BCJun 04, 2026
B.C. Review Board grants conditional discharge to man found not criminally responsible in deaths of three children
The British Columbia Review Board has granted a conditional discharge to a man who was found not criminally responsible for the deaths of his three children in Merritt, B.C.
Allen Schoenborn killed his three children in 2008. The children, aged five, eight and 10, died after being stabbed and suffocated. In 2010, a court ruled that Schoenborn was not criminally responsible for the killings because of a mental disorder.
According to decisions of the B.C. Review Board, Schoenborn must continue receiving psychiatric treatment while on conditional discharge. The board may also require him to resid
AlbertaJun 04, 2026
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Visits Quebec to Strengthen Provincial Ties Dateline
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visited Quebec this week as part of efforts to strengthen relations between the two provinces, which some political observers have informally dubbed the “Alberbec” or “Queberta” alliance.
Speaking during the visit, Smith acknowledged that Alberta and Quebec have historically disagreed on a range of policy issues. However, she said the provinces now share more common interests than differences, particularly in their concerns about Ottawa's relationship with provincial governments.
Smith criticized the federal government, arguing that both Alberta and Quebe
CanadaJun 04, 2026
Former Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski Says No Reason Was Given for Dismissal
Former Surrey Police Service (SPS) Chief Norm Lipinski has publicly addressed his dismissal for the first time, saying he was not provided with a clear reason for the decision.
In a letter to SPS employees, Lipinski said he had returned to work early from vacation and was called into a Surrey Police Board meeting on his first day back. According to the letter, board members informed him that his employment was being terminated but did not provide a specific explanation for the decision.
Lipinski wrote that he had not expected his tenure with the service to end in this manner. He said he rema
AlbertaJun 02, 2026
Rainfall warning in effect for Calgary as officials monitor river levels and flood risk
A rainfall warning remains in effect for Calgary as Environment and Climate Change Canada says the city could see additional precipitation before conditions gradually improve.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Calgary may receive about 10 millimetres of rain today, with heavier rainfall expected to taper into showers later in the day. The agency warns that water may pool on roads and in low-lying areas as the system continues to move through the region.
The Calgary Fire Department says flows in the Bow and Elbow rivers are approaching levels it describes as roughly twice the
BCJun 02, 2026
Surrey Police Board confirms departure of Chief Constable Norm Lipinski
The Surrey Police Board has confirmed that Chief Constable Norm Lipinski has stepped down from his position with the Surrey Police Service (SPS).
According to a statement from the board, Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed interim Chief Constable effective immediately. The board said the leadership transition will not affect public safety operations or policing services in Surrey.
The board also stated that a recruitment process to select a permanent Chief Constable will begin shortly. Further details on the hiring process are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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