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BCOct 07, 2026

Woman Arrested After Two Assaults in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

A woman has been arrested in connection with two consecutive assaults in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. Monday near East Hastings Street and Princess Avenue. Police say a mother was walking with her child in a stroller when the woman allegedly approached her and demanded money. During an ensuing confrontation, the suspect allegedly grabbed the child by the hair and pulled them. No one suffered serious physical injuries. Shortly afterward, CCTV footage captured the same woman allegedly punching another unidentified person in the face. Police arrested the
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BCOct 07, 2026

Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Langley

A tragic incident occurred in Langley on Tuesday night, where a motorcyclist was killed in a crash. Police said it was a single-vehicle crash, with no other vehicle involved. Langley RCMP said first responders were called to the 20500 block of 16 Avenue at around 10:15 p.m. Sgt. Zanel Sharoum said officers made every effort to save the victim, but the motorcyclist died at the scene. Sharoum said an investigation is underway to determine how the crash occurred. Roads near the scene were closed while officers gathered evidence and were reopened at around 4 a.m.
BCOct 07, 2026

Surrey Municipal Election Advance Voting Begins

Advance voting for the Surrey municipal election has begun, with residents able to cast their ballots on October 7, 10, 14 and 15 at 10 designated locations, including the Fleetwood Community Centre and Fraser Heights Recreation Centre. Nearly 100 candidates are contesting 15 seats, including one mayor, eight council and six school trustee positions. Seven candidates are running for mayor: Brenda Locke, Linda Annis, Doug McCallum, Honveer Singh Randhawa, Mike Starchuk, Troy Van Vliet and Eagle Emons. A total of 66 candidates are running for the eight council seats, while 24 candidates are cont
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BCOct 07, 2026

New details emerge about Washington man charged in Tumbler Ridge shooting case

New details have emerged about 30-year-old Washington State resident James Cody Bryant, who was arrested by U.S. authorities in connection with the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. According to U.S. authorities, Bryant had been in regular contact with 18-year-old shooting suspect Jesse Van Rootsellar through an app for about six months before the February 10 attack. Authorities allege Bryant provided the teenager with technical advice and money to help carry out the attack. They also allege the two planned to livestream the shooting. Officials said an attemp
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BCOct 06, 2026

30-Year-Old U.S. Man Charged in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting Conspiracy

A 30-year-old U.S. man has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The charge was confirmed by U.S. Acting Attorney Neil Floyd. The suspect, who is from western Washington, has been taken into custody on allegations of conspiring to murder people in a foreign country. Floyd said the arrest is linked to the tragic shooting at the school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on February 10, 2026. In that mass shooting, an 18-year-old gunman killed five students and an educational assistant. The shooter later died by suicide. His
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BCOct 06, 2026

David Eby Pledges New MRI, CT Scanners to Cut Health-Care Wait Times

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby made several health-care announcements during a campaign stop in Coquitlam this morning, promising measures to reduce patient wait times. Eby pledged to purchase eight new MRI machines and 10 new CT scanners, including one MRI machine that would be installed at Eagle Ridge Hospital. He also promised a new coordinated regional surgical waitlist system to help reduce lengthy surgery wait times by matching patients with the earliest available surgery date across the region. In addition, Eby said his government would make new investments in robotic-assisted surgery as par
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BCOct 06, 2026

Fatal Shooting Outside Langley Restaurant, IHIT Takes Over Investigation

Langley RCMP have confirmed a fatal shooting outside a restaurant last night. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. Police said officers were called to the 6000-block of 200 Street at around 9:45 p.m. after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from serious injuries. According to Sgt. Zainel Sharoum, despite efforts to save his life, the victim died at the scene. Just minutes later, at around 10:03 p.m., police received a report of a vehicle fire near 232 Street and 75 Avenue in Langley. Investigators are now working to
BCOct 06, 2026

Conservatives Push for Higher Diesel Production, Federal Tax Cuts Amid Rising Prices

The Conservative Party has introduced a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Liberal government to increase diesel production as fuel prices continue to rise across Canada. The party says higher diesel prices are creating financial pressures for truck drivers and farmers and is calling for domestic diesel production to be increased to 1 million barrels per day. According to Statistics Canada reports, diesel prices in August were, on average, 60 to 90 cents per litre higher than a year earlier. Federal Conservative energy critic Carol Anstey said Canadians are paying 31 cents more per
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BCOct 06, 2026

Major Incident on Highway 1 in Burnaby, Eastbound Traffic Shut Down

A major vehicle-related incident occurred on Highway 1 in Burnaby Tuesday morning, prompting RCMP to completely shut down eastbound traffic near Kensington Avenue. Emergency vehicles were at the scene, while traffic on Kensington Avenue was being diverted toward Canada Way. Burnaby RCMP have not yet released the exact time of the incident or other details. Corporal Mike Klanj said further information will be released as it becomes available.

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BCOct 19, 2026

Surrey Police Arrest 28-Year-Old in Electronics Store Robberies

The Surrey Police Service’s Prolific Offender Unit has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies at electronics stores across Surrey. According to police, Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan is accused of smashing display cabinets at electronics retailers, assaulting staff members and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise between June and October 2026. The BC Prosecution Service has approved 17 charges against Hogan, including robbery and assault with a weapon. Police said the incidents caused an estimated $100,000 in losses for Surrey busine
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BCOct 19, 2026

24-Year-Old Surrey Man Killed in Coquihalla Highway Crash, Three Others Seriously Injured

A 24-year-old man from Surrey has been killed in a head-on collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota RAV4 on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt, B.C., on Saturday morning. According to B.C. Highway Patrol, police received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction on the highway. Officers were on their way to intercept the vehicle when the collision occurred near the Helmer exit. One of the four Surrey men travelling in the RAV4 died at the scene. The other three men, aged between 24 and 38, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain unde
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CanadaOct 19, 2026

Canada’s Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Raising Prospects of Interest Rate Hike by Year-End

Economists believe the Bank of Canada could raise interest rates by the end of 2026 following the release of the country’s September inflation figures. According to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1 per cent, driven by higher oil and gas prices, moving above the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1 to 3 per cent. However, underlying inflation has eased, offering some relief to the central bank. Ongoing trade tensions with the United States and the crisis in the Middle East could put further upward pressure on inflation. According to KPMG Canada, the Bank of Canada i
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BCOct 19, 2026

13 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Double-Decker Bus in Surrey

Thirteen people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a double-decker bus and several other vehicles on Highway 99 in Surrey on Friday evening. According to the Surrey Police Service, the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange. A semi-truck first struck three cars travelling in the same direction before losing control, crossing the median and colliding with an oncoming double-decker bus and another car. Approximately 50 to 60 people were aboard the bus at the time of the crash. According to B.C. Emergency Health Services, two
BCOct 19, 2026

Eby Urges Green Party Voters to Back NDP as Emily Lowan Fires Back Ahead of B.C. Election

Political activity has intensified in the final week of British Columbia’s provincial election campaign, with NDP Leader David Eby urging Green Party supporters to vote for the NDP, prompting a sharp response from Green Party Leader Emily Lowan. On Sunday, Eby appealed to Green voters not to waste their votes on the Green Party, arguing that Lowan is unlikely to become premier. He warned that votes for the Greens could split the vote and benefit the B.C. Conservatives. Responding to Eby’s remarks, Lowan accused him of calling the election two years ahead of schedule for political gain. She