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BCSep 08, 2021

RCMP in Surrey search for witnesses after Mayor McCallum claims a car was driven over his foot

RCMP in Surrey are search for witnesses who might have seen an altercation between Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and the driver of a grey Ford Mustang. McCallum has said he was outside a Surrey grocery store on Saturday when the driver shouted at him and then drove over his foot, and a statement from police says the allegations are under investigation and they want to speak to anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam video. An online post by the group 'Keep the RCMP In Surrey' shows it was holding an event outside the grocery store at the time, gathering names on a petition opposing McCallum'
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BCSep 04, 2021

B.C. reports 671 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths; one new health-care facility outbreak declared in Fraser Health

B.C. is reporting 671 new cases of COVID-19, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 168,325 cases in the province.There are 5,872 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 160,268 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 215 individuals are in hospital and 118 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:230 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 1,68978 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 1,077230 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active cases: 1,96589 new cases
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BCSep 03, 2021

Surrey police asking for help to locate Robinder Sidhu

The Surrey RCMP is asking for the public’s help in finding 40-year-old Robinder Sidhu, who has been missing since late August. Sidhu was last seen around 10:00 a.m. on August 25 in the 7000-block of 130 Street. He is described as South Asian, 6’3” and 215 pounds, with a muscular build, short black and gray hair, brown eyes, scruffy facial hair, and a tattoo on his back. He was last seen wearing a yellow-green striped t-shirt and blue jeans. Family members told Connect News Team they are deeply worried. “Robinder is very close to us and it is not like him to disappear. We just want him
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BCSep 03, 2021

801 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths reported in B.C.

B.C. is reporting 801 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 167,654 cases in the province.Note: The numbers of total and new cases are provisional due to a delayed data refresh and will be verified once confirmed.There are 5,931 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 159,560 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 199 individuals are in hospital and 116 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 24 hours, six new deaths (Interior Health) have been reported, for an overall total of 1,824.From Aug. 25-31, people
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BCSep 02, 2021

Premier Horgan expressing gratitude to health-care workers after protests outside some hospitals in B.C.

BC Premier John Horgan is expressing his gratitude to health-care workers after protests outside some hospitals in the province. The provincial government will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 later this month from residents participating in non-essential activities, such as visiting restaurants, gyms and movie theatres. Demonstrations against the government's approach on COVID-19 outside hospitals prompted Horgan to issue a statement in support of health-care workers, calling them ``the true heroes'' throughout the pandemic. Kathy MacNeil, president and CEO of the Island Health
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BCSep 02, 2021

B.C. reports 785 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths

B.C. is reporting 785 new cases of COVID-19, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 166,853 cases in the province.There are currently 5,873 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 158,900 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 199 individuals are in hospital and 112 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.Note: Intensive care numbers are a subset of the total in hospital. They are not in addition to the number of people in hospital.The new/active cases include:246 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases:
BCSep 01, 2021

Police seek further witnesses to sexual assault at Newton massage business

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of an on-going sexual assault investigation, and is asking any additional witnesses to come forward.This investigation began in March 2021, when Surrey RCMP received a report alleging that a woman was sexually assaulted while receiving a massage at Shri Professional Massage, located at 1105-7360 137 Street. On June 22, 2021. 56-year-old Shri Rampol of Surrey was arrested on a warrant for sexual assault. The BC prosecution Service approved a charge of sexual assault and he was released from custody by the court with conditions including not to perform any mas
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BCAug 31, 2021

B.C. reports 1,853 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths

Over a three-day period, B.C. is reporting 1,853 new cases of COVID-19, including four epi-linked cases, for a total of 165,413 cases in the province:Aug. 27-28: 769 new casesAug. 28-29: 581 new casesAug. 29-30: 503 new casesThere are 5,918 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 157,419 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 176 individuals are in hospital and 91 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.In the past 72 hours, seven new deaths have been reported, for an overall total of 1,814.The new deaths include:Fraser
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CanadaAug 30, 2021

Trudeau, Singh cross country while O'Toole stumps in the GTA as campaign continues

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has outlined a plan to help restore Canada's big lakes and river system. In Quebec, he announced his government would invest one billion dollars over 10 years. In Ottawa, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to crack down on ``ultra-rich'' tax dodgers. Singh says his party's plan to tax the rich could raise the money to help pay for programs like universal pharmacare and more affordable housing. He later is scheduled to fly to Ladysmith, BC. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, meanwhile, is promising to get tougher on animal cruelty. He began the day at a dog sanc

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BCJun 17, 2026

Surrey Police Board expected to formally appoint Parm Jawanda as new chair

The Surrey Police Board is expected to formally appoint Parm Jawanda as its new chair during a scheduled board meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The appointment comes amid recent leadership changes and governance concerns within the Surrey Police Service. Earlier this month, Police Chief Norm Lipinski was removed from his position, prompting then-board chair Harley Chappell to resign in protest. According to information released ahead of the meeting, Jawanda brings more than 30 years of experience in leadership, governance and multi-partner organizational environments. If confirmed, he will assu
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CanadaJun 17, 2026

Canada’s population declines slightly in first quarter of 2026 as non-permanent resident numbers fall

Canada’s population declined slightly during the first three months of 2026, according to new estimates released by Statistics Canada. The agency estimated the country’s population at 41,417,056 as of April 1, a decrease of 55,025 people, or 0.1 per cent, compared with Jan. 1. Statistics Canada attributed the decline largely to a reduction in the number of non-permanent residents. According to Statistics Canada, the preliminary number of non-permanent residents fell by 117,879 during the first quarter of 2026. That compares with a decline of 55,194 during the same period a year earlier. Th
CanadaJun 17, 2026

Car crashes into Chilliwack home, fire leaves two families displaced

Two families have been displaced after a vehicle crashed into the basement of a home and sparked a fire in Chilliwack early Tuesday morning. According to the Chilliwack Fire Department, the incident occurred at about 1:45 a.m. when a speeding vehicle left the roadway, struck a residence, and entered the home's basement. A fire broke out immediately after the collision and spread rapidly through the structure. More than 24 firefighters responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Fire officials said the fire had already spread from the basement to the second floor by the time eme
AlbertaJun 17, 2026

11-year-old boy dies after incident during school field trip in Medicine Hat

An 11-year-old boy has died after a suspected drowning during a school field trip at Echo Dale Regional Park in Medicine Hat, according to Alberta RCMP. Police said officers responded Monday afternoon after receiving a report that a child had gone missing during a school outing at the park. Staff from the school division, park employees and emergency responders searched the area, while drones were deployed to assist in locating the child. Staff Sgt. Darren Lole said the boy was found in the water within about an hour of the initial report. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead
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BCJun 17, 2026

Langley RCMP link shooting at home to extortion investigation

Langley RCMP say a shooting at a residential property last week has now been identified as an extortion-related incident following several days of investigation. Police said officers responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the 21500 block of 45A Avenue shortly after 12:40 a.m. on Friday. According to Langley RCMP, investigators initially had no information indicating the incident was connected to extortion. Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said new evidence gathered during the investigation has since clarified the motive. Police now believe the property was deliberately targeted as part of an exto