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BCApr 07, 2021

Former B.C. Premier and cabinet ministers to testify at money laundering inquiry

A commission of inquiry into money laundering in British Columbia is adding former and current cabinet ministers to its witness list. On its website, the Cullen commission says former premier Christy Clark is among those scheduled to testify later this month. Former B.C. Liberal cabinet ministers Rich Coleman, Michael de Jong and Kash Heed will also testify, along with Shirley Bond, the party's interim leader who served as Clark's public safety minister and attorney general. The commission says Attorney General David Eby will testify as well. They are expected to testify from April 19 to 30.
BCApr 06, 2021

Sophie’s Place engaged following incident involving child and youth

Surrey RCMP Special Victim’s Unit and Sophie’s Place are working in a coordinated effort in response to a report of a sexual assault involving a child and youth. On April 5, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a sexual assault at Blumsen Park in the 15400-block of 34 Avenue. The victim in this incidentis a child (a person 12 years of age or younger), and the suspect who has been identified, is a 13-year-old youth. The victim in this incident did not sustain any serious physical injuries; however, this is an upsetting incident for them and their family. Sur
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BCApr 06, 2021

City of Surrey launches new website to help keep kids out of gang life

Today the City of Surrey’s Community Safety section launched a new website dedicated to helping parents, caregivers and other trusted adults buildprotective factors among Surrey children and youth to reduce their susceptibility for gang involvement. Called Empower Surrey, the website aims to enhance the impact of the Surrey Anti Gang Family Empowerment program and is available in over 80 languages. It features information on Surrey’s unique gang landscape, how to identify and address risk factors, tips and tools to start early conversationswith children and youth, and links to free prevent
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BCApr 06, 2021

B.C. moves to next stage of vaccine rollout with online booking

British Columbia is shifting into its next phase in the vaccine rollout, allowing people to book their appointments online. The provincial government wants people to register first to get a confirmation code, then book an appointment for a shot when they are contacted by email, text or phone.Starting today, people born in 1950 or earlier, Indigenous people 18 and older, and those who have certain medical conditions can book their appointments through the online portal.Those aged 55 to 65 and living in the Lower Mainland also have the option of booking at pharmacies to get an Oxford-AstraZenec
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BCApr 06, 2021

B.C. reports more than 4,000 COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths

There have been more than four-thousand COVID-19 cases and 23 people have died over the last four days in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix also say there are three thousand 599 cases involving COVID-19 variants and almost 600 of those are still active. There are 318 people in hospital and the number of those in intensive care has grown to 95. More than 893 thousand doses of all three brands of the COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed. Starting tomorrow, people born in 1950 or earlier, those with certain medical conditions, and Indig
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BCApr 05, 2021

10 wildfires burning in B.C. although there are no current fires of note

Wildfire season is officially underway in BC. The season runs from April 1st to October 1st and although there are no current fires of note, 10 small ones are considered active and the wildfire service says two were sparked yesterday. BC residents are being urged to try the new wildfire service app which can send information about wildfires directly to a mobile device. Wildfire service spokeswoman Kyla Fraser says the app is a great resource. Just under 145 square kilometres of timber and bush burned in BC last year, making the 2020 season one of the quietest in more than a decade.
BCApr 05, 2021

One person dead in house fire in Surrey

One person has died in an early morning house fire in Surrey, not far from the boundary with Delta. Fire officials say a body was pulled from a basement suite as crews responded to the blaze after flames broke out at around 6 a.m. According to reports the house was located at 117B street and 96 Avenue. The identity of the victim has not been released. A cause of the fire remains under investigation and the name of the victim has not been released.
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BCApr 05, 2021

BC's public safety minister is promising consequences for businesses flouting provincial health orders against indoor dining

BC's public safety minister is promising consequences for businesses flouting provincial health orders against indoor dining as COVID-19 cases hit record highs. Mike Farnworth issued the warning after at least two Vancouver restaurants were served with closure notices in keeping with restrictions that will continue at least until April 19th. He says harassment of enforcement officers will not be tolerated and closure orders by Vancouver Coastal Health or any other health authority must be respected. The owner of a Vancouver restaurant that was packed with customers on Saturday when it was ser
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BCApr 05, 2021

RCMP investigating three shootings in Coquitlam

RCMP are investigating an unprecedented spate of shootings in Coquitlam, three in the past week. The latest happened late Sunday morning. Officers responding to a shots fired call found a wounded male in the middle of the street. Two other males were wounded in separate shooting incidents on Tuesday and Wednesday. Police believe gang-related activities involving drugs may be connected to the earlier shootings but say the victims are not co-operating with investigators. They're urging the public to come forward if they have information or security footage linked to any of the shootings.

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BCSep 16, 2026

30-Year-Old Woman’s Death in Fort St. James Deemed Suspicious, RCMP Investigating

The B.C. RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman in Fort St. James as suspicious. The woman has been identified as Dayna Monk, and investigators are appealing to the public for information that could assist with the case. According to Fort St. James RCMP, emergency health services were called to a home in the 400-block of Stuart Drive on May 31 following reports that a woman was experiencing cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, the woman could not be saved. Initial investigations did not indicate any criminal involvement in her death. However, foll
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BCSep 16, 2026

David Eby Instructs NDP to Be Ready for the Election

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he has told NDP legislators to be “election ready” amid the disruption caused by the ongoing trade war with the United States. Eby said Cheryl Oates, his former acting chief of staff, will manage the NDP’s campaign for the next provincial election whenever it is called. However, he did not announce any date for the vote. The premier said he has informed both Elections B.C. and the NDP caucus that they need to be prepared for an election. His comments come as the Opposition B.C. Conservatives face internal changes, with nine members having left the
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BCSep 16, 2026

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke Slams Release of High-Risk Offenders

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has expressed strong concern after two high-risk offenders were released into the city within just two days. Following a public warning issued by the Surrey Police Service, Locke said violent offenders such as Jonathan Muzichka and Skyler Pelletier should not be released to live in Surrey. She said Surrey is home to more than 700,000 people and allowing high-risk offenders to repeatedly settle in the community raises serious concerns about public safety. Locke said she supports rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders, but the responsibility of managing high-risk
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BCSep 16, 2026

Poilievre Calls on Carney to Clarify Canada-EU Talks

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify discussions surrounding Canada’s potential associate membership, special alliance or any other proposed arrangement with the European Union. Poilievre said the Conservative Party’s position is clear: it fully supports Canada’s decades-old free trade relationship and NATO alliance with Europe, but strongly opposes imposing any European taxes, laws or open-border immigration policies on Canadians. He said Canada is an independent, sovereign country and that these principles cannot be compromised. Meanw
BCSep 16, 2026

North Island College Campus Attack Leaves Two Injured

An attack at North Island College’s Comox Valley campus in British Columbia has left two people injured. Police said they received multiple reports of an attack involving a sharp weapon inside a college residence building at around 12:53 a.m. Front-line officers who arrived at the scene found two young people injured and arrested a suspect after identifying him. Comox Valley RCMP Constable Monica Terragni said the suspect is a 21-year-old man from Burnaby who remains in custody. The two injured victims were taken to hospital and are reportedly in stable condition. Police said the motive behi