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BCNov 26, 2021

Langley RCMP asking for information for two missing youths

Langley RCMP is seeking the assistance of the public to locate two missing youth who are believed to be in the company of Mya Steenbergen, a 12-year-old missing from Richmond.Maddison Savoie is First Nations, 14-years-old and last communicated with family on November 22nd. She is described as being 5’3 tall, approximately 140 lbs. and has black hair and green eyes. Maddison was last seen wearing all black (black hoodie). she has a nose piercing and dresses skater style. She has several piercings in each ear.Hunter Keys is Caucasian, 12-years-old and was last seen when he was dropped off in L
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BCNov 25, 2021

Suspect in custody after reports of shooting at B.C. detachment, no one injured

Police say a suspect is in custody after officers responded to reports of a shooter at an RCMP detachment in northern British Columbia. Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says there are no reported injuries at this time. RCMP say they had received information about a person with a long gun targeting the detachment in Vanderhoof, west of Prince George, just after noon. At 12:16 pm the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to reports of an active shooter with a long gun targeting the RCMP Detachment in the 100 Block of Columbia Street and then continuing to drive around the area.
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BCNov 25, 2021

Highway 1 reopening through the Fraser Valley

Highway 1 will reopen through the Fraser Valley between Chilliwack and Abbotsford at 2 p.m. (Pacific time), Thursday, Nov. 25, following cleanup, repairs and geotechnical assessments of the highway and its structures.This reopening will help connect the Lower Mainland through to Highway 3 and the Interior. While this will help to reduce congestion on Highway 7, travel restrictions will remain in place on Highway 7 to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and services. Although it is not subject to the essential travel order, people are asked to stay off Highway 1 through Abbotsford unles
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BCNov 25, 2021

President of the BC Federation of Labour critical of five sick days per year decision

Laird Cronk, the president of the BC Federation of Labour, is critical of the decision, saying provincial data indicates that while workers may take an average of 4.8 sick days annually, countries like New Zealand, Australia, Sweden and Germany have 10 days or more. He says that is what it takes to make sure workers have the economic stability to stay home when they are sick. Workers in British Columbia will be eligible for a minimum of five sick days per year starting January 1st. Labour Minister Harry Bains says the new sick leave policy affects all workers covered by the province's Employ
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BCNov 25, 2021

VPD investigation leads to charges in DTES stranger attack

Vancouver police say they have arrested and charged a woman who allegedly assaulted a senior in the Downtown Eastside last month. Sergeant Steve Addison says the 71 year old victim was confronted by a woman who yelled at her and then assaulted her. He says the victim suffered a broken arm and was hospitalized. Police say the BC Prosecution Service conducted an independent review of the evidence and has now charged a 27-year-old woman with one count of assault causing bodily harm.
BCNov 25, 2021

Line of storms approaches as B.C. works to recover from recent floods

The B-C government says it's making headway on recovery since last week's floods with supply chains stabilizing, gas shortages starting to ease and some evacuees allowed to return to their homes.Officials say the major supply route of Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley is on track to reopen later today, but are warning about a series of storms that have already begun sweeping over areas of the province that are struggling to recover from the floods.Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says the government is prepared to close some roads as a precaution as modellers try to predict when and where
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BCNov 25, 2021

B.C. reports 322 new COVID-19 cases and 9 deaths

B.C. is reporting 322 new cases of COVID-19, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 216,334 cases in the province.There are 3,015 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 210,828 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 318 individuals are in hospital and 109 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the last 24 hours, nine new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 2,313.The new deaths include:Vancouver Coastal Health: threeInterior Health: oneNorthern Health: fiveThere have been no new health-care f
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BCNov 25, 2021

One more person might have died in the flooding in BC's Lower Mainland

Another person might have died in the flooding in BC's Lower Mainland. RCMP confirm a woman who was unable to get out of her home between Merritt and Spences Bridge has not been seen since last week. Police say the unnamed woman hasn't been seen since November 16th and an investigation by Lillooet RCMP is continuing. This raises to six the number of confirmed or potential victims of recent floods or landslides.
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BCNov 25, 2021

British Columbia remains in ``uncharted territory'' with several destructive storms set to sweep over already flooded areas of the province: Mike Farnworth

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says British Columbia remains in ``uncharted territory'' with several destructive storms set to sweep over areas of the province already struggling to recover from devastating flooding. Wind and rainfall warnings blanketed most of the B.C. coast Wednesday and they come after about a dozen so-called atmospheric rivers have saturated land in the province since September. Farnworth says that even routine rainfall may cause already-swollen rivers to rise to dangerous heights and he urged residents to prepare for evacuations and watch for updates. However, he

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BCSep 16, 2026

30-Year-Old Woman’s Death in Fort St. James Deemed Suspicious, RCMP Investigating

The B.C. RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Fort St. James as suspicious. The woman has been identified as Dayna Monk, and investigators are appealing to the public for information that could assist with the case. According to Fort St. James RCMP, emergency health services were called to a home in the 400-block of Stuart Drive on May 31 following reports that a woman was experiencing cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, the woman could not be saved. Initial investigations did not indicate any criminal involvement in her death. However, foll
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BCSep 16, 2026

David Eby Instructs NDP to Be Ready for the Election

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he has told NDP legislators to be “election ready” amid the disruption caused by the ongoing trade war with the United States. Eby said Cheryl Oates, his former acting chief of staff, will manage the NDP’s campaign for the next provincial election whenever it is called. However, he did not announce any date for the vote. The premier said he has informed both Elections B.C. and the NDP caucus that they need to be prepared for an election. His comments come as the Opposition B.C. Conservatives face internal changes, with nine members having left the
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BCSep 16, 2026

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke Slams Release of High-Risk Offenders

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has expressed strong concern after two high-risk offenders were released into the city within just two days. Following a public warning issued by the Surrey Police Service, Locke said violent offenders such as Jonathan Muzichka and Skyler Pelletier should not be released to live in Surrey. She said Surrey is home to more than 700,000 people and allowing high-risk offenders to repeatedly settle in the community raises serious concerns about public safety. Locke said she supports rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, but the responsibility of managing high-risk
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BCSep 16, 2026

Poilievre Calls on Carney to Clarify Canada-EU Talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify discussions surrounding Canada’s potential associate membership, special alliance or any other proposed arrangement with the European Union. Poilievre said the Conservative Party’s position is clear: it fully supports Canada’s decades-old free trade relationship and NATO alliance with Europe, but strongly opposes imposing any European taxes, laws or open-border immigration policies on Canadians. He said Canada is an independent, sovereign country and that these principles cannot be compromised. Meanw
BCSep 16, 2026

North Island College Campus Attack Leaves Two Injured

An attack at North Island College’s Comox Valley campus in British Columbia has left two people injured. Police said they received multiple reports of an attack involving a sharp weapon inside a college residence building at around 12:53 a.m. Front-line officers who arrived at the scene found two young people injured and arrested a suspect after identifying him. Comox Valley RCMP Constable Monica Terragni said the suspect is a 21-year-old man from Burnaby who remains in custody. The two injured victims were taken to hospital and are reportedly in stable condition. Police said the motive behi