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BCJul 17, 2025

Man charged with impersonating North Vancouver Mountie

Mounties in North Vancouver say a man has been charged after allegedly pulling over a Tesla and falsely identifying himself as an RCMP officer. They say the man was driving a Ford F-150 with lights that resembled emergency vehicle lights. Police say the man was arrested shortly after and was released pending a court date. They say officers determined during the investigation that there may be other victims who were pulled over by the suspect, so they made a social media post requesting victims to come forward. The RCMP say on June 24, the BC Prosecution Service formally charged the man with "p
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BCJul 17, 2025

Woman arrested in Langley, B.C., for assault causing severe burns

Mounties in Langley, B.C., say a 25-year-old woman has been charged with an assault that sent another woman to hospital with "severe burns." They previously said officers responded to a report of a woman in distress along a stretch of the Fraser Highway lined with businesses near the city's downtown area at about 6:35 p.m. on Saturday. Police said the 33-year-old's injuries were caused by exposure to an "unknown substance." The RCMP say police quickly confirmed the incident took place at the transit bus loop near 204 Street and Logan Avenue. They say officers located and arrested the 25-year-o
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BCJul 16, 2025

B.C. fast-tracks recruitment of international doctors as U.S. campaign delivers results

In just two months, B.C. has received almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States, reflecting strong momentum from the Province’s co-ordinated U.S. recruitment campaign. Building on this success, new strategies are underway to further attract internationally trained doctors. “When we began recruiting in the U.S. in March, we were confident it would yield strong results, and this success confirms that British Columbia’s universal health-care system and vibrant communities continue to stand out,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “With
BCJul 16, 2025

Fire in Chilliwack, B.C., destroys businesses and apartments

Every firehall in Chilliwack, B.C., was involved in fighting a destructive blaze in the centre of the city. A statement from the fire department says crews encountered heavy, black smoke as they went to the scene at about 12:30 Wednesday morning. The fire was in a mixed-use building with apartments over commercial space. The statement says three dozen crew members were involved and they at first tried to fight the fire from inside, but were forced to withdraw and take a defensive strategy to gain control of the blaze. There were no reported injuries to either residents or firefighters, althoug
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BCJul 16, 2025

48-year-old Abbotsford surveyor dies after being hit by vehicle

A 48-year-old surveyor from Abbotsford was killed on July 15, after being struck by a vehicle while on the job. The incident occurred on Tuesday just after 1 pm, while the victim was working on Sylvester Road near Dale Road in Hatzic, just east of Mission. A dump truck travelling northbound on Sylvester Road struck the man, who died at the scene. Sylvester Road was closed for a prolonged period while officers from the Mission RCMP, the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement unit, and WorkSafe BC investigated the matter. The survey
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BCJul 16, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP investigating an arson incident

On July 12, 2025, at approximately midnight, in the 600 block of Kennedy Street in Nanaimo, an unknown male set fire to a cedar planter box on a porch. The homeowner saw the flames, ran outside to douse the fire and called 911. Nanaimo Fire and Rescue responded and prevented any damage to the exterior of the home. A neighbour’s surveillance camera captured the fire and a possible male suspect. Police are requesting that residents in the 600 block of Kennedy review their surveillance cameras and dashcams for any images of a male wearing: a light-coloured shirt, dark knee-length shorts, da
BCJul 16, 2025

New community policing centre opening at Gastown-Hastings Crossing

The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), local community volunteers and with financial commitment from the Province, has opened a new Community Policing Centre (CPC) to serve the Gastown and Hastings Crossing areas. Located at 109 West Hastings Street, the Gastown-Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre (GHX CPC) will be working to respond to local safety needs in a way that is proactive, collaborative and community led, with a focus on crime prevention, community education, volunteer involvement and community safety. The CPC is operated by an ind
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BCJul 16, 2025

BC highway Patrol leads two-day commercial vehicle safety check with serious consequences for corner-cutting

On July 8 and 9, 2025, BC Highway Patrol teamed up with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE), Burnaby RCMP, Coquitlam RCMP and Coquitlam Bylaws for a major commercial safety blitz that lead to over $18,000 in tickets. Too many commercial drivers are still bending the rules by driving broken trucks and trailers, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. These inspections are part of our commitment to address road safety concerns from the public. People are right to expect the best from professional drivers.Here are some h
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BCJul 16, 2025

RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RCMP say they've arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say in a statement that a report came in just after 1 p.m. Tuesday about a Cessna that "had been hijacked" and was on its way to Vancouver. Police say the "sole occupant" of the plane was arrested after it touched down. Social media videos show multiple police vehicles on the Vancouver runway behind a single-engine plane, and several officers advancing on the aircraft. A photo on

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BCDec 09, 2025

VPD charges suspect in fatal Downtown Eastside assault

Vancouver Police say a two-week investigation has resulted in charges against a man accused in the killing of a Downtown Eastside resident late last month. Detectives from the Homicide Unit began their work on November 28 after a 45-year-old man was found seriously injured near Gore Street and Powell Street in the early morning hours. Investigators allege the victim was assaulted by a stranger around 3 a.m. and later died from his injuries. Police identified a suspect during the investigation and arrested him on Sunday evening near Main Street and Terminal Avenue. Court records show 33-year-ol
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BCDec 09, 2025

Coquitlam RCMP asks public for video after early morning fire at vacant apartment site

Coquitlam RCMP is appealing for witnesses and video after an early morning fire damaged a vacant apartment building on North Road over the weekend. Officers were called around 5 a.m. on Sunday to the property at 727 North Road, a site already slated for demolition as part of ongoing redevelopment in the area. Coquitlam Fire and Rescue brought the blaze under control, and investigators with the RCMP’s General Investigation Section are now working to determine how the fire started. Police have not said whether the incident is suspicious, but they are seeking any footage that may show activity
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BCDec 09, 2025

B.C. government highlights rental price declines as new data shows two years of cooling market

A new national rental report indicates that British Columbia continues to see some of the sharpest declines in asking rents in the country, marking two consecutive years of easing prices. Data published Monday by Rentals.ca shows average rents for purpose-built and condominium units in the province have fallen 8.5 percent over the past two years, with Vancouver driving much of the downward trend. According to the report, asking rents for purpose-built and condo units in Vancouver are down 15.1 percent from the same period in 2023 and 14.5 percent compared to 2022. November 2025 marked the 24th
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IndiaDec 09, 2025

Punjab BJP leader seeks time bound probe under High Court supervision

Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar is calling for a time bound inquiry into allegations of corruption in the state, urging Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to order an investigation under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Jakhar said an independent process is needed to examine all leaders, including himself, so the public can see a full accounting of the claims. He questioned the Chief Minister’s recent remarks suggesting he has files related to wrongdoing, asking why those documents have not been opened or shared with an impartial authority. Jakhar said b
AlbertaDec 09, 2025

Man charged after RCMP seize firearms and hate symbols from Lloydminster home

Alberta RCMP say a Lloydminster man is facing hate-related and firearms charges following a police search that uncovered several weapons and symbols associated with extremist ideology. Officers executed a warrant at a home in the border city after receiving reports of threats directed at identifiable groups, according to investigators. Police say the search led to the seizure of multiple long guns, a crossbow, ammunition and two flags, including one bearing a swastika. A second flag displayed a Confederate design with the phrase “The South will rise again.” RCMP officials say the items wer