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BCJun 26, 2025

Six still in hospital, two months after attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival

Police say six victims remain in hospital two months after the attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day street festival that killed 11 people. Vancouver police say in an email response that one child victim who had been in hospital until recently has now been released and is recovering at home. Police say they cannot provide specific details about the victims' injuries or medical status. Police had said on June 5 that seven people were hospitalized, with one in serious condition. Suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo is facing multiple counts of second-degree murder over the April 26 attack at the festival held b
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BCJun 26, 2025

Federal bank loaning $1B for BC Ferries to buy Chinese-made ships

A federal Crown corporation is loaning BC Ferries $1 billion to help buy four Chinese-made ferries, a purchase that federal transport minister Chrystia Freeland recently said was dismaying and should involve no federal funds. Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed the loan on Thursday, saying the new electric ferries "wouldn't likely be purchased" without the financing. It says the low-cost loan consists of up to $690 million to buy the vessels and up to $310 million for electrification infrastructure. Freeland wrote to the province on June 16, asking B.C. to confirm "with utmost certainty" that
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BCJun 26, 2025

Police seek witnesses after firecracker assault in Moody Park

The New Westminster Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred in Moody Park after a firecracker was thrown at someone who was playing basketball. On the evening of June 23, at approximately 9:30pm, the victim was on the basketball courts in Moody Park when an unknown person approached on an electric scooter. The suspect threw a lit firecracker at the victim. The victim sustained injuries to his hand that required hospitalization. “This kind of reckless behaviour causes life-altering injuries,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “We’re asking anyone who was in the area or
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BCJun 26, 2025

No, school zones are not changing to 24/7

Some disreputable websites are claiming that all Canadian school zones will be in effect 24/7 starting July 1, 2025. These websites are completely wrong, and social media and AI are amplifying the misinformation, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. School zones are a provincial jurisdiction. There are no sweeping changes coming for Canada. Section 147 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act says that a person driving a vehicle on a regular school day and on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h… must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h… be
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BCJun 26, 2025

Numerous packages stolen from mail room, police seeking help identify suspects

On June 17, 2025, West Shore RCMP responded to a report of theft from a mailroom located at 3149 Aggregate Court in Langford. Police obtained CCTV footage which depicts two suspects entering the mail room at approximately 5:40 a.m., gathering numerous packages from the mail room floor and walking out with them. Suspect #1 is described as: Male with light-medium skin tone;Dark facial hair styled in a goatee;Wearing a white zip up jacket with black piping and the brand name Nike written across the back with the hood up and a dark colored baseball cap under the hood,Wearing burgundy runners, blac
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BCJun 26, 2025

B.C.'s premier says measles spikes across Canada a result anti-vax 'recklessness'

British Columbia Premier David Eby says the growing spread of measles across Canada is "the sadly predictable outcome" of the "recklessness" of anti-vaccination politicians. Eby says the disease is "no joke," given the potentially serious impact on those infected, and it's preventable with two vaccine shots. He told a Vancouver news conference that the focus for provincial public health authorities now is to make sure that people who are not protected receive full vaccination. The premier's response comes after Fraser Health said this week that three residents in Chilliwack have been confirmed
BCJun 26, 2025

Wildfire crews work to protect Dawson region from nearby blazes

Firefighters say more structural protection equipment will arrive in Yukon's Dawson City within the next few days to go by ferry to the community of West Dawson, where multiple fires are nearby. There are 29 active wildfires in the Klondike, including nine that are under control or being held. An update from emergency officials says firefighting resources are stretched but recent rain has meant minimal growth, meaning crews could get closer to the flames. The government says keeping the highways open remains a priority, but fires could mean closures on short notice.
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BCJun 26, 2025

Man stabbed from behind at Abbotsford bus stop: police

Abbotsford police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was stabbed on Tuesday waiting to board a bus. A statement from police says the victim was was approached from behind by an unknown man and stabbed. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. The suspect, who fled on foot, is described as a man in his 40s, approximately 6 feet tall, with a slender build and dishevelled brown hair.
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BCJun 25, 2025

Airport improvements support economic growth

Communities that rely upon regional airports, heliports and water aerodromes provincewide will benefit from funding provided through the Province of B.C.’s Air Access Program. “Through the B.C. Air Access Program, we’re supporting upgrades to airports that will improve access for vital communities across our province,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. “These improvements to our rural and regional airports will help keep British Columbians connected and our economy on the move.” This year, the Province is investing $6.2 million through the BC Air Access P

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BCMay 29, 2026

New Westminster police seize multiple weapons during sexual exploitation investigation

New Westminster police say an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation of a youth led officers to seize multiple firearms and prohibited devices from a local residence. According to the New Westminster Police Department, the investigation began March 21 after a member of the public reported seeing an adult man behaving in what they believed was an inappropriate manner with a female youth in a public place. The witness provided police with a vehicle licence plate after the pair left the area. Officers later located the man and determined he had court-imposed conditions prohibiting him
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BCMay 29, 2026

Abbotsford police seize fentanyl during patrol investigation on South Fraser Way

Abbotsford Police say a woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after officers conducting proactive patrols observed suspected drug activity in the 32400 block of South Fraser Way. According to an Abbotsford Police Department release, patrol officers arrested a 48-year-old Abbotsford woman shortly before 3 p.m. on May 27 in connection with the investigation. Police said a search following the arrest resulted in the seizure of more than 100 grams of packaged drugs, including fentanyl, along with a small amount of cash. Investigators have not announced any charges as of publication time, and the
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CanadaMay 29, 2026

Niagara police homicide unit investigating woman’s death in St. Catharines

Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service homicide unit are continuing to investigate the death of a 23-year-old woman in St. Catharines. According to Niagara Regional Police, uniform officers from 1 District responded to a residence near Lakeshore Road and Lake Street on Friday, May 15, after reports that two people were found without vital signs. Police said officers located 23-year-old Vidhi Kalpeshkumar Megha deceased inside the home. Investigators have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the death. The victim’s family has been notified, police said
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AlbertaMay 29, 2026

Calgary man dies after being struck by C-Train downtown

Calgary police say a man who was struck by a C-Train in downtown Calgary last week has died from his injuries. Police said the collision happened Thursday afternoon when a man in his 60s was walking in the downtown core and entered the path of an oncoming light-rail transit train. According to the Calgary Police Service, the man became pinned beneath the train and was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police confirmed this week that he later died. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision. Police have not released the man’s identity and no further
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WorldMay 29, 2026

Trump says U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz to be lifted

U.S. President Donald Trump says a U.S. naval blockade affecting ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted, following days of disruption in one of the world’s busiest oil transit routes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said vessels delayed in the strait “may start the process of ‘heading home,’” adding that the blockade had been “amazing and unprecedented.” According to international energy agencies, roughly 20 per cent of global crude oil shipments move through the Strait of Hormuz during peacetime. The narrow waterway along Iran’s southern coast is considere