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BCJun 16, 2025

One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River

RCMP in British Columbia say one person is missing after a vehicle crashed into the Squamish River. Mounties in Squamish say emergency crews responded early Saturday after a vehicle with four occupants drove off the road into the river. Police say three people were able to get to safety but one person was missing. Officers, along with the Squamish fire department and search-and-rescue crews, tried to locate both the vehicle and the missing person, but failed. Search-and-rescue crews are continuing efforts to locate the missing person. Police say further details will be released later.
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BCJun 16, 2025

Extortion-focused safety forum held in Surrey

A series of violent shootings in Surrey over the past few days amid extortion calls has led many in the community to ask questions about safety. Meanwhile, in response to community concerns, the Surrey Safety Community Forum was held on Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm at the Reflections Banquet Hall in Surrey.This is the same location where a similar forum was held about a year and a half ago on the same issue. MP Sukh Dhaliwal, provincial Public Safety Minister Garry Begg, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, Surrey Police Chief Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, and RCMP Chief Superintendent Wendy Mehat
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BCJun 13, 2025

BC govt. recognizes significant concern regarding the ongoing extortion attempts

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Garry Begg has released the following statement amid community concerns about public safety while extortion threats and organized crime stories are making headlines. “We recognize the significant concern within the South Asian community regarding the ongoing extortion attempts by organized criminals. “Recently, the Delta Police Department, with assistance from the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team and the Peel Regional Police arrested two suspects in the murder case of an individual in Brampton, who was a victim of extortion. This ser
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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BCMar 13, 2026

Traffic stop in Salmon Arm leads to arrest and seizure of loaded handgun

A traffic stop by Salmon Arm RCMP on March 11 resulted in the arrest of one person and the seizure of a loaded handgun, according to a police news release. RCMP said officers conducted the stop and observed indicators consistent with suspected drug trafficking. Both the driver and passenger were arrested, and a search during the investigation led officers to locate a loaded firearm. Police said the firearm and other items were seized as evidence. The driver was later released pending further investigation. Police said charges have been approved against the passenger, identified as Kale Skjeie.
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BCMar 13, 2026

CBSA seizes 112 kg of opium at Pacific Highway commercial border crossing

The Canada Border Services Agency says officers seized 112 kilograms of opium earlier this year after examining a commercial truck at the Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry in Surrey. According to a CBSA statement, border services officers inspected the truck on Jan. 9 after observing what the agency described as an anomaly in the trailer as the driver returned to Canada from the United States. During the examination, officers found cardboard boxes that did not match the type of packaging typically used to transport produce. A detector dog team was deployed and gave a positive
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CanadaMar 13, 2026

Conservatives nominate Diana Filipova for Scarborough Southwest federal byelection

The Conservative Party has nominated middle school teacher Diana Filipova as its candidate in the upcoming federal byelection in Scarborough Southwest. The seat became vacant after former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned his position as member of Parliament to become Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom. The byelection is scheduled for April 13. Scarborough Southwest is one of three ridings where voters will head to the polls that day. The Conservatives have now nominated candidates in all three contests. Another vote will take place in the Toronto riding of Universit
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BCMar 13, 2026

Burnaby RCMP release suspect sketches in Central Park indecent acts investigation

Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects linked to a series of indecent acts reported in Burnaby’s Central Park earlier this year. According to a Burnaby RCMP news release, the detachment’s High Risk Offender Unit continues to investigate five incidents reported over a five-day period in January 2026. Police said four of the incidents occurred in Central Park and involved a male suspect committing acts ranging from public nudity to masturbation. Police first alerted the public to the incidents on Jan. 23. Investigators have since produced two suspect sketche
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CanadaMar 13, 2026

Surrey police charge 25 drivers with excessive speeding over four days, vehicles impounded

The Surrey Police Service says officers charged 25 drivers for excessive speeding over a four-day enforcement period in Surrey, with all vehicles impounded under provincial traffic laws. According to a police release, members of the service’s Road Safety Section conducted traffic enforcement between March 6 and March 9 and stopped multiple drivers travelling far above posted speed limits. Police reported one driver travelling 183 km/h in an 80 km/h zone who also did not have insurance. Another driver was recorded at 139 km/h in a 50 km/h zone and did not have a valid driver’s licence. Addi