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BCAug 13, 2025

New scam targeting employees in Fort St John

After several similar incidents in the preceding months, the Fort St John RCMP is asking members of the public to familiarize themselves with a new scam targeting employees in the area. On July 31, 2025, an employee of a store in Fort St John, BC, was targeted by a fraudster purporting to be their boss. The fraudster convinced the employee to deposit $900 into a Bitcoin ATM to pay for the delivery of a package for the business and they complied. By the time the unsuspecting employee realized they had sent money to a fraudster, rather than their boss, the money had been converted into Bitcoin a
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BCAug 13, 2025

IHIT deployed to fatal shooting

Ridge Meadows RCMP is currently on scene following a shooting in the area of 246 Street and 124 Avenue in Maple Ridge that has left one man deceased.On August 13, 2025, at approximately 12:22 a.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP received the report of a shooting near 246 Street and 124 Avenue. Police located an unresponsive victim with apparent gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the 24000-block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Despite life saving measures the individual did not survive.The area surrounding both scenes will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team
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BCAug 13, 2025

Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students

Construction is beginning on new K-12 classrooms at three schools in Burnaby, bringing more than 1,000 new student spaces to meet the needs of the community. "Supporting our schools is one of the most important things we can do for our community,” said Janet Routledge, MLA for Burnaby North. “These types of projects help ensure that families have access to the services and opportunities they deserve." Construction on these projects is set to begin in summer 2025: a new Conseil scolaire francophone (CSF) elementary school, adding 360 seats and 15 classrooms, in north Burnaby;an addition to
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BCAug 12, 2025

Bridge replacement will improve Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon

Work will get underway in fall 2025 on a project to replace the aging Sackum overhead bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Lytton, improving safety and supporting the long-term reliability of Highway 1 in the region. The project includes the design and construction of a modern two-lane bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line. Additional upgrades will improve safety by realigning a section of the highway north of the bridge. This upgrade will remove a short passing lane that no longer meets standards, and create a gentler curve, wider and more consistent shoulders
BCAug 12, 2025

Police investigate suspicious sudden death

Police are investigating after a man died in hospital following his discovery suffering from serious injuries early Sunday morning. On August 10, 2025, at 12:42 a.m., the Port Alberni RCMP received a report of an assault near the intersection of Johnston Road and Victoria Quay. There, police located a man suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving efforts. Port Alberni RCMP General Investigation Section has assumed conduct of this ongoing investigation and is working to determine the circumstances that led to the man’s de
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BCAug 12, 2025

Police investigating weekend shooting in Prince George

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, shortly before 12:30 a.m., Prince George RCMP were advised of a shooting that occurred on the 2000-block of Quince Street in Prince George, BC Frontline police officers responded to a report of a 22-year-old male, who was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. “The investigation is still in its early stages, but initial findings indicated this was likely a targeted event and there is no increased risk to the general public. If anyone in the neighbourhood witnessed the event or saw something suspicious we ask that they please con
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BCAug 12, 2025

Two vehicle collision claims life of one driver

On August 11, 2025 at 1:42pm, the Fort St John RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 North at the 269 Rd, just north of Fort St John. It was reported that an SUV had collided with a tanker truck. Fort St John RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and Charlie Lake and Fort St John Fire Services all attended the scene. Fort St John RCMP frontline police officers determined that a southbound SUV failed to stop for a red light and collided with the tanker truck while the tanker truck was turning left onto Highway 97 from 269 Rd. The driver of the SUV was declared deceased on scene.
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BCAug 12, 2025

One dead, man arrested after shooting in apartment in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at an apartment building. Abbotsford police say the incident happened at around 4 p.m. Monday in the 30400 block of Cardinal Avenue, where officers responded to a call reporting a shooting. Police say officers at the scene found the incident took place in one unit in the apartment complex, and the male victim had already died. Another man found at the scene was arrested, and police say there is no ongoing danger to the public. Abbotsford police say they are in the process of transitioning the case to the I
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BCAug 11, 2025

'Day of action' for Air Canada flight attendants at major airports

Air Canada flight attendants staged demonstrations at airports in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal on Wednesday as part of a National Day of Action organized by their union. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents more than 9,500 flight attendants, says the goal is to raise awareness of what it describes as “poverty wages” and unpaid labour that occurs when crews are on duty but not in the air. Union members have been in contract talks with Air Canada since the start of the year. Earlier this month, workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate

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B.C. government says it will pursue legal action against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The British Columbia government says it is preparing to launch legal proceedings against OpenAI in connection with the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, alleging the company failed to alert police after identifying warning signs on its ChatGPT platform. Attorney General Niki Sharma made the announcement during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday. According to Sharma, the province has retained legal counsel in both British Columbia and California, where OpenAI is headquartered, to pursue the case on behalf of the government. Sharma alleged that OpenAI identified violent activity linked to t
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Iran says no final agreement talks if U.S. threats continue

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CanadaJul 07, 2026

CBSA lays 12 charges against two alleged immigration agents in $126,000 international student tuition fraud case

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid 12 criminal charges against two alleged immigration agents accused of defrauding international students of nearly $126,000 through a tuition fee scheme. According to the CBSA, the investigation began in February 2025 after Lambton College provided confidential information alleging that the suspects collected tuition payments from students, issued fraudulent documents, and failed to enroll them in the post-secondary programs they had promised. Following the seizure and examination of digital evidence, the CBSA said Hardik Dave of Cambridge, Ont.
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India to supply BrahMos missiles to Indonesia as leaders strengthen defence partnership

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership, with India confirming it will supply supersonic BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military following high-level talks in Jakarta on Tuesday. The decision was announced after a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. According to statements issued following the meeting, the two leaders also agreed to enhance maritime security cooperation and strengthen supply chains for critical minerals. In the presence of both leaders, officials from the two countries sign