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BCOct 04, 2021

Couple reported missing in BC found dead

RCMP say a couple reported missing in BC's Okanagan region have been found dead after an apparent ATV rollover. The two were last seen Friday morning leaving their campsite near Summerland on their all-terrain vehicle. They were reported missing on Saturday morning, prompting a massive search effort on the ground and by air. The victims have been identified as a 66 year old man and a 56 year old female.
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BCOct 02, 2021

B.C. reports 714 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths

B.C. is reporting 714 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 187,694 cases in the province.There are 6,317 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 178,980 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 328 individuals are in hospital and 138 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, 11 new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,973.The new deaths include:Fraser Health: fourInterior Health: sixVancouver Coastal Health: one From Sept. 23-29, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 71.3% of case
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BCOct 01, 2021

Five people arrested for Criminal Contempt of Court related to an existing Injunction Order preventing Trans Mountain work

Burnaby RCMP is providing the following monthly arrest update for September, 2021 in relation to ongoing Trans Mountain pipeline demonstrations in Burnaby. Burnaby RCMP officers have responded to several calls for service in September related to an existing Injunction Order preventing Trans Mountain work and access from being impeded or obstructed.In September, five people were arrested for Criminal Contempt of Court in relation to the injunction.In addition, one other person was arrested on September 24, 2021 in relation to a safety incident that injured a worker. The incident remains under i
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BCOct 01, 2021

New Westminster man convicted in court of child luring and child pornography

In 2019 the New Westminster Major Crime Unit began an investigation into child luring. During the course of this investigation, it was learned that a New Westminster resident had targeted children online for sexual exploitation. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit made an arrest in July 2020. Since his arrest and charge approval, 44-year-old, New Westminster resident, Daniel Blain has been convicted in court of: One count of Luring a Child contrary to section 172.1(1)a of the Criminal Code of CanadaOne count of Possessing Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of th
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BCOct 01, 2021

Mask mandate expanded to cover all students in B.C. until at least January

British Columbia's provincial health officer has mandated masks for all schoolchildren across the province after three school districts announced their own policies to include kindergarten to Grade 3 students. Dr. Bonnie Henry says she has heard the concerns of parents as COVID-19 cases have risen over the last couple of weeks among kids, especially those between the ages of five and 11, and in communities with lower vaccination rates. Dr. Henry says her school mask mandate will be in place until at least January, when it will be assessed based on whether vaccines would be available for child
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BCOct 01, 2021

Royal Canadian Navy encouraging public to see HMCS Harry DeWolf in Vancouver

The Royal Canadian Navy is showing off its newest Arctic and offshore patrol ship today. HMCS Harry DeWolf is set to pull alongside the Burrard drydock pier in Vancouver at about 10 this morning. The navy is encouraging the public to stop by to see the first vessel of its class as it remains berthed there until Sunday when it leaves for Esquimalt. The DeWolf is nearly halfway through its maiden operational deployment, which included crossing through the Northwest Passage. Royal Canadian Navy on Twitter: A beautiful sight Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes After travelling 10,050 nautical mil
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BCOct 01, 2021

Looking for romance online could cost you more than just a heartache

Surrey RCMP is cautioning the public after victims lose more than a million dollars to romance scams this year. Surrey RCMP received reports from 29 people who have been the victim of online romance scams between January and August 2021, with a total of $1,362,269.00 lost. During the same period, 213 victims lost $22,463,510.00 throughout the Lower Mainland.A romance scam involves any individual who uses false romantic intentions toward a victim in order to gain their trust and affection for the purpose of obtaining the victim’s money. Many romance scams begin via social media or online dati
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BCSep 30, 2021

'Reconciliation demands honesty and transparency,' says chief of B.C. First Nation

The chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation says true reconciliation requires truth and she'd like more of that from the federal government and Catholic Church. Chief Rosanne Casimir says they want the promised records as they work to identify the remains of what are believed to be more than 200 children found in unmarked graves around the former residential school in Kamloops. Casimir says the nation has had enough apologies, now it needs the information that the government and Catholic Church have agreed to provide. The chief says the ground-penetrating radar that found the remains was
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BCSep 30, 2021

Several trailers in a large trailer park in Williams Lake ordered evacuated

Several trailers in a large trailer park in Williams Lake have been ordered evacuated as ground slumps on the slope above the Williams Lake River. The city issued the evacuation order for the Green Acres Trailer Park yesterday after a geotechnical evaluation of the land slippage that happened Tuesday. The order says the slide exposed a section of sewer pipe and an access hole and the area is of ``imminent concern.'' The rest of the trailer park has been placed on evacuation alert and Williams Lake officials say they are monitoring and will provide updates when information is available. City o

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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Maninder Sidhu Meets Piyush Goyal to Advance Canada-India Free Trade Deal

Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Maninder Singh Sidhu, met with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in New Delhi on Thursday to advance efforts to finalize a Canada-India free trade agreement by the end of this year. The sixth round of negotiations for the proposed agreement is currently underway in New Delhi, with officials from both countries scheduled to hold discussions until November 20. Since May 2025, Minister Sidhu and Piyush Goyal have held more than a dozen meetings. The latest push in trade negotiations comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra
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BCNov 13, 2026

Man Shot Dead Inside Home in Surrey's Central Area

A man has been shot and killed inside a home in Surrey's Central area. The incident occurred Thursday morning in the 10600-block of 132 Street. According to the Surrey Police Service (SPS), officers and BC Emergency Health Services were called to the residence at approximately 7:16 a.m. after receiving reports of a person suffering from gunshot wounds. First responders made every effort to save the victim, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. No details about the victim's identity or any potential sus
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CanadaNov 13, 2026

Carney Reaffirms Canada's Commitment to Protecting Ukraine's Sovereignty

Prime Minister Mark Carney held key meetings with European leaders in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday during the European Political Community summit, focusing on strengthening security and trade relations. Canada was the only non-European country participating in the summit for the second time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also briefed Carney and other European leaders on the latest developments in ongoing peace talks with Russia. During the discussions, Carney reaffirmed Canada's full commitment to protecting Ukraine's sovereignty. The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of
CanadaNov 13, 2026

Canada Threatens Legal Action Against Stellantis Over Funding Agreement

Canada’s federal government is threatening legal action against automaker Stellantis over an alleged breach of its funding agreement, warning that it could seek to recover hundreds of millions of dollars provided to the company. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said the government would take Stellantis to court if it fails to meet its contractual obligations. The dispute escalated after Stellantis reached an agreement to sell its Brampton assembly plant to defence-sector company Roshel, raising concerns that more than 2,000 auto workers may lose their opportunity to return to work. On Thursda
CanadaNov 12, 2026

Canada’s Economic Recovery Expected to Remain Slow Amid Trade War, KPMG Forecasts

Canada’s economy is expected to face a slow and uneven recovery over the next two years, according to a new report by KPMG. The accounting firm’s Fall 2026 Economic Outlook forecasts that Canada’s GDP growth will remain at just 1 per cent in 2026 due to ongoing trade tensions. The report projects economic growth to improve to 1.8 per cent in 2027 and 2 per cent in 2028. KPMG noted that its forecast does not factor in any potential trade deal with the United States. However, continued consumer spending, increased investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and a boost from the 20