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BCDec 07, 2021

Missing 21 year old Anmol Jagat found deceased

Delta police have posted a tweet and given information about a missing man who has been located deceased. Delta police posted a tweet: We have sad news to share. Unfortunately 21-year-old missing man Anmol JAGAT has been located deceased. Our thoughts are with his family and his loved ones. His death is not considered suspicious. Anmol Jagat was last seen on Oct. 24th He was last captured on video at 12:42 am, October 24 walking northbound in the 8100 block of 112A in North Delta. He was believed to have headed northbound on 112th after this. Any individuals or businesses with CCTV or dashcam
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BCDec 07, 2021

Police investigating vandalism to public washrooms

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of multiple complaints of vandalism to public washrooms within Surrey parks.Over the last few months, Surrey RCMP have received multiple calls of vandalism to public washroom facilities, particularly in the Cloverdale area. The damage has included smashed toilets, broken doors, partitions, vents, as well as stolen soap dispensers.Police are aware that these incidents could be related to a social media trend where youth film themselves causing damage to washrooms and post to apps such as TikTok.These acts of vandalism are unacceptable and have caused signific
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BCDec 07, 2021

Up to 25 cm of snow predicted for central and northern B.C. through to Wednesday

Snowfall warnings have been issued for parts of central and northern B.C. Environment Canada predicts 15 to 20 centimetres of snow will fall in the northeast, including the Prince George, Williston, McGregor and Peace River areas, intensifying throughout the day and continuing Tuesday night. The weather office warns that inland sections of the North Coast, including Stewart and Terrace, could see up to 25 centimetres of snow by Wednesday. An additional winter storm watch is posted for the Kitimat region with the added risk of freezing rain as southerly winds pick up and increase temperatures
BCDec 07, 2021

Suspicious vehicle fire in Port Moody believed to be connected with Coquitlam shooting

Police say they believe a suspicious vehicle fire in Port Moody, B-C, is connected to a shooting that occurred minutes before in nearby Coquitlam. A statement from Port Moody police says officers responded to a report of a silver sedan found burning on Saturday after being abandoned. Mounties in Coquitlam say they're now investigating any connection between the burned vehicle and the shooting, which may have been targeted. They say the victim, who was not known to police, was taken hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and later released.
BCDec 07, 2021

Progress being made in reopening damaged transportation routes in BC

Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says progress is being made in reopening damaged transportation routes, but the Coquihalla Highway, a major route to B-C's Interior, remains closed to all traffic until at least late January after sustaining bridge and road damage at numerous sites. He says rail traffic through the Interior to and from Vancouver has restarted for both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways, Highway 99 from Pemberton to Lillooet was reopened following a second slide, while Highway 7 between Agassiz and Hope was opened to non-essential traffic following several slides
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BCDec 07, 2021

B.C. reports 946 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 946 new cases of COVID-19, including 15 new epi-linked cases, for a total of 220,530 cases in the province:Dec. 3-4: 351 new casesDec. 4-5: 311 new casesDec. 5-6: 284 new casesThere are currently 2,876 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 215,190 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 241 individuals are currently in hospital and 89 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, 11 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,362.The new deaths in
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BCDec 06, 2021

VPD sting operation leads to arrests in Downtown Eastside

A months-long Vancouver Police investigation has led to multiple criminal charges and renewed concerns that criminal networks are trafficking massive amounts of stolen property in the Downtown Eastside. VPD’s Anti-Fencing Unit launched an undercover sting in April, sending entrenched officers to the Downtown Eastside to observe and gather evidence about the rampant trafficking of stolen property."These officers saw people openly selling drugs and stolen property – everything from power tools and electronics still in store packaging, to cosmetics, designer clothing, and sunglasses that stil
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BCDec 06, 2021

VPD recovers $75K in merchandise during pre-Christmas shoplifting enforcement

Vancouver Police arrested more than 200 offenders and recovered $75,000 in stolen property during a month-long anti-shoplifting campaign in the downtown core."Business owners and their staff continue to struggle with prolific, and often violent thieves, who seem to think they can steal with impunity," says Sergeant Steve Addison. "Since November 4, a dedicated group of VPD officers has worked directly with retail staff in the downtown core to identify and apprehend shoplifters. The results are alarming."The numbers:323 incidents investigated195 arrests330 criminal charges$75,052 merchandise re
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BCDec 06, 2021

Highway 11 in Abbotsford reopens to single-lane traffic

Highway 11 between Hazelwood Avenue and Clayburn Road has reopened to passenger and emergency vehicles, restoring the highway connection between Abbotsford and Mission.Traffic is moving in a single lane in each direction between Hazelwood and Clayburn using the southbound lanes of Highway 11. The northbound lanes remain closed until the highway can be repaired.There will be no left turn onto Highway 11 from Valley Road.This section of Highway 11 is limited to passenger vehicles only, plus emergency and municipal service vehicles. Drivers should obey all signage and traffic control. Delays can

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BCJul 23, 2026

Vancouver Police equip all patrol officers with new alcohol and drug screening devices

Vancouver Police say the department has received 230 new Approved Screening Devices (ASDs) for its traffic section as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement against impaired driving involving alcohol and drugs. According to the Vancouver Police Department, the delivery makes it the first police agency in British Columbia to receive the devices on this scale. The department said every patrol officer on duty will now have access to an ASD during traffic enforcement. Police also introduced a new tracking software system that will record where the screening devices are being used. The departmen
BCJul 23, 2026

B.C. exports expected to face biggest impact from new 50% U.S. tariffs

British Columbia's economy is expected to be hit harder than any other Canadian province after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new 50 per cent tariffs on hundreds of imported products. According to the report, about 13 to 14 per cent of the goods B.C. is expected to export to the United States in 2025 will be subject to the new tariffs, the highest share among all provinces. The measures are expected to have the greatest impact on B.C.'s electrical machinery and equipment sector, as well as wood and wood product exports. The tariffs will apply to more than 500 product categories, includi
AlbertaJul 23, 2026

33-year-old man charged after alleged armed carjacking during Red Deer test drive

A 33-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after an alleged armed carjacking during a vehicle test drive at a Red Deer dealership, according to the RCMP. Police said the incident occurred at about 11:26 a.m. Tuesday. RCMP allege the suspect produced a firearm as the test drive concluded and forced a dealership employee out of the vehicle before driving away. According to RCMP, multiple police units responded immediately and arrested the suspect a short time later. Investigators said the stolen vehicle was being driven at speeds of up to 165 km/h before it was safely recovered. The a
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CanadaJul 22, 2026

U.S. trade representative expects interim CUSMA options by year-end

The Trump administration expects to present interim options for the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) before the end of the year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told a Senate committee in Washington. According to Greer, the proposals would take the form of interim arrangements with Canada and Mexico after the United States decided earlier this month not to continue CUSMA in its current form. As a result, the agreement will now be subject to an annual review process. Greer's comments come amid renewed trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. U.S. President Donald
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BCJul 22, 2026

16 Arrested as Kamloops RCMP Seize Weapons, Loaded Shotgun and More Than One Kilogram of Drugs

Kamloops RCMP's Proactive Enforcement Team arrested 16 people and seized a large quantity of weapons, drugs and other illegal items during a two-day targeted enforcement operation conducted on July 3 and 4. According to an RCMP news release, officers focused on identified crime hotspots and individuals already known to police through intelligence-led enforcement efforts. During the operation, police seized 16 prohibited or dangerous weapons, including bear spray, brass knuckles, batons, knives and an axe. Officers also recovered a replica firearm and a loaded 12-gauge shotgun. Superintendent P