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BCFeb 10, 2022

Langley RCMP seeking public assistance in an investigation

Langley RCMP is seeking the assistance of public with an investigation. Police have shared the picture of a woman. Police allege the pictured female made over $20K worth of fraudulent purchases on a stolen credit cards on December 22nd of last year. All the charges were completed at the Willowbrook Shoppers Drug Mart. Langley RCMP on Twitter: $20K of Fraudulent Purchases on Stolen Credit Card - Surveillance Photoshttps://langley.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action siteNodeId=2117&languageId=1&contentId=73404 Anyone with information that might assist with these investigations is asked to cal
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BCFeb 10, 2022

One of two victims of Surrey shooting has died

RCMP say one of two victims injured in a shooting in Surrey late Tuesday night has now died. Police say an unnamed man has died and the woman who was with him when their car was hit by gunfire remains in serious condition. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case. No arrests have been made and the RCMP said yesterday that the shooting is related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.
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BCFeb 10, 2022

Man found dead in Lagley, officers say attack does not appear random

A man has been found dead on a street in Langley. A statement from RCMP says officers were called to the area at about 1:30 this morning, but the unnamed man could not be revived. Investigators say the attack does not appear random. Police are seeking any witnesses and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case.
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BCFeb 10, 2022

Vancouver Island First Nation ready to search for unmarked graves at former school

A Vancouver Island First Nation says it has taken the first steps toward locating possible unmarked graves at the former site of the Alberni Indian Residential School.A statement posted Wednesday by the Tseshaht First Nation says "foundational work" to locate any graves just outside Port Alberni, B.C., has begun.Preparation to use ground-penetrating radar at the site is underway but the statement says work won't begin until soil conditions are ideal.Tseshaht leaders say cultural support will be provided and they urge those who attended the school to share their knowledge with the research and
BCFeb 10, 2022

Wildfire destroys Lytton's governance records; B.C. gives OK to rewrite bylaws

The mayor of the fire-ravaged community of Lytton, B-C, says rewriting the village's bylaws from scratch will be about as entertaining as going to the dentist but it's another necessary step in rebuilding. Mayor Jan Polderman says the village's records and backup servers were lost in the wildfire that razed the village last summer with the content of many of its bylaws now left unknown. Municipal Affairs Minister Josie Osborne introduced legislation yesterday that will allow Lytton to replace and rewrite its governance laws destroyed in the disaster. The government also announced 8-point-3
BCFeb 09, 2022

BC Ferries says it will impose a one per cent surcharge on ticket prices, effective March 1st

Fuel prices are climbing and BC Ferries says it will impose a one per cent surcharge on ticket prices, effective March 1st. A statement from the corporation says the surcharge amounts to an extra 15 cents for an adult ticket and 55 cents for a vehicle on the main routes between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. Although the hike will be applied to most routes, BC Ferries says runs between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert or the central coast, as well as Prince Rupert to Haida Gwaii will get a break. The statement says the current fuel surcharge of 1.5 per cent on those routes will be removed at
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BCFeb 09, 2022

B.C. coroner's report shows illicit toxic drug deaths highest ever in 2021

BC's chief coroner says the status quo of making illicit drugs a crime has been an abject and costly failure and officials have to admit it won't stop overdose deaths. A coroner's report released today says 2,224 people died of suspected overdose deaths last year in BC, a jump of 26 per cent from the year before. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe says making illicit drugs a crime has created chaos in communities, killed thousands across the country and made enormous profits for the drug trade. She says it's hard to see why anyone would think it was an effective system because it has resulted in sha
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BCFeb 09, 2022

Census shows B.C.'s population hit five million after 7.6 per cent growth

Canada's latest census shows British Columbia had the second-highest population growth among the provinces, second only to Prince Edward Island. The census released today says five million people call the western province home, after growth of 7.6 per cent between 2016 and 2021. Data also show resort towns like Squamish are among the fastest-growing communities in the country. But a population hike of 22.2 per cent since 2016 in the town north of Vancouver has fuelled competition among young buyers drawn to the area's world-class climbing, hiking and biking trails. A local Realtor says that's
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BCFeb 09, 2022

Man and woman critically injured after shooting in Surrey

RCMP say a man is critically injured and woman has serious wounds after they were shot late last night while inside a car in Surrey. Police say the attack appears related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict. The Integrated Homicide Investigation team has been called because the man's injuries are considered life threatening. No arrests have been made, but a statement from police says everything is being done to gather intelligence and target those posing the highest risk to the community.

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BCOct 29, 2026

Former B.C. NDP Ministers Admit Early Election Call Was a Major Mistake

Former B.C. NDP ministers Nikki Sharma and Ravi Parmar have expressed disappointment over the party’s election defeat, acknowledging that calling an early election was a major mistake. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party caucus meeting in Victoria, former Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said the party and former Premier David Eby had clearly made the wrong decision by calling an early election. Former Attorney General Nikki Sharma said Wednesday’s virtual meeting of the outgoing caucus was highly emotional. She said Eby apologized for the decision to call the election and took f
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AlbertaOct 29, 2026

Two Arrested in Calgary Kidnapping and Hostage-Taking Case, Third Suspect Wanted

Calgary police have arrested two men in connection with the kidnapping and hostage-taking of a woman, while a third suspect remains at large. Police received information about the incident on October 12. The following day, the tactical unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2000 block of 37 Street Southeast, where officers safely rescued the victim and arrested two suspects. Calgary residents Joseph Richard Frederick Sarrazin and Jordan Barry Taylor have been charged with forcible confinement and several other criminal offences. Police believe the kidnapping was a targeted incide
AlbertaOct 29, 2026

Alberta Referendum Results Officially Released, 74.95% Vote to Remain in Canada

Elections Alberta released the official results Thursday of the October 19 referendum on immigration, constitutional reforms and Alberta’s separation from Canada. According to the results, 70.4 per cent of Alberta voters participated in the questions on requiring proof of citizenship to vote and whether the province should separate from Canada. These two questions recorded the highest voter participation. Official results showed that 74.95 per cent of Albertans voted in favour of remaining part of Canada. On the remaining nine questions, a majority of voters supported several immigration-rel
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BCOct 29, 2026

50-Year-Old Woman Killed in Cement Truck Collision Near Vancouver Airport

A 50-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a cement truck near Vancouver International Airport in Richmond on Wednesday. According to the RCMP, the incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. in the area of Russ Baker Way and Miller Road. Emergency crews closed the roadway completely for several hours while investigating the collision. Sergeant Pak Yim expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the victim’s family. Police said the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with investigators. The RCMP is asking drivers who travelled through the a
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CanadaOct 29, 2026

Melanie Joly Demands Stelco Reinstate Laid-Off Workers Before Talks

Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has sent a strongly worded letter to Stelco President Paul Simon, demanding the immediate reinstatement of laid-off workers at the Ontario-based steelmaker. Joly said she is willing to meet with Stelco representatives and Lourenco Goncalves, CEO of its U.S. parent company, Cleveland-Cliffs. However, she made it clear that reinstating the laid-off workers would be a precondition for any discussions. Criticizing Goncalves, Joly said the company cannot use U.S. tariffs, which are hurting businesses on both sides of the border, as an excuse for the layoff