BCJun 12, 2025
Summer McIntosh breaks third world record in five days
Canada's Summer McIntosh has broken yet another world record at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria; this time, one of her own.
The 18-year-old from Toronto swam the 400-metre individual medley in four minutes 23-point six-five seconds, breaking the world record she set at the Olympic trials in her hometown last May.
It's the third time McIntosh has set a new world record at this year's Canadian trials, after posting a new mark in the 200 metre individual medley and the 400 freestyle.
BCJun 12, 2025
Abbotsford businessman Satwinder Sharma shot and killed in Surrey
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Surrey in broad daylight on Wednesday.
Police have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, but information on social media and Connect FM's conversation with sources have revealed that 57-year-old businessman Satwinder Sharma, a resident of Abbotsford, was the victim of the incident.
Satwinder Sharma had been living in Canada for more than three decades. Officers were called to a business near 84 Avenue and 160 Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Surrey police said.
Officers found a man with serious injuries at the scene and paramedics were u
BCJun 12, 2025
Police seeking information on Dryden Creek wildfire
Squamish RCMP is investigating the cause of a wildfire in the Dryden Creek area and requesting anyone with information contact police.
On June 9, 2025, around 5:30 p.m. Squamish RCMP and Squamish Fire Rescue were notified of smoke on the hillside at the end of Tantalus Road. Due to dry conditions the fire spread rapidly and continues to burn.
Squamish RCMP is working closely with BC Wildfire Service and Squamish Fire Rescue.
The fire is believed to have originated around 4:00 p.m. on a bike trail at the end of Tantalus Road. Based on initial information, investigators suspect the fire was huma
BCJun 12, 2025
Abbotsford businessman Satwinder Sharma shot and killed in Surrey
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Surrey in broad daylight on Wednesday.
Police have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, but information on social media and Connect FM's conversation with sources have revealed that 57-year-old businessman Satwinder Sharma, a resident of Abbotsford, was the victim of the incident.
Satwinder Sharma had been living in Canada for more than three decades. Officers were called to a business near 84 Avenue and 160 Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Surrey police said.
Officers found a man with serious injuries at the scene and paramedics were u
BCJun 12, 2025
Abbotsford businessman Satwinder Sharma shot and killed in Surrey
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Surrey in broad daylight on Wednesday.
Police have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, but information on social media and Connect FM's conversation with sources have revealed that 57-year-old businessman Satwinder Sharma, a resident of Abbotsford, was the victim of the incident.
Satwinder Sharma had been living in Canada for more than three decades. Officers were called to a business near 84 Avenue and 160 Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Surrey police said.
Officers found a man with serious injuries at the scene and paramedics were u
BCJun 11, 2025
SPS advises of large Outlaw Motorcycle Gang presence in Surrey
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is advising the public of a significant Outlaw Motorcycle Gang presence in Surrey between Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15.
Motorists are advised that SPS, as well as police from neighbouring jurisdictions, will be monitoring a very large Hells Angels motorcycle procession that is expected to draw over 700 motorcyclists beginning at 11:30 tomorrow morning in Coquitlam and end at a banquet hall in the 12300 block Patullo Place, Surrey.
This traffic-related event is likely to cause delays to motorists in parts of the City of Surrey tomorrow, June 12, 2025, be
BCJun 11, 2025
Surrey forum to address extortion calls, public safety: Satish Kumar
Following the shooting at Reflections Banquet Hall in Surrey, business owner Satish Kumar spoke to Connect FM today in an exclusive interview on the morning show and raised questions on the credibility on the steps being taken by the police agencies in dealing with extortion issues in the area.
He said that a forum is being organized next Sunday (June 15) from 2 pm to 4 pm. Satish Kumar said that a forum on ransoms will be held at Reflections Banquet Hall at 2 pm and he appealed to the community to join the forum and discuss the matter.
He said that Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is going to join t
BCJun 11, 2025
BC Ferries picks Chinese shipyard to build four new boats
BC Ferries has chosen a Chinese shipyard to build four new ferries for its passenger fleet, with the first arriving by 2029.
CEO Nicolas Jimenez says BC Ferries won't release the cost of the contract with China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards, and adds he's not worried about becoming a geopolitical bargaining chip in tensions between Canada and China.
BCJun 10, 2025
12 more temperature records broken in B.C. as hot weather persists
Another dozen temperature records have fallen in British Columbia thanks to the ongoing spell of warm weather brought to the province by a ridge of high pressure.
Monday was also the third day in a row that the hottest spot in Canada was in B.C.
The mercury peaked in B.C. at 36.7 Celsius in Osoyoos Monday afternoon, a new daily record.
Other areas where the 12 temperature records were set Monday included Trail, which reached 36.6 Celsius, and Castlegar, which hit 36.4 Celsius and broke a record set in 1918.
Environment Canada says the "early season heat event" that brought 15 daily records on