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BCJul 28, 2022

IHIT identifies the victims who died in the shooting on July 25 in Langley

With consent of the families, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is identifying the victims who died in the shooting on July 25.Background: In the early morning hours of July 25, 2022, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the support of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IF
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CanadaJul 27, 2022

Hockey Canada paid $7.6M in sex abuse settlements since 1989

Hockey Canada continues to be under fire for the use of its membership-generated National Equity Fund to pay settlements related to sexual assault and abuse allegations. Hockey Canada says it has paid out 7.6 million dollars in nine such settlements since 1989. It says 6.8 million dollars of that was related to serial abuser coach Graham James. The fund was also used to pay for the services of a law firm that has been investigating an alleged sexual assault in 2018 that has Hockey Canada officials before a committee of MPs this week.
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BCJul 27, 2022

Police release photos of gunman and seek witnesses to shootings in Langley, B.C.

Police have released photographs of a 28-year-old gunman, as they seek witnesses to Monday's shooting rampage in Langley, B.C., that left two victims dead and two wounded. The photos show Jordan Daniel Goggin wearing two outfits during the course of the shootings, which began around midnight and lasted nearly six hours before police shot and killed him.The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team describes Goggin as a six-foot-one Caucasian man, weighing 150 pounds, with light brown hair and a slight goatee.He is seen wearing a black T-shirt and board shorts, before police say he changed into br
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BCJul 26, 2022

'Heart breaks for victims,' Trudeau says of those involved in Langley, B.C., shooting

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expressing his shock at a shooting rampage in Langley, BC. Two people were killed and two others were wounded before police shot David Goggin dead. In a post on Twitter, Trudeau says his heart breaks for the victims' loved ones and communities. BC Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the ``senseless act of violence'' is ``extremely disturbing.'' PM Justin Trudeau on Twitter: I’m horrified by the news that came out of Langley, BC yesterday. My heart breaks for the victims’ loved ones and communities, and my thoughts are with the people who were injure
CanadaJul 26, 2022

Pope Francis holds open air public mass in Edmonton

Priests, deacons and volunteers meted out communion wafers to tens of thousands of people at a public mass led by Pope Francis in Edmonton. Francis highlighted the importance of parents and grandparents as he delivered his homily to a packed Commonwealth Stadium. He says people should treasure and honour their elders and make sure they are not cast aside or treated with indifference. Pope Francis, who has been using a wheelchair, presided over a large public mass in Edmonton from a specially designed chair. Pope Francis is on a six-day tour of Canada aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous Pe
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BCJul 25, 2022

Four people shot in Langley, B.C., over six-hour period: RCMP

A series of deadly shootings in Langley, B.C., started about six hours before RCMP issued a cellphone alert warning the public. RCMP Sgt. David Lee says the alert, which was issued around 6:20 a.m., was done ``at the appropriate time'' when police were able to tie the events together. Two men were found dead, a woman was critically hurt and another man was shot in the leg at separate scenes around the Metro Vancouver community. The first shooting took place around midnight, while the suspect was confronted and killed by police at about 5:45 a.m., near where the final victim was wounded. Lee s
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BCJul 21, 2022

B.C. ending immigration detention arrangement with CBSA, citing human rights

British Columbia is ending an arrangement with Canada Border Services Agency to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres, saying the arrangement doesn't align with its stance on human rights. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says in a statement the province conducted a review that analyzed all aspects of its contract with the agency, including public safety, and consulted with advocacy groups. He says it brought to light that aspects of the arrangement don't align with the government's commitment to upholding human rights standards or its dedication to pursuing socia
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BCJul 21, 2022

Man found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in CFSEU-BC-led investigation into drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder

A man has been convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison after being charged with 17 criminal offences following a Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC)-led investigation that proactively targeted an alleged drug trafficking network and involved a conspiracy to commit murder. In late 2020, CFSEU-BC worked with the Surrey and Burnaby RCMP in response to information learned of an alleged conspiracy to commit murder. The investigation identified one suspect who was believed to be plotting to commit the murder.Due to an increased risk to the public because of
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BCJul 21, 2022

Bronze statue stolen from St. Andrew Kim Church

Surrey RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating a statue stolen from a church in the Guildford area. On July 13, 2022 at 4:31 a.m., two suspects stole a bronze statue of St. Andrew Kim which was located on church property outside of the Education Centre Building at 10222 161 Street. The suspect used a dolly to transport the statue and load it into a camper van (see attached photos and videos).The statue is described as two metres tall and depicts St. Andrew Kim. It is difficult to make out a suspect description based on the current evidence. The investigation is ongoing and police are

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AlbertaMar 23, 2026

Alberta RCMP search for suspect after fatal highway shooting near Leduc

Alberta RCMP say a suspect remains at large following a fatal shooting on a highway south of Edmonton earlier this month, with investigators still working to determine a motive. According to an RCMP news release, the shooting occurred near Leduc on the afternoon of March 14. Witnesses reported seeing a pickup truck pull up alongside a car before speeding away. Police say the driver of the car had been shot. He managed to pull over to the side of the road, where he later died. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said officers have since located the grey pickup truck believed to be involved, b
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BCMar 23, 2026

B.C. driver ticketed after appearing asleep at wheel of Tesla on Highway 1

Police in Metro Vancouver say a driver has been ticketed after appearing to be asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla travelling along Highway 1 during morning rush hour in rainy conditions. According to a BC Highway Patrol release, the incident occurred last Tuesday in Coquitlam when an officer pulled alongside the vehicle and observed the driver with her eyes closed and arms crossed while the car was in motion on a wet and slippery roadway. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said the driver told police she had “zoned out” but claimed she remained alert with her hands on the steering wheel. However, McL
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BCMar 23, 2026

Six charged after $800K in stolen vehicles recovered in GTA carjacking probe

Police say eight high-end vehicles worth an estimated $800,000 have been recovered following an investigation into a series of violent carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area. According to a release from the Toronto Police Service’s Central Robbery Bureau, officers began investigating after multiple reports of armed carjackings between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1. Investigators allege the suspects targeted luxury vehicles, primarily Mercedes-Benz models, during the incidents. Police said the investigation, dubbed Project Stratis, found the accused were allegedly involved not only in carrying out
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BCMar 23, 2026

Police investigate early-morning shooting at Cloverdale business

Police in Surrey are investigating an early-morning shooting that damaged a commercial property in the Cloverdale area, with no injuries reported. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, officers with the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit responded at about 3:35 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 5400 block of Production Boulevard. Attending officers found a business that had sustained damage. No one was hurt in the incident, police said. The RCMP SPOSU General Investigation Unit has taken over the file. Investigators say the case remains in its early stages and evidence
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AlbertaMar 23, 2026

Alberta premier expresses condolences after Air Canada Express crash in New York

Danielle Smith says she is extending condolences to the families of those killed following a crash involving an Air Canada Express flight in New York City. In a statement, Smith said she shares sympathies with the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. According to Air Canada, the aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members at the time of the crash, which occurred late Sunday after arriving in New York. The airline said both the pilot and co-pilot were killed. Both were identified as Canadian. U.S. authorities said 41 people were tr