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BCJun 21, 2021

Burnaby RCMP seek witnesses to a fatal hit and run collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist

RCMP in Burnaby, B.C., are investigating an alleged hit-and-run that caused the death of a motorcyclist Saturday evening.The Mounties issued a release saying they responded to a report of a vehicle rear-ending a motorcycle at Canada Way and Imperial Street. They say the motorcyclist was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.Police are looking for witnesses and no other details were provided. Burnaby RCMP on Twitter: UPDATE- News Release BelowWe are asking for witnesses to a fatal hit and run collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclistThis collision occurred last night.htt
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BCJun 21, 2021

Shots fired before Jeep crashes in Surrey: RCMP

Police are investigating a shooting last night in Surrey, B.C. that they say preceded a car crash.Local Mounties say in a news release that it happened in the Newton area at around 8:40 p.m.They say officers were dispatched to investigate a report that the occupants of a silver SUV had fired shots at people in a white Jeep in the 7300 block of 128 Street.Police say both vehicles sped away but the Jeep crashed near the intersection of 128 Street and 76 Avenue. RCMP investigators say no one in the Jeep was injured, adding that they believe it was a targeted shooting.No further suspect informati
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BCJun 19, 2021

B.C. reports 109 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death

BC health officials say more than three-quarters of eligible adults have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, as the province reports 109 new cases. There are 1,389 active cases of COVID-19.There has been one new COVID-19 related death, for a total of 1,740 deaths in British Columbia. 76.7% of all adults in B.C. and 75.1% of those 12 and older have now received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In total, 4,296,151 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in B.C., 823,371 of which are second doses. The total for B.C.'s COVID-19
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BCJun 19, 2021

Vehicle stunting results in impoundment and fines

Shortly after midnight on June 15, 2021, the Prince George RCMP received multiple similar reports from residents in the area of 20th Avenue and Oak Street. The callers stated they were hearing what sounded like gunshots and they observed a black Mustang speeding and doing stunts in the area. Some callers reported seeing two people hiding in an alleyway.Frontline members attended the area and located the two people, who stated a black Mustang had been following them around and the driver was shooting fireworks out of the vehicle at them. Neither person reported any injuries from the fireworks.P
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BCJun 19, 2021

Two men charged in relation to Fryer brother double homicide

Two men have now been charged in relation to the double homicide of Carlos and Erick Fryer whose bodies were discovered in Naramata in May.On May 10, frontline officers attended a remote location up the Naramata Creek Forest Service Road after receiving information about an unresponsive person in need of medical attention. When officers arrived in the area they found two deceased individuals, later identified as Carlos and Erick Fryer.Click here to view previous news releaseOn June 18, the BC Prosecution Service approved first degree murder charges against 35-year-old Anthony Graham of Pentict
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BCJun 18, 2021

Fraser Health’s 32-hour Vax-a-thon this weekend

Fraser Health will be rolling out the red carpet at our COVID-19 immunization clinic at Guildford Recreation Centre for our first-ever all-night Vax-a-thon. From 11:00 am on Saturday, June 19, to 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 20, approximately 7,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible people needing their first dose. Those who attend this special clinic will enjoy live music and other exciting, physically-distanced entertainment while receiving their COVID-19 immunization. They will also have a chance to receive generous donated door prizes. The Fraser Health Vax-a-thon begins
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BCJun 18, 2021

Small, out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation alerts near Lytton, B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze sparked Wednesday in the Fraser Canyon has charred nearly one square kilometre of bush south of Lytton. The wildfire service says the out-of-control fire is burning in steep terrain on the east side of Highway 1. Evacuation alerts have been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Lytton First Nation, covering about 18 properties south and east of Lytton. A three-member crew kept watch on the flames overnight and more than 50 firefighters, backed by helicopters and heavy equipment are assigned during daylight hours. A cause remains under inv
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BCJun 18, 2021

Deer attack in southeastern B.C. leaves woman cut, battered and bruised

A British Columbia woman says she needed hospital treatment for injuries including gashes and deep bruises after being attacked by a deer defending its fawn. Liz Royer says she was out for a run in Kimberley last week when the deer appeared out of the heavy bush and charged. Royer was with her leashed dog and says the Australian shepherd mix didn't provoke the deer and even stayed behind her as it reared and lashed out with its hoofs. Royer says she has gashes on her legs, muscle tears and bruising around her hips, across her arms and down her back. The 58 year old says she was treated in hos
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BCJun 18, 2021

AstraZeneca second dose 'good choice' despite federal guidance: Dr. Bonnie Henry

British Columbia's top doctor says there is no wrong choice for a second COVID-19 vaccine dose despite recommendations from a federal panel that those who first got Oxford-AstraZeneca should choose Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for a second shot. New guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization says Pfizer or Moderna is preferred as the second dose based on growing evidence that the combination produces a stronger immune response. Previously, the committee said AstraZeneca recipients could choose to get a second dose of the same vaccine or a different shot. Henry says the recomme

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Man charged after alleged attempted child abduction in Surrey

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Trump says talks with Modi at G7 summit were productive, highlights India-U.S. partnership

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Canada’s population declines slightly in first quarter of 2026 as non-permanent resident numbers fall

Canada’s population declined slightly during the first three months of 2026, according to new estimates released by Statistics Canada. The agency estimated the country’s population at 41,417,056 as of April 1, a decrease of 55,025 people, or 0.1 per cent, compared with Jan. 1. Statistics Canada attributed the decline largely to a reduction in the number of non-permanent residents. According to Statistics Canada, the preliminary number of non-permanent residents fell by 117,879 during the first quarter of 2026. That compares with a decline of 55,194 during the same period a year earlier. Th