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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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BCNov 10, 2021

Backpack belonging to missing man located: Delta police

Delta Police confirm that a backpack belonging to missing person Anmol JAGAT was located on Nov. 7, 2021, and turned over to police that evening. Mr. JAGAT was last seen on October 24, 2021."We want to say thank you to the alert youth who spotted the backpack in a wooded area in North Delta, and contacted police the same day. The youth was aware that police are searching for Anmol JAGAT and thought the backpack likely belonged to Anmol," says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police.Police accompanied the youth to the location where the backpack was found, and conducted a preliminary search

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AlbertaJun 02, 2026

Rainfall warning in effect for Calgary as officials monitor river levels and flood risk

A rainfall warning remains in effect for Calgary as Environment and Climate Change Canada says the city could see additional precipitation before conditions gradually improve. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Calgary may receive about 10 millimetres of rain today, with heavier rainfall expected to taper into showers later in the day. The agency warns that water may pool on roads and in low-lying areas as the system continues to move through the region. The Calgary Fire Department says flows in the Bow and Elbow rivers are approaching levels it describes as roughly twice the
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BCJun 02, 2026

Surrey Police Board confirms departure of Chief Constable Norm Lipinski

The Surrey Police Board has confirmed that Chief Constable Norm Lipinski has stepped down from his position with the Surrey Police Service (SPS). According to a statement from the board, Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed interim Chief Constable effective immediately. The board said the leadership transition will not affect public safety operations or policing services in Surrey. The board also stated that a recruitment process to select a permanent Chief Constable will begin shortly. Further details on the hiring process are expected to be released in the coming weeks. L
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CanadaJun 02, 2026

Ford Pushes Back After Trump Again Refers to Canada as ‘51st State’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing back against renewed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who once again referred to Canada as the “51st state” in a social media post Tuesday. In a post on X, Ford said Canada “will never be the 51st state” and is “not for sale.” His comments came after Trump shared a Bloomberg report about Canada's economy and described the country as the “51st State.” The post was later reshared by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, drawing further attention to Trump's remarks. According to the social media posts, Trump’s references to Canad
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BCJun 02, 2026

Prince George man sentenced after pleading guilty in intimate partner violence case

A Prince George man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple assault-related offences connected to intimate partner violence, according to the Prince George RCMP. Police said 47-year-old Ryan Timothy Chiappe pleaded guilty in April 2026 to two counts of assault causing bodily harm and one count of assault. The charges stemmed from an investigation launched in the fall of 2024 after a victim came forward with information regarding intimate partner violence. According to the RCMP, investigators with the Prince George Serious Crimes Unit conducted a detailed investigation with the coo
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AlbertaJun 02, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet Quebec counterpart on energy, trade and provincial autonomy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to meet with Quebec officials this week as discussions continue on energy development, trade, investment and provincial autonomy. Meetings planned for Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to include talks with Quebec Economic Development Minister Christine Fréchette and other provincial representatives. According to Smith's office, the discussions will focus on strengthening economic ties between provinces and exploring opportunities for greater interprovincial cooperation. Smith said Quebec may revisit discussions about developing its natural gas res