same bank twice

Surrey RCMP has arrested a 28-year old man, who is alleged to have robbed the same Whalley bank twice, only weeks apart.On October 16, 2021, Surrey RCMP received a report of a bank robbery in 10200-block of King George Boulevard. The suspect fled with cash prior to police arrival.Surrey RCMP Robbery Unit conducted an extensive video canvass in the area and were able to obtain a photo of the suspect. The suspect photo was disseminated to all police agencies throughout the province using the Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC-BC). As a result the suspect was identified.On October 30, 2021, the
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BCNov 12, 2021

Police in Cranbrook investigating an act of vandalism on Remembrance Day

Mounties in Cranbrook are investigating an act of vandalism against the Kootenay city's cenotaph on Remembrance Day. City workers, firefighters and police scrambled to clean graffiti that read, ``the real heroes are the vaccinated'' before the ceremony took place. Cranbrook wasn't the only B-C community to see COVID-19 vaccine-related disruptions to Remembrance Day memorials. Mounties in Kelowna say officers responded as 75 to 100 demonstrators gathered at the cenotaph just before 11 a-m to speak against vaccine mandates.
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BCNov 12, 2021

Nova Scotia planning to vaccinate thousands of mink against COVID-19; B.C. says research needed to determine if immunization is an option

Nova Scotia is planning to vaccinate thousands of mink against COVID-19 as it bolsters funding for breeders, but British Columbia says more research is needed to determine if immunization is an option as it phases out its mink industry. That province's Agriculture Department says it's offering 54,000 doses of an experimental mink vaccine imported from the United States as part of a trial on five mink farms, following discussions with the Public Health Agency of Canada. The BC government has announced it's banning mink farming, citing risks posed by COVID-19 outbreaks on three of nine farms in
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BCNov 11, 2021

B.C. reports 555new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

B.C. is reporting 555 new cases of COVID-19, including three epi-linked cases, for a total of 210,758 cases in the province.There are currently 4,321 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 203,909 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 404 individuals are currently in hospital and 117 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, 11 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,234.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: fiveVancouver Coastal Health: twoInterior Health: oneIsland Health: three
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BCNov 11, 2021

Police: Have you spotted the Black CAT in Surrey?

Surrey RCMP is utilizing a fixed radar system, the Black Cat RADAR, leveraging technology to provide efficient and effective responses to speeding complaints.Surrey RCMP’s Traffic Community Response Unit (TCRU) has acquired multiple fixed radar systems that are deployed around the city in known problem areas as well as areas where members of the community have reported speed concerns.The radar systems are placed in strategic locations throughout the city to capture data, which includes vehicle speeds, and times of day and traffic volume during the time they are deployed. The radar systems do
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BCNov 11, 2021

Vancouver Police appeals for witnesses to hit-and-run

Vancouver Police are investigating a serious hit-and-run that sent one man to hospital with serious injuries and are asking witnesses to come forward."Despite a lengthy and ongoing investigation, investigators have yet to identify the driver and vehicle involved," says Constable Tania Visintin. "VPD are now appealing to the driver, and anybody with information to come forward." On October 19 just before 11 p.m., a motorcycle rider was driving east on East Hastings Street, approaching Commercial Drive, when he was struck by a grey or silver SUV that was turning left from Hastings Street onto Co

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Amritpal Singh formally arrested in Ajnala violence case after NSA detention ends

Amritsar Rural Police have formally arrested Khadoor Sahib MP and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh in connection with the Ajnala violence case, following the expiry of his detention under the National Security Act. According to a police statement, the arrest was carried out immediately after the NSA detention period lapsed. Singh was produced before a sub-divisional court in Ajnala via video conferencing from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam, where he remains lodged. Police told the court they require extended custody to continue their investigation, including recovery of weapons and
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BCApr 23, 2026

Three arrested after alleged $14,000 Pokémon card robbery in Vancouver

Vancouver police say three teenagers have been arrested following an alleged robbery involving high-value Pokémon cards arranged through an online marketplace. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, officers responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. Tuesday to a robbery in progress near East King Edward Avenue and Ontario Street. Investigators say a man attempting to sell two Pokémon cards, each valued at $7,000, was bear-sprayed during the transaction. Police allege the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle with the cards but were intercepted a short time later in Burnaby near Macpherso
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CanadaApr 23, 2026

WestJet raises checked baggage fees following Air Canada, citing industry pressures

WestJet says it will increase checked baggage fees starting Thursday, adding new costs for air travellers across its network. The change follows a similar move by Air Canada announced last week. According to a WestJet statement, passengers checking bags at the airport will pay an additional $10 for each of the first two checked bags. Fees for overweight baggage will also rise, with increases of up to $50 depending on weight. The airline attributed the decision to “global conditions” and shifting trends in the aviation sector, but did not provide a detailed cost breakdown in its announcemen
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AlbertaApr 23, 2026

Alberta introduces bill to end seasonal clock changes, stay on daylight time

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would end twice-yearly clock changes and keep the province on daylight time year-round. The proposal was tabled by Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government, according to a provincial announcement. If passed, the bill would eliminate the need to switch between standard time and daylight saving time each spring and fall. The government has said the change is intended to provide consistency for businesses and residents, though details on when the change would take effect have not yet been confirmed. The move would require coo
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AlbertaApr 23, 2026

Alberta premier to provide update on fall referendum questions

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to provide an update today on a planned provincewide referendum set for October, including previously announced questions tied to social policy and governance. According to a February announcement from the Alberta government, the referendum is to include up to nine questions. Among them are proposals that would restrict access to certain social services for some immigrants, though full wording of the questions has not yet been finalized. The update comes as debate continues in Alberta over the prospect of separation from Canada. A citizen-led initiati