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BCFeb 04, 2022

Police investigating homicide in North Delta

At approximately 2:05 a.m., members of the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a shots fired call at a residence in the 11800 block of 92nd Ave. Upon arrival DPD members located a male victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Lifesaving efforts were conducted by members of the DPD, EHS and Delta Fire. Unfortunately the victim died as a result of the shooting. DPD Major Crime has assumed conduct of this homicide. The victim and the residence are known to the police and this is believed to be a targeted attack.The victim’s identity will not be released until next of kin have been notifie
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BCFeb 04, 2022

B.C. reports 1,518 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

B.C. is reporting 1,518 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 329,143 cases in the province.There are 25,554 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 299,657 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 985 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 145 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:424 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 10,057217 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 5,024431 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active cases: 7,759227 new cases in Northern
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Sexual exploitation charges approved against martial arts teacher, further information sought

Ridge Meadows RCMP is investigating sexual exploitation offences which occurred in Pitt Meadows. In order to advance the investigation, police are confirming the accused’s name and issuing his photo in an effort to locate further witnesses and individuals who may have information.In October of 2021, police received information that a mixed martial arts trainer based out of Pitt Meadows had allegedly sexually exploited a female youth, for several years, during training sessions dating back to 2016.Through the investigation, witness statements indicate the suspect was involved with other femal
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Quebec man involved in Burnaby crash arrested in his home province

RCMP say a Quebec man involved in a crash in Burnaby nearly two years ago that seriously injured his passenger has been arrested in his home province. Police say the man has been returned to BC to face charges related to the June 2020 crash that flipped the Dodge Durango he was driving. Police allege the driver left the scene even though a woman passenger was badly hurt. The 33 year old left BC before charges, including impaired driving and criminal negligence, were laid last May but he was picked up in Laval in January, returned to B-C last week and makes another court appearance today.
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Police investigate after 26 transit buses damaged

Vancouver Police and Metro Vancouver Transit Police are investigating after more than two dozen windows were broken on buses driving through the Downtown Eastside."We believe someone may be launching projectiles at buses as they travel along East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside," says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. "The frequency of these incidents is increasing and we’re worried someone could get hurt."Twenty-six windows have been broken since January 17, and investigators believe whoever is launching the projectiles is likely doing so from outside the buses."In each of these cases
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BCFeb 03, 2022

"N" driver clocked at 225 km/h in North Van won’t be driving for a while, and rightly so

A 90-day driving prohibition, 30-day vehicle impoundment, and fines and costs climbing into the thousands are among a host of consequences a 19-year-old North Van driver is facing after hitting 225 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in North Van last weekend."He failed a roadside screening test for alcohol as well," said Sgt. Peter DeVries of the North Vancouver RCMP. "This was an extreme example of recklessness and disregard for the safety of other people."The driver was travelling on the upper levels highway near Westview when a North Vancouver RCMP officer captured the vehicle speed on radar. "The dri
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Police in England say young Vernon, B.C., woman murdered in Essex, man in custody

Police in Essex, England, say a 19-year-old British Columbia woman has been murdered and a man is under arrest. A statement from Essex Police says 19 year old Ashley Wadsworth of Vernon died Tuesday, shortly after officers were called to a disturbance at a home in Chelmsford, northeast of London. A 23 year old man was arrested at the scene and police say he has been charged with murder. Jack Sepple, who lived at the address where Wadsworth died, was charged Thursday. Police said he was expected to appear in Colchester Magistrates' Court later in the day. Detectives in Essex have released littl
BCFeb 03, 2022

British Columbia Liberals to begin voting for a new leader

B-C Liberals are set to begin voting for a new leader today. The party is voting to replace Andrew Wilkinson, who resigned as leader following the party's defeat in the 2020 provincial election. There are seven candidates running for the leadership, including legislature members Michael Lee, Ellis Ross and Renee Merrifield. Meanwhile, party member Vikram Bajwa has asked the B-C Supreme Court in a petition to delay the scheduled release of the leadership results on Saturday for 15 days while the party provides details of a membership audit it conducted.
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Drug investigation results in trafficking and firearm charges

Illegal drugs totalling tens of thousands of doses were seized as part of an inter-agency investigation that culminated in charges against five local people.The charges, which include possession for the purpose of trafficking and firearms offences, came following the conclusion of a Kamloops RCMP Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU) investigation which began in April 2020.By investigating suspects engaged in street level drug dealing of smaller amounts, TEU was able to follow their trail and identify those responsible for transporting large quantities of controlled substances into the community, sa

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BCOct 19, 2026

Surrey Police Arrest 28-Year-Old in Electronics Store Robberies

The Surrey Police Service’s Prolific Offender Unit has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies at electronics stores across Surrey. According to police, Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan is accused of smashing display cabinets at electronics retailers, assaulting staff members and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise between June and October 2026. The BC Prosecution Service has approved 17 charges against Hogan, including robbery and assault with a weapon. Police said the incidents caused an estimated $100,000 in losses for Surrey busine
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BCOct 19, 2026

24-Year-Old Surrey Man Killed in Coquihalla Highway Crash, Three Others Seriously Injured

A 24-year-old man from Surrey has been killed in a head-on collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota RAV4 on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt, B.C., on Saturday morning. According to B.C. Highway Patrol, police received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction on the highway. Officers were on their way to intercept the vehicle when the collision occurred near the Helmer exit. One of the four Surrey men travelling in the RAV4 died at the scene. The other three men, aged between 24 and 38, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain unde
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CanadaOct 19, 2026

Canada’s Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Raising Prospects of Interest Rate Hike by Year-End

Economists believe the Bank of Canada could raise interest rates by the end of 2026 following the release of the country’s September inflation figures. According to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1 per cent, driven by higher oil and gas prices, moving above the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1 to 3 per cent. However, underlying inflation has eased, offering some relief to the central bank. Ongoing trade tensions with the United States and the crisis in the Middle East could put further upward pressure on inflation. According to KPMG Canada, the Bank of Canada i
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BCOct 19, 2026

13 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Double-Decker Bus in Surrey

Thirteen people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a double-decker bus and several other vehicles on Highway 99 in Surrey on Friday evening. According to the Surrey Police Service, the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange. A semi-truck first struck three cars travelling in the same direction before losing control, crossing the median and colliding with an oncoming double-decker bus and another car. Approximately 50 to 60 people were aboard the bus at the time of the crash. According to B.C. Emergency Health Services, two
BCOct 19, 2026

Eby Urges Green Party Voters to Back NDP as Emily Lowan Fires Back Ahead of B.C. Election

Political activity has intensified in the final week of British Columbia’s provincial election campaign, with NDP Leader David Eby urging Green Party supporters to vote for the NDP, prompting a sharp response from Green Party Leader Emily Lowan. On Sunday, Eby appealed to Green voters not to waste their votes on the Green Party, arguing that Lowan is unlikely to become premier. He warned that votes for the Greens could split the vote and benefit the B.C. Conservatives. Responding to Eby’s remarks, Lowan accused him of calling the election two years ahead of schedule for political gain. She