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BCSep 11, 2026

Video Captured of Man Chasing Another Person with a Knife at South Surrey’s Redwood Park

A disturbing incident has been reported at Redwood Park in South Surrey, where a man was caught on camera chasing another man with a knife. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday. According to police, the suspect first rammed his Jeep Wrangler into the victim’s Ford pickup truck. He then climbed onto the roof of the truck while holding a knife. When the victim ran away, the suspect chased him with the weapon in his hand. A Tesla driver who had arrived at the park for a photoshoot recorded the entire incident and helped the fleeing victim by taking him into the vehicle and keeping him
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BCSep 11, 2026

Vancouver Police Open New Training Academy, 40 Recruits Begin Training

The Vancouver Police Department has officially opened its new training centre at the Woodward’s building in the Downtown Eastside, marking a new chapter in its history. It is the first time since 1978 that the Vancouver Police Department has had its own dedicated training centre for new recruits. The new academy spans about 30,000 square feet across three floors at the former London Drugs location. The first group of 40 new police recruits began their training at the academy this week. They are expected to complete their training in June 2027 before being deployed with the Vancouver Police D
BCSep 10, 2026

Surrey Elections on October 17, Voting to Take Place at 52 Locations

Surrey residents will be able to cast their ballots at any of the city’s 52 voting locations during the 2026 municipal election on Saturday, October 17. Voting will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For those who want to vote early, advance voting will be available on October 7, 10, 14 and 15, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 10 designated locations, including Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Fleetwood Community Centre and several secondary schools. The City of Surrey has also provided an interactive map of voting locations to help voters find a convenient polling place and check estimated wait times. In
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BCSep 10, 2026

Truck Loaded With Butane Canisters Catches Fire in Burnaby, Explosions Cause Panic

A commercial truck carrying butane canisters caught fire near Lougheed Mall and the SkyTrain station in Burnaby on Wednesday evening, triggering a series of explosions that sent the canisters flying through the air. The incident happened at around 7:10 p.m. in the parking lot of an auto repair shop near Gatineau Place and North Road. Burnaby Fire Department Deputy Chief Ian Hetherington said crews arrived to find a commercial cube van fully engulfed in flames, with thick smoke and flames rising above the nearby SkyTrain tracks. Several canisters were found scattered along North Road following
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BCSep 10, 2026

Abbotsford Crash: Motorcyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in SUV Collision

A motorcyclist has suffered life-threatening injuries following a collision with an SUV at the intersection of George Ferguson Way and Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford. According to police, the crash happened at around 4 p.m. Wednesday. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital in critical condition and is currently fighting for their life. The SUV driver was not physically injured and is cooperating fully with investigators. Police have not yet determined the cause of the crash. Investigators are asking anyone with dashcam footage related to the collision to contact the Abbotsford Police Department.
BCSep 10, 2026

Abbotsford-Mission Byelection: Four Candidates Face Off in Debate on Key Issues

A debate featuring four candidates contesting the upcoming Abbotsford-Mission byelection concluded Wednesday night. The event, hosted by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, featured NDP candidate Pam Alexis, B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, CentreBC candidate Lakhwinder Kaur Jhajj and Green Party candidate Stephen Fowler. Transportation, affordability and taxation were among the key issues discussed. On the ongoing traffic problems along Highway 11, Jhajj advocated for expanding the highway to improve traffic flow. Findlay criticized the governing government’s policies on agricu
BCSep 10, 2026

Four Arrested After Stolen Truck Rams Police Vehicles in Quesnel

Quesnel RCMP arrested four people, including two teenage girls, after a stolen white Ford F-350 truck rammed into police vehicles in the B.C. Interior early Thursday morning. Police found the truck parked in Quesnel around 5 a.m. The vehicle had reportedly been stolen from the Hixon area, about 60 kilometres away, several hours earlier. When officers attempted to apprehend the occupants, the driver allegedly tried to flee and rammed the truck into police vehicles. Three police vehicles were damaged, but no injuries were reported. A 31-year-old man who was driving the truck, a 29-year-old woman
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BCSep 10, 2026

