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BCJan 08, 2021

Man succumbs to injuries after shooting in Richmond, B.C., park, say RCMP

A man has died in a suspected targeted shooting in Richmond, B.C.RCMP say the victim was found in a park in the Steveston neighbourhood at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.A statement from Richmond RCMP says the man died a short time later in hospital. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the case.The deadly attack is the first in Richmond in 2021 and comes just two days after a targeted shooting in Surrey killed 24-year-old Gary Kang.Homicide investigators confirm Kang had known gang affiliations, but they are not linking his slaying with the latest violence in Richmond.
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BCJan 08, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions extended to Feb. 5 in B.C. to 'hold the line'

British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire Friday have been extended to Feb. 5. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the extension while reporting eight more deaths and 761 new cases of COVID-19, saying the spike is partly related to changes in how the province is reporting cases each day. She says the curve of the outbreak is trending up again, so it's not the time to ease restrictions and if further action is required to limit the spread, it will be taken. The public health rules prohibit social gatherings among people from different households, as well as adult
BCJan 08, 2021

Plane that went into B.C.'s Fraser River hit power lines before crash: TSB

A Transportation Safety Board report says a small plane that vanished in British Columbia's Fraser River last June hit a power line before sinking into the river. The Cessna 172M left Boundary Bay Airport on June 6 with two men aboard, an instructor and his student. The report says the plane was flying in Abbotsford, B.C., along the river at a low altitude and was just 38 metres above the water when it clipped a power line. Witnesses who called 911 reported seeing a low-flying plane, a splash and then the partially submerged plane on the river. When emergency responders arrived, the plane
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BCJan 08, 2021

Man's body found hours after man, woman fatally stabbed in southeastern B.C.: RCMP

A body has been found in a small community in southeastern British Columbia and RCMP are trying to determine if it is linked to a recent double homicide in the same area. An RCMP statement says a man's body was found in Salmo, near where a missing vehicle was located shortly after two people were fatally stabbed Wednesday evening west of Creston, B.C. A vehicle belonging to one of the victims was taken following the attack on the 40 year old Calgary man and 25 year old West Kootenay woman at a highway pullout. At the time the two victims were found, investigators said they believed the man an
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BCJan 07, 2021

Drugs and cash found in secret compartment in a car in Surrey

Strategic targeted enforcement by the Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team’s (SGET) has led to the seizure of drugs and cash, from a hidden compartment inside a vehicle. On January 1, 2021 at approximately 11 p.m., an SGET officer conducted a traffic stop with a Nissan Maxima, in the 9000-block of 156 Street. During the interaction with the driver, the officer observed a knife and bear spray inside the vehicle. As a result, the driver was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. As the investigation progressed, the officer observed signs that there may be a hidden compartmen
BCJan 07, 2021

Nanaimo woman says, money began falling from sky after a car raced by her

A woman walking in Nanaimo says money began falling from the sky after a car raced by her as she strolled in the city's north end. Nanaimo RCMP say the woman, who isn't being identified, noticed the floating cash as the vehicle disappeared down the street, so she gathered up the bills and called police. Investigators say the total value is significant and it's possible the owner may not know it wafted out the car window, or the money may be related to illegal activities and those involved may not want to report the loss. Constable Gary O'Brien says the money will be kept for 90 days and if
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BCJan 07, 2021

Victim of a random machete attack in Vancouver credits his hat for saving life

The victim of a random machete attack in downtown Vancouver on New Year's Eve says he credits his hat for helping save his life. William Johnson says he was hit over the head with a machete outside the Blenz coffee shop near Granville and Nelson streets at about 7 p-m. Johnson says he believes his hat helped save his life as he only required four stitches. A 33 year old man has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.The man has also been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm, robbery, and possession of a dangerous weapon in connection with the incidents.
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BCJan 07, 2021

Calgary man, B.C. woman killed after stopping at side of highway in B.C.

The RCMP say a Calgary man and B.C. woman have been attacked and killed after stopping on the side of a highway just west of Creston, B.C. Police say the victims were found at around 7 p.m. Wednesday just a few kilometres outside Creston at a pullout on Highway 3 in southeast B.C. Both had been stabbed and police say the suspect is reported to have fled in a vehicle belonging to one of the victims. A statement from the Mounties says a 40 year old Calgary man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 25 year old West Kootenay woman was rushed to hospital but could not be revived. The stolen vehic
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BCJan 07, 2021

Man with gang ties is victim of targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C. say police

Investigators are appealing for witnesses, dashcam video or other surveillance tape as they investigate the first homicide of the year in Surrey, B.C.A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team identifies 24-year-old Gary Kang as the man fatally shot at his home in Surrey's Morgan Heights neighbourhood early Wednesday.The statement says Kang was known to police, had a history of gang activity and his death is linked to ongoing conflict in Metro Vancouver. Police believe more than one suspect was involved in the attack.They say they are also exploring possible connections betwe

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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to leave Canadian Space Agency in September

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Warm weather expected to return to Calgary after stormy weekend

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