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BCNov 04, 2021

Pedestrian hit and killed while walking along Highway 1 in Abbotsford

For the second time in less than a month, a pedestrian has been hit and killed while walking along Highway 1 in Abbotsford. Police say it happened last night just before 8 p.m. as the unnamed person walked in the eastbound lanes of the busy route. The driver stayed at the scene and few other details have been released. A pedestrian walking in the westbound lands of the highway in roughly the same area was hit by a transport truck on October 20th and died a short time later.
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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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BCAug 25, 2026

B.C. Supreme Court Grants $700,000 Bail to Alleged International Drug Trafficking Ringleader

B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted bail to 57-year-old Ravinder Singh Dhanda, who is accused of being the alleged ringleader of an international drug trafficking operation. During a hearing Monday, Justice Allan Ross approved Dhanda’s release on $700,000 bail, with strict conditions including electronic ankle monitoring and 24-hour house arrest. Dhanda is accused of trafficking cocaine from Los Angeles into Canada using long-haul transport trucks. He was arrested in July as part of Operation Hard Ball, a joint investigation involving the FBI and the RCMP. Two other accused, Jaskaran Bagri
CanadaAug 25, 2026

Canada Announces $27.6 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports

The Canadian government has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on approximately $27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne made the announcement in Ottawa, saying the counter-tariffs will take effect on September 8, 2026. The new retaliatory tariffs will range from 15% to 50%. The government’s nearly 100-page list includes a wide range of American products, including seafood, paper products, furniture, clothing, tools and motorcycles. The list also includes dairy products, cosme
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IndiaAug 25, 2026

SGPC Chief Harjinder Singh Dhami Objects to Ram Rahim Being Granted Another Furlough

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly objected to the government granting another furlough to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Dhami said the decision reflects a “double and discriminatory approach” by the government. He questioned why Ram Rahim is repeatedly granted furloughs and paroles while Sikh prisoners, who have been incarcerated for long periods, are allegedly denied parole even to meet seriously ill family members. He said such treatment raises questions about the credibility of equal application of law
AlbertaAug 25, 2026

Former Alberta Premiers Kenney and Notley Join Forces to Keep Province in Canada

Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley are joining forces in an effort to keep the province in Canada. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says the two former political rivals will co-chair its campaign to keep the country united. Kenney became premier in 2019 after his United Conservative Party defeated Notley’s NDP government. Notley says she and Kenney disagree on many issues, but they agree that the separation question expected in the upcoming referendum would be bad for Alberta businesses and comes at the wrong time, amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war.
BCAug 25, 2026

18-Year-Old Dies in E-Scooter Crash in Kamloops, Safety Concerns Raised

An 18-year-old man has died following an e-scooter crash in Kamloops, raising renewed concerns about the safety of electric scooters in the city. According to police, the young man was found injured near an e-scooter around 4 a.m. on Aug. 16 near Battle Street and Lee Road. He was taken to hospital for treatment but died from his injuries on Aug. 20. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Hunter Dennis. Police said the teenager was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Following the death, a Kamloops resident has launched a petition calling on the city council to withdraw from