70-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Sexually Interfering With Granddaughter

A 70-year-old man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being convicted of sexually interfering with his granddaughter in Prince George, B.C. The sentence was handed down by the B.C. Supreme Court in Prince George last week. The offence occurred between 2016 and 2021, when the victim was between six and 11 years old. The court heard that the abuse had a severe and lasting impact on the girl’s mental and emotional well-being, making it extremely difficult for her to attend school for years. The judge said the accused’s age and health were taken into consideration, but
BCSep 10, 2026

Maninder Dhaliwal and Satinder Gill Murder Case: Two Accused Plead Not Guilty

Two men facing a jury trial in connection with the daylight shooting deaths of Maninder Dhaliwal and Satinder Gill outside the Sundial Hotel in Whistler Village in July 2022 have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. The accused, 28-year-old Gursimran Sahota and 24-year-old Tanveer Khakh, are on trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Prosecutors say 21 shell casings recovered from the scene matched two handguns found inside a Honda CR-V that was later set on fire in a nearby area. The Crown's case relies heavily on forensic evidence. A forensic examiner testified that possible

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BCSep 21, 2026

B.C. Government Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI, Tough Step Over Tumbler Ridge School Shooting

British Columbia’s government has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a California court, alleging that the company failed to alert law enforcement about concerning activity linked to the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma announced the legal action at a news conference Monday. The case is connected to the Feb. 10 mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge School, in which an 18-year-old gunman killed eight people, including six children. The provincial government alleges that OpenAI’s safety team became aware months before the
BCSep 21, 2026

B.C. NDP Faces Setback as Lana Popham Steps Away from Next Election

Political activity in British Columbia has intensified after Agriculture Minister Lana Popham announced that she will not seek re-election for the B.C. NDP in Saanich South. Popham’s decision comes amid growing speculation about the possibility of an early provincial election. Political observers say her announcement could add to the speculation, although it does not by itself confirm that an early election will be called. The announcement also comes as the opposition B.C. Conservative Party faces internal turmoil, while the B.C. NDP has been making preparations for a potential election camp
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BCSep 21, 2026

John Rustad Says He Was Invited Back to B.C. Conservative Caucus

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he has been invited to rejoin the party’s caucus, just days after he was expelled by former leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Speaking at a press conference in Victoria on Monday, Rustad said interim party leader Lorne Doerkson personally contacted him by text message and invited him to return to the caucus. Rustad said he is considering the offer, but added that he believes his time in politics may have passed. Rustad also commented on speculation surrounding former premiers Christy Clark and Gordon Campbell, saying that former leaders should now s
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CanadaSep 21, 2026

Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian Households Struggle With Unaffordable Housing Costs

According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, about 23.2% of Canadian households-nearly one in four- are living in homes considered unaffordable, as housing and living costs continue to rise. Statistics Canada defines housing as unaffordable when a household spends 30% or more of its total income on housing costs. The report found that renters are significantly more likely to face unaffordable housing than homeowners. About 33.7% of renters were living in unaffordable homes, compared with 17.4% of homeowners. In 2024, 36.6% of households had a mortgage, and among them, 26.1% were cons
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BCSep 21, 2026

Canada-India Trade Talks Show Progress, Sidhu Eyes New Asia-Pacific Trade Deals

Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has confirmed progress in trade discussions with India following his two-day visit to the country. Sidhu has now travelled to the Philippines to attend a meeting of economic ministers from Southeast Asian countries. He said Canada will work to advance free trade agreement negotiations with both ASEAN and the Philippines. According to figures shared by Sidhu, Canada’s trade with Asian countries increased by 23.4 per cent last year, reaching $52.3 billion. If a new agreement is finalized, it is expected to create 14,000 well-paying jobs in