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BCJul 22, 2025

Warrants issued for Nanaimo woman

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 36-year Amie Kloss. Kloss recently failed to appear in Nanaimo Provincial Court for a scheduled court appearance. Therefore, warrants were issued for her arrest. Kloss is before the courts from an incident stemming from March of 2025 where it is alleged, she was involved in a motor vehicle incident, fled from attending officers and allegedly drove a vehicle in a dangerous manner. Her whereabouts are currently unknown. Kloss is also wanted on unrelated warrants from Ladysmith and Oceanside RCMP. Amie Kloss is Caucasian woman, 5 foot three inches t
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BCJul 22, 2025

Murder probe after boy, 15, stabbed to death on downtown Vancouver street

Police say a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death near Vancouver's Robson Square over the weekend and the killing is being investigated as a murder. No arrests have been made, and police say they are not releasing the name of the victim, who was from Surrey, B.C. Police are asking anyone with information about the stabbing that investigators believe happened around 11:40 p.m. Saturday to come forward. Officers believe there was a "violent altercation" near the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe and Hornby Street. A passerby called police who found the injured boy on Hornby Street, but despite the
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BCJul 22, 2025

Surrey: Kap's café reopens after shooting incident

Kap’s Café, the Surrey business owned by comedian Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni, has reopened after being closed for about 10 days following a shooting earlier this month. When Connect FM visited the café this afternoon, staff declined to comment on camera but confirmed operations had resumed. Around 10 customers were inside and the atmosphere appeared calm, though a Surrey Police Service vehicle remained parked outside as a precaution. Shots were fired at the café on July 10 at about 1:50 a.m., forcing the closure. The reopening has also prompted new operating hours – the café will
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BCJul 21, 2025

Residents raise questions on speeding after crash in Surrey

Two vehicles crashed in the area of 124th Street and 75th Avenue in Surrey at around 9 a.m. this morning. The crash involved a black Tesla SUV and a brown minivan. The crash was so severe that both vehicles were badly damaged and a tow truck had to be removed from the scene. The Connect FM team arrived at the scene at around 11am and by then the drivers had been evacuated, but the vehicles were still being removed and two Surrey Police vehicles and officers were on the scene. Anju, a resident of the house near which the two vehicles collided, said the vehicles came to a stop in her driveway an
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BCJul 21, 2025

Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British Columbia's north coast, saying there is a moderate risk to public health. It says daytime temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius with overnight lows in the mid-teens. The weather office says the elevated temperatures are expected to persist until Tuesday night, returning to seasonal values on Wednesday. It says health risks are higher for seniors, people who live alone and those with pre-existing conditions including diabetes, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Environment Canada is encouraging
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BCJul 18, 2025

Investigation underway for stolen vehicle that crashed into retaining wall

On July 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., West Shore RCMP responded to a report of a collision where a stolen Grey 2004 GMC Jimmy crashed into a brick retaining wall in front of the 2600 block of Peatt Rd in Langford. The vehicle stopped short of crashing into the multi unit dwelling at this location, however, it did cause significant damage to the retaining wall and the vehicle itself. Witnesses advised that there were several suspects seen exiting the vehicle right after the crash. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these suspects. Suspect Descriptions: Group of
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BCJul 18, 2025

Some say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters, a parent explains the situation

A personal injury lawyer in Mississauga, Ontario says he's not letting his 11-year-old son have an e-scooter, no matter how many of his friends do. Nainesh Kotak says his firm has seen several cases involving e-scooter accidents in recent years and that it's simply too dangerous. He says his firm sees major injuries in cases where kids are hit by e-scooters, including fractured arms, knees or ribs, as well as facial and head injuries. New data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says hospitalizations involving e-scooters for kids and teens aged five to 17 increased by 61
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BCJul 18, 2025

Man arrested after flashing a handgun at the public

On July 17, at 9:55pm, the Fort St John RCMP received a report of a man flashing a pistol at a member of the public, while walking in the area of 87 Street and 99 Ave, in Fort St John. Fort St John RCMP frontline officers immediately attended and located two individuals, one, a intoxicated man matching the description of the suspect with a pistol. The man was arrested for Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. A black pistol was located on the individual and seized by police. The pistol was later determined to be a BB pistol. Because the Fort St John RCMP take firearms calls very seri
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BCJul 18, 2025

Derailment in Abbotsford, B.C., closes road near Sumas border

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a train derailment has forced the closure of 4th Avenue near the Canada-U.S. border crossing. The department says in a post to social media that the road is blocked off between West Railway to the commercial vehicle entrance for the Sumas border crossing. Police say access to the border entrance is not impacted.They say no injuries have been reported, but did not mention how the derailment happened. The department initially posted an advisory around 11 p.m. Thursday about the closure and to ask drivers to avoid the area. It says in the updated post on Friday tha

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BCApr 07, 2026

Vancouver Island man sentenced to more than nine years for child exploitation offences

A man from Tofino has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving minors he contacted online, according to police. In a statement, Port Alberni RCMP said Loki Tchir was sentenced on March 28 in Port Alberni on charges that include possession of child sexual abuse material and sexual interference involving a minor. Police said the sentence also imposes long-term restrictions following his release, including limits on employment, contact with minors and attendance at certain public places for a period of 15 years. According to RCMP
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BCApr 07, 2026

Charges approved after Surrey driver struck by bullet in March 24 incident

A 42-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after a driver was struck by a bullet in Surrey on March 24, according to a release from Surrey Police Service. Police say officers responded around 10:56 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle collision with injuries in the 10300 block of University Drive. According to Surrey Police Service, investigators later determined the victim had been driving northbound on University Avenue when they were allegedly hit by a Gun Shot. BC Emergency Health Services transported the injured person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Th
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CanadaApr 07, 2026

Carney outlines $51B federal plan for local infrastructure, housing and health projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will invest $51 billion over the next decade to address infrastructure gaps across Canada, with funding directed toward municipal projects, housing and health care facilities. Speaking in Brampton on Tuesday, Carney detailed how the Build Communities Strong Fund, first announced in the 2025 federal budget, will allocate $27.8 billion for core infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. A further $6 billion is earmarked for community-level projects, including recreation centres. According to the Prime Minister’s of
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BCApr 07, 2026

Good Samaritan killed, two injured in Highway 16 crash near Witset, police say

A man who stopped to help a stranded driver on a northern British Columbia highway was killed when an SUV struck a parked pickup, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police said the crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 16 near Witset after a grey flatbed pickup pulled over due to mechanical issues. Two passing drivers stopped and got out to assist. Investigators say a Chevrolet SUV then collided with the stationary pickup and the people outside the vehicles. A 60-year-old man from Witset was pronounced dead at the scene. A 45-year-old man from Calgary and the 42-year-old driver of
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WorldApr 07, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a ``whole civilization will die tonight'' if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline. Trump wants the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island. The attack marked the second time theisland was hit by American forces. Trump has extended previous deadlines but suggested the one set