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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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CanadaSep 14, 2026

Canada deports 111 foreign nationals linked to extortion and organized crime

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says 111 foreign nationals have been removed from Canada in cases involving extortion and organized crime, with 188 removal orders issued as of Sept. 3. According to figures released by the agency, 58 people were removed from British Columbia, 30 from the Prairie region and 23 from the Greater Toronto Area. The CBSA has also released the names and photographs of individuals involved in four recent cases. They include Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh, Amritoj Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh. The agency said the cases involved allegations or criminal activity relat
BCSep 14, 2026

Surrey municipal election nominations close with seven mayoral candidates

Nomination proceedings have closed for the upcoming municipal election in Surrey, with about 100 candidates seeking 15 positions, including one mayor, eight city councillors and six school trustees. Seven candidates are running for mayor: Linda Annis, Brenda Locke, Doug McCallum, Honveer Singh Randhawa, Mike Starchuk, Troy Van-Vliet and Eagle Emans. A total of 65 candidates are contesting the eight city council seats, while 23 candidates are running for the six school trustee positions. Among the school trustee candidates are Harjit Kaur Bhullar, Amrit Warring, Gurleen Kaur Chahal, Meena Kocha
CanadaSep 14, 2026

27-Year-Old Punjabi Man Arrested in Brampton Carjacking Attempts and Knife Attack

Peel Regional Police in Ontario have arrested a 27-year-old Punjabi man in connection with a series of carjacking attempts, a home invasion and a knife attack in Brampton. According to police, the incidents began around 10 p.m. on Sept. 6 near Clockwork Drive and Creditview Road. Police allege that the accused, Lovpreet Mann, attempted to steal a vehicle and stabbed the vehicle owner, who was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly afterward, Mann allegedly kicked in the door of a nearby home and demanded the vehicle keys. After that attempt failed, he alleged
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AlbertaSep 14, 2026

36-Year-Old Man Dies in Edmonton Police Shooting, ASIRT to Investigate

A 36-year-old man has died after Edmonton police officers opened fire during an incident in west Edmonton on Sunday morning. Alberta’s police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), has been notified and will investigate the shooting. Edmonton police say officers were called to a home following reports that a woman and an infant had been shot. When officers arrived, they encountered a man with a firearm who opened the front door. Police say the man was given verbal directions but did not comply. Three officers then discharged their firearms. The man was arrested but die
AlbertaSep 14, 2026

Calgary-Shaw Byelection: Voters Head to Polls Today

Calgary voters are heading to the polls today for a provincial byelection in Calgary-Shaw, a longtime United Conservative stronghold that has been without a legislature member since former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz resigned in May. Five candidates are contesting the seat, including Mike Derry of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party and Kyle Campbell of Naheed Nenshi’s NDP. Derry has focused his campaign on affordability, education, health care and government transparency, while Campbell has made health care a key issue. The other candidates are teacher Kyle Joseph of th