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BCMay 11, 2021

Person of interest being sought after suspicious death of a woman

RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest in the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found last week along a highway in Kootenay National Park. Police say a 41-year-old man that Brenda Ware knew is being sought and that her body was discovered last Thursday, about 50 kilometres northeast of Radium. Superintendent Sanjaya Wijayakoon of the R-C-M-P's Major Crime Section says details aren't being released about the nature of the pair's relationship. The man is described as Caucasian and nearly six feet tall. BC RCMP on Twitter: #BCSoutheastDistrict #ColumbiaVa
BCMay 11, 2021

B.C. doctors could face penalty for veering from COVID-19 health guidelines: College

Doctors in British Columbia are being warned they could face investigation or penalties from their regulatory body if they contradict public health orders or guidance about COVID-19. The warning is contained in a joint statement from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. and the First Nations Health Authority. The statement says the college and authority have become aware that some B.C. physicians oppose vaccines and are spreading ``misinformation'' about mask wearing, physical distancing and lockdowns. There's also concern that certain doctors are promoting COVID-19 treatments ``not
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BCMay 11, 2021

Richmond RCMP add intersection video cameras to their public safety toolbox

Richmond RCMP now has access to video cameras at traffic intersections throughout the city. For several months now, the City of Richmond has been installing intersection video cameras at 110 major traffic intersections across the city. Beginning April 28th, these cameras started recording. Officer-in-charge of the Richmond RCMP, Chief Superintendent Will Ng said, "This is an important advancement for public safety in our community, especially when it comes to road safety. While they can offer evidence in a variety of investigations, video cameras are particularly useful in traffic collision in
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BCMay 11, 2021

B.C. reports 1,759 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths over the weekend

BC is reporting 1,759 new cases of COVID-19 over the past three days. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has also announced 20 additional deaths, bringing the total in the province to 1,622. Dr. Henry says more than two-million residents have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the immunization program is rapidly accelerating. She says that starting tonight, all those 40 and older will be able to book an appointment for a vaccination, as well as all those 18 and up in high risk areas. Dr. Henry says COVID-19 measures will eventually be loosened across the province
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BCMay 10, 2021

28 year old Karman Grewal identified as victim in Richmond shooting

Homicide investigators confirm the latest deadly shooting in Metro Vancouver was targeted and gang-related. Police say 28 year old Karman Grewal was known to them and fatally shot yesterday afternoon on the sidewalk outside the international departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has released few other details about Grewal's shooting, the 10th in the last three weeks in Metro Vancouver and the fifth fatality that was targeted. Police confirm shots were fired at an RCMP cruiser as an officer tried to pull over a black SUV carrying the
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BCMay 10, 2021

20 year old Ahmed Tahir charged in Burnaby shooting incident that killed a 19 year old man

Police say an innocent bystander was hurt in Saturday's fatal shooting in broad daylight on a busy Burnaby street, another sign of the increasingly brazen gang conflict underway in Metro Vancouver. Sergeant Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said earlier that the Burnaby shooting that killed a 19 year old man on Saturday evening and Sunday's slaying at Vancouver's airport are all part of a gang battle. Superintendent Dave Chauhan leads the team and says 20-year-old Ahmed Tahir, shown in court records to be known to police, has been arrested and charged with first-degree
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BCMay 10, 2021

More than half-a-million dollars lost to fraud in Surrey since January

Surrey RCMP is reminding the public to be aware of investment scams after a persistent number of reports throughout 2021.Since January 2021, Surrey RCMP have received 59 reports of fraud involving crypto currency totaling approximately $612,748 lost by unsuspecting victims.The most commonly reported fraud still remains CRA / Police scams which accounted for 25 of the total reports. The scams usually involve fraudsters attempting to pass themselves off as someone in authority. They may impersonate a police officer or an employee of a business, financial institution or government agency such as
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BCMay 10, 2021

IIO investigating after woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds

BC's police watchdog is investigating after a woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds in Ucluelet. RCMP were called to a home late Saturday afternoon after a report of a disturbance and a man needing medical assistance. They say they encountered a woman with a weapon when they entered the home. The Independent Investigations Office of BC says the woman sustained serious injuries after police fired shots. It says both the man and woman were taken to hospital.
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BCMay 10, 2021

Police say gang conflict in Metro Vancouver may be behind shooting death at airport

The death of a 28-year-old man outside the departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport is believed to be linked to the ongoing gang conflict that has gripped British Columbia's Lower Mainland, police say.Sgt. Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said the victim is known to police and the shooting needs to stop. ``I think we're all tired of seeing the violence that is taking place on our streets,'' Jang said during a late news conference Sunday. An SUV with at least two people inside was seen leaving the scene.A short time later, fire crews in Surrey were called to

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A new report by U.S. magazine Mother Jones has revealed details of the alleged ChatGPT history of Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old identified in connection with the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. According to the report, Van Rootselaar had previously used ChatGPT to discuss a potential mass shooting at a shopping mall, after which the account was banned. She later created a second account and allegedly told the chatbot that the earlier scenario had been fictional. Mother Jones reports that Van Rootselaar subsequently used hypothetical or fictional framing to get responses to violent
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Two Former MLAs Facing Criminal Charges Set to Re-enter B.C. Election Race

Two former B.C. MLAs facing serious criminal charges could be back on the ballot in the upcoming provincial election. Former B.C. Conservative MLA Jordan Kealy has already confirmed that he will run as an independent in Peace River North. Kealy was charged in June with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred before he became an MLA in 2024. He has denied the allegation and says he is innocent. The case has not yet gone to trial. Meanwhile, the office of former Richmond Centre MLA Hon Chan says he is considering running again. Chan is facing charges including assault