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BCFeb 02, 2022

Surrey RCMP requesting public assistance to locate missing 18-year old woman

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 18-year old woman. Hailey McClelland was reported missing on January 7, 2022. She was last seen on January 6, 2022 at 9:00 p.m., in the 15100-block of 96 Avenue in Surrey. It is not unusual for Hailey to be out of contact with family and friends, however, the length of time she has remained out of contact is concerning. McClelland is described as an 18-year-old Caucasian Female, 5’6, slender, fair complexion, with red shoulder length hair and blue eyes. She is known to frequent the Guildford Town Centre and Surrey Ce
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BCFeb 02, 2022

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of confirmed shots fired at a Surrey residence

On February 1, 2022 at 2:47 a.m., Surrey RCMP received multiple reports of shots fired in the 8600-block of Tulsy Crescent East. Surrey RCMP Frontline officers attended the area and located a residence and vehicles parked in the driveway that were damaged as a result of the shooting. No injuries were reported. Surrey RCMP General Investigations Unit has conduct of the investigation. Investigators believe that the current occupants of the residence were not the intended target of the shooting. Evidence suggest that a person or persons associated to the previous owners may have been the intended
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BCFeb 02, 2022

January home sales slow as supply dwindled: Vancouver real estate board

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says January home sales slowed from a record-setting pace last year as the number of properties available dropped. The B.C. board says home sales totalled 2,285 las month, an almost five per cent decrease from 2,389 in January 2021 and a 15 per cent fall from 2,688 in December 2021. However, the board says sales last month were 25.3 per cent above the 10-year January average. The board also recorded 4,170 new listings last month, down almost seven per cent from 4,480 homes last January, but more than double December 2021, when 1,945 homes were listed.
BCFeb 02, 2022

More snow in forecast for parts of British Columbia

More snow is forecast for parts of British Columbia on Groundhog Day. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, East Vancouver Island and the Malahat Highway, saying these areas could see up to five centimetres of snow. The weather agency says a Pacific frontal system will move onto the B-C South Coast on Wednesday, which will initially bring snow before warmer air pushes in allowing it to change to rain. It says up to 10 centimetres of snow is forecast in Whitehorse, Teslin, Atlin, and Dease Lake with the heaviest amounts
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BCFeb 02, 2022

B.C. reports 1,236 COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths

B.C. is reporting 1,236 new cases of COVID-19, including two new epi-linked cases, for a total of 325,851 cases in the province.There are 28,302 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 293,488 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 1,035 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 139 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:253 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 11,756212 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 5,878406 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active
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BCFeb 02, 2022

Youth in B.C. should expect to wait six months after their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to get a booster shot

BC's top doctor says children aged 12 to 17 should expect to wait six months after their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to get a boost shot. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the guidance is based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. She says invitations for a booster shot will be sent to everyone in that age group along with the information on the benefits and risks. But she suggests boosters may be necessary for youth at high risk, including those with diabetes, while a fourth dose may be needed for those who are immunocompromised or clinic
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BCFeb 02, 2022

Significant seizure of guns, drugs, cash and luxury vehicles by Coquitlam RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Section

Coquitlam RCMP is informing the public of an investigation by Coquitlam RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Section that resulted in the crucial seizure of firearms, drugs, cash and luxury vehicles.In September 2020, Coquitlam RCMP received information about an alleged drug trafficking network that prompted the Coquitlam Drugs and Organized Crime Section to start an intensive, in-depth investigation. After a thorough multi-jurisdictional investigation, police obtained seven search warrants that were executed between April and December of 2021.Coquitlam RCMP would like to thank the Vancouver Police
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BCFeb 02, 2022

Most B.C. COVID patients test positive after going to hospital for other reasons

British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 hospitalizations are at their highest level and over 60 per cent of patients since December have tested positive for the virus after being admitted for other reasons. Dr. Bonnie Henry says 706 people have been hospitalized in the last week, but the numbers appear to be peaking. She says patients who contracted the dominant Omicron variant are going home in about half the time compared with those who are sickened with the Delta variant. Dr. Henry says 16 per cent of people hospitalized since Dec. 1 have needed critical care, a much smaller proportion
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BCFeb 01, 2022

IIO rules jail officials in Central Saanich aren't at fault after a man who was in custody had a serious, life-altering heart attack

The independent office that investigates all cases of police-involved serious harm or death has ruled that jail officials in Central Saanich aren't at fault after a man who was in custody had a serious, life-altering heart attack. A report from the Independent Investigations Office says the man, who was in custody on an assault charge, suffered the attack on August 8th when the civilian jail attendant who was monitoring the cell cameras was briefly away from the desk. But the report says efforts at assistance began just minutes after the staff member returned, checked the cameras, realized

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BCSep 21, 2026

BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay Resigns Amid Internal Party Turmoil

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Mississauga Apartment Fire: Police Officer Among 11 Hospitalized

A police officer and 10 other people were taken to hospital after a suspicious fire broke out early Monday morning at an apartment building in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said the fire started in a hallway of a building near Lakeshore Road West and Inverhouse Drive at around 3:30 a.m. Most of those taken to hospital were affected by smoke, while two people suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The injured police officer sustained minor injuries that were unrelated to the fire. Firefighters later brought the blaze under control, allowing some residents to return to their uni
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CanadaSep 21, 2026

PM Carney to Travel to New York for 81st UN General Assembly

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CanadaSep 21, 2026

Canada’s Parliament Resumes Fall Session After Summer Break

Canada’s Parliament has resumed its fall sitting after the summer break, with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government preparing to introduce key economic legislation aimed at strengthening the country’s economy. The session is expected to see heated debate amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States following the breakdown of trade talks in August. The government is also set to introduce bills such as the Building Canada Strong Act, aimed at speeding up the approval process for major projects and encouraging businesses and investors to invest in Canada. Under the proposed
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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