BCJul 05, 2022
Man dead in what RCMP say is a suspected targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C.
A man is dead after what RCMP say is an apparent targeted attack in Surrey, B.C. A statement from police says it happened late Monday afternoon in a hotel parking lot on King George Boulevard.The victim, whose name police have not released, was found at the scene but could not be revived.No suspects have been identified but a silver four-door Infiniti was spotted leaving the area and police are determining if a burning car found a short time later about five kilometres away could be connected.The shooting was the second targeted attack in Metro Vancouver in less than 12 hours.Burnaby RCMP say
WorldJul 05, 2022
Police have arrested the person of interest in Park Highland shooting
Highland Park's police chief said the 22 year old man identified as a person of interest in the shooting that killed at least six people, wounded at least 30 and send hundreds of people fleeing from an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been taken into custody. Police earlier Monday said Robert E. Crimo III should be considered armed and dangerous. The city's police chief says he was pulled over by an officer on Monday evening after a brief pursuit. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference that the gunman used a high-powered rifle
WorldJul 04, 2022
6 dead, 31 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade
Police say at least six people are dead and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in a Chicago suburb, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop. Highland Park Police Commander Chris O'Neill urged people to shelter in place as authorities search for the suspect, described as a white male wearing a white or blue T-shirt. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference that the gunman apparently opened fire on parade-goers from a rooftop Monday morning using a rifle that was recovered at
CanadaJun 30, 2022
Canada to attend G20 summit, even if Putin goes too, says Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way home from a trio of summits that saw leaders focus heavily on Russia's war in Ukraine. Before heading home from summits in Rwanda, Germany and Spain, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed Canada will be sending more troops to Latvia. But he stopped short of divulging the exact number. Trudeau also announced more military equipment for Ukraine, saying the decision to send drone cameras and armoured combat vehicles was based on conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his government's ministers. After the NATO summit wrapped u
CanadaJun 29, 2022
Memorial service held for RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson, killed in N.S. mass shooting
An RCMP officer who was among 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting was remembered today during a regimental service in Halifax that recalled her brave actions. People lined a street leading to the service for Const. Heidi Stevenson, watching as Mounties and municipal police marched, bagpipers and drummers played, and a hearse brought the officer's urn to the ceremony at the Cole Harbour hockey arena.COVID-19 restrictions had delayed the official ceremony, though a family funeral took place five days after Stevenson was killed.RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki told today's servic
BCJun 29, 2022
Saanich: Suspects deceased, multiple gvert officers shot during ongoing incident
Two suspects are deceased and several members of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT) have been transported to hospital during an ongoing incident at a bank in Saanich today. A shelter in place advisory remains in effect for the area of North Dairy Road to Cedar Hill Cross Road, and Richmond Road to Cedar Hill Road as officers search for a potential third suspect. At approximately 11 a.m. this morning officers with Saanich Police, GVERT, and VicPD responded to a report that two armed men had entered a bank in the 3600-block of Shelbourne Street in Saanich. Multiple officers res
WorldJun 27, 2022
Officials: Russian missile strike hits crowded shopping mall
Ukrainian officials say scores of civilians are feared killed or injured after a Russian missile strike hit a crowded shopping mall in the central city of Kremenchuk. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post Monday that the number of victims was ``unimaginable,'' citing reports that more than 1,000 civilians were inside at the time of the attack. Zelenskyy stressed that the target presented ``no threat to the Russian army'' and had ``no strategic value.'' At least 13 people were dead and more than 40 wounded, according to the regional governor, Dmytro Lunin, who said th
CanadaJun 27, 2022
PM Trudeau announces sanctions against 74 people and businesses in Russia and Belarus
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new sanctions against 74 people and businesses in Russia and Belarus. They include 46 entities linked to the Russian defence sector and 15 Ukrainians who support the Russian occupation. Trudeau says Canada also plans to sanction state-sponsored propaganda agents in an attempt to counter Kremlin disinformation. The announcement comes as G-7 leaders meeting in Germany discuss the threat to global stability posed by the invasion of Ukraine.
WorldJun 24, 2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; Biden called the decision ``wrong, extreme and out of touch"
President Joe Biden spoke from the White House about the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide. He said the court has done what it's never done before in taking away a constitutional right that is so fundamental to so many Americans. He says the decision places the health and life of women at risk. Biden is vowing to do everything in his power to protect a woman's right to an abortion in states where they are now prohibited. The US Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down Row v. Wade. Biden called the decision ``wrong, extreme and