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BCNov 04, 2021

Delta police share video of missing man Anmol Jagat

Delta Police are releasing video that shows the last known location and direction of travel of missing person Anmol JAGAT. He was last captured on video at 12:42 am, October 24 walking northbound in the 8100 block of 112A in North Delta. He is believed to have headed northbound on 112th after this. Any individuals or businesses with CCTV or dashcam which could have captured Anmol walking in this area are urged to please review their footage.South Fraser Search and Rescue was deployed October 30 in an effort to help locate Anmol. Search and Rescue personnel conducted an extensive search along t
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BCNov 04, 2021

Premier John Horgan diagonosed with cancer

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the latest state of his health:"The surgery and biopsy that were done last week were successful and I am grateful to the amazing health-care team for all the support I’ve received. The pathology confirmed that the growth in my throat was cancerous."My prognosis is good and I expect to make a full recovery. In the next couple of weeks I will need to start radiation treatment, which will conclude toward the end of December. "During that time, I will continue to participate virtually in briefings, cabinet meetings, and other imp
BCNov 04, 2021

Teacher in Kitimat under fire after allegedly mocking an Indigenous student for wearing traditional Haisla regalia

A teacher at Mount Elizabeth Secondary in Kitimat, BC, is under fire after allegedly mocking an Indigenous student for wearing traditional Haisla regalia to school for picture day. Students organized a walkout on Tuesday to demand accountability from education officials. School District 82 has not named the teacher alleged to have made the comments and has not confirmed whether the teacher is still working at the school or what type of investigation they may be facing. The Haisla Nation says it is aware of what happened and it serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to ac
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BCNov 04, 2021

Victoria police issue COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all staff

Victoria police have issued a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all staff including front-line officers, civilian staff, special municipal constables, volunteers and contractors. Police say they will require staff to submit proof of full vaccination or begin regular COVID-19 antigen testing by November 15th. Police Chief Del Manak says he believes most of his staff are fully vaccinated, but this will be an added precaution to confirm the safety of staff members and the public. BC health officials reported six deaths and 430 new cases of the virus yesterday, bringing the active case count to 4,373.
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BCNov 04, 2021

B.C. reports 430 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths

B.C. is reporting 430 new cases of COVID-19, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 207,120 cases in the province.There are currently 4,373 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 200,220 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 137 individuals are currently in intensive care.In the past 24 hours, six new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,192.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: fourInterior Health: oneIsland Health: oneThere has been one new health-care facility outbreak at Hallmark on the Park (Fraser Health). The outbreaks at Heritage
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BCNov 03, 2021

Suspicious vehicle check yields $100K liquor seizure

On October 27, 2021 at approximately 11:50 PM, members of BC Highway Patrol’s Traffic Safety Unit - Police Dog Service (TSU-PDS) checked a suspicious vehicle parked in an overnight parking area reserved for commercial vehicles near Revelstoke, BC. Police observed that the seats behind the driver were removed and the vehicle, a Toyota minivan, was filled from floor to ceiling with boxes and concealed by a blanket. The van’s occupants, a man and woman from Calgary, were queried on police databases and were found to be the subjects of prior criminal activity in the Lower Mainland.Based on the
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BCNov 03, 2021

Ravi Kahlon issues statement in honour of the proclamation declaring November as Sikh Nation Blood Donation Month

Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North and Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, has issued the following statement in honour of the proclamation declaring November as Sikh Nation Blood Donation Month:"In November 1999, the Sikh Nation organized its first blood donation campaign in Surrey with the belief that all humans should live a safe and happy life. Powered by that belief and the dedication of a few hard-working volunteers, this grassroots campaign became an annual event, growing in size and impact with every year."Now in its 22nd year, the campaign has dozens of clinics across Ca
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BCNov 03, 2021

Williams Lake Mayor apologises for sharing an article that suggested there are two sides to the history of residential schools

Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb has apologized for reposting an article on his personal Facebook page that suggested there are two sides to the history of residential schools. Speaking at a council meeting last night, Cobb says he is ``seriously sorry'' for the repost and says he did not endorse it, but he also called the complaint from Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars a ``personal attack'' because the post was on Cobb's personal page, not on the page he uses as mayor. Sellars could be immediately reached for comment but Charlene Belleau, who attended the meeting and spoke for th
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BCNov 03, 2021

Saanich Police promising to crackdown on unlawful weekend parties at UVic

Saanich Police are promising to crackdown on unlawful weekend parties at the University of Victoria. Police say in a release there have been parties every weekend since the semester started in September, with crowds of up to one thousand people drinking alcohol, committing assaults, along with disorderly conduct that borders on rioting. On the Halloween weekend, police say people discharged fireworks into the crowd, officers in a police car were surrounded by a mob and several intoxicated and underage youth needed medical attention. Police say they'll be putting up roadblocks, increasing foot

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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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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
IndiaJul 22, 2026

Sonam Wangchuk says he will end hunger strike if government assures no action against student protesters

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he is prepared to end his 24-day hunger strike over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak if the central government provides a written assurance that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against students who participated in the examination reform movement. According to a letter issued by Wangchuk, the assurance would protect student protesters involved in demonstrations demanding reforms to the examination system following the NEET-UG controversy. Wangchuk said Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him on Tuesday night a
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WorldJul 22, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak death toll reaches 999, health ministry reports

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 999 lives, according to official figures released overnight into Wednesday by the country's Ministry of Health. The ministry said that, as of Sunday, 2,473 Ebola cases had been recorded since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Officials reported that 999 people had died from the disease. According to the Ministry of Health, the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments. Officials have said the outbreak has become the fastest-growing Ebo
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IndiaJul 22, 2026

Raja Warring seeks resignation of Punjab CM, Education Minister over repeated exam paper leak cases

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, alleging the state government has failed to prevent repeated examination paper leaks in Punjab. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Warring said several major paper leak incidents have been reported during the Mann government's tenure. He cited the Punjab Group-B recruitment examination, which he said was leaked about six months ago, along with alleged leaks involving the Class 12 English examination, the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility