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BCOct 17, 2022

Man shot dead in parking lot of University of B.C. golf course

The parking lot at the golf club near the University of British Columbia is behind yellow police tape as officers investigate a fatal shooting. A sheet is covering a body in the parking lot of the club not far from a white sedan, and a blue police tent has also been set up.Sgt. Timothy Pierotti, with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, says they responded to shots fired Monday and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds who later died.While police have identified the victim, Pierotti says they won't be releasing more details about him, other than to say he is 38 years old.Vancouver f
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BCOct 14, 2022

Air 1 assists Frontline officers in locating a stolen motorcycle

Surrey RCMP Frontline officers with the assistance of Air 1 took a suspect into custody, recovered a stolen motorcycle and seized illicit drugs. On October 6, 2022, Surrey RCMP Frontline officers observed a motorcycle with no license plate run a red light and travel onto highway 99 northbound from the 16 Avenue on-ramp. Air 1, the police helicopter, was in the area and quickly located the motorcycle, safely following it from the sky.The driver came to a stop, got off the bike, and fled on foot near 62 Avenue and 136 Street. Police converged in the area and located the 38- year-old suspect who
CanadaOct 14, 2022

Protest convoy truck noise caused hearing loss, woman tells Emergencies Act inquiry

An inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act has heard first-hand testimony about the effect of the so-called ``Freedom Convoy'' protest. Several witnesses have given their perspective on how the convoy protest affected life in downtown Ottawa. The protest saw large semi-trucks relentlessly honking their horns and blocking off the streets of downtown Ottawa for over three weeks. Similar demonstrations took place across the country. Over the next six weeks, the hearings will see testimony from 65 witnesses across government, police and organizers of the convoy. A legally
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BCOct 13, 2022

Multiple charges laid in relation to alleged series of druggings

Surrey RCMP is advising the public that multiple charges, including a manslaughter charge, have been laid in relation to an ongoing investigation. In September 2021, Surrey RCMP initiated an investigation after officers in the Community Response Unit linked multiple reports of men being drugged and having their belongings stolen while utilizing an escort service. In one of the incidents in February 2021, a man died, allegedly after being administered a substance during an encounter.The Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, which was multijurisdictional and complex d
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CanadaOct 12, 2022

Two police officers killed in Innisfil, Ont., shooting identified

One of the police officers killed in a shooting in Innisfil, north of Toronto, has been identified as a 33 year veteran of the South Simcoe Police Service. 54 year old Constable Morgan Russell was a trained crisis negotiator. He and 33 year old Constable Devon Northrup, who was a member of the mental health crisis outreach team, died after responding to a disturbance call at a home last night. A 23 year old man was also killed. Neighbours say an elderly couple with an adult grandson lived in the house where the shooting took place.
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BCOct 11, 2022

Police seek information after shooting victim drives himself to hospital

Surrey RCMP is seeking information on a shooting that occurred on Sunday and requesting anyone with dash camera footage from the area to contact police. On October 9, 2022, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Surrey RCMP received a report that a man with a gunshot wound had attended a hospital in another jurisdiction. The man was allegedly shot while in his vehicle waiting at a red light in the area of Scott Road and 110 Avenue in Surrey. The man sustained an injury to his hand, allegedly drove himself to an area hospital, and has since been released. Surrey RCMP’s General Investigation Unit has c
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BCOct 08, 2022

B.C. to get 1.7 million doses of new Pfizer bivalent vaccine from next week

Provincial officials say shipments of Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron variant are expected in British Columbia soon, after Health Canada approved the shot. A joint statement from B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister Adrian Dix, says the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine will be available to people aged 12 and older from next week. They say B.C. is set to receive 1.7 million doses of the newly approved shot, which will be available in health authority clinics and pharmacies across the province. Approved last month, Moderna's equivalent biva
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BCOct 05, 2022

Komagata Maru memorial damaged for second time in 14 months

Vancouver Police have launched an investigation after the Komagata Maru memorial was vandalized for the second time in 14 months. "Detectives from a number of VPD specialized units are working together to collect evidence and identify the suspect(s) in this troubling incident," says Constable Jason Doucette. "This investigation will take time, but we’ll leave no stone unturned in our attempts to solve this senseless crime."VPD initiated an investigation on October 4, after learning from a social media post that the glass on the front of the Komagata Maru memorial had been shattered. The memo
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BCOct 04, 2022

Surrey investing in dyke upgrades to protect against flood and storm events

The City of Surrey is in the first phase of upgrading the dyke network to protect against flooding from increasingly more common high magnitude storm events. As a next step in enhancing the network, the City will be applying for $10 million in funding to upgrade the Nicomekl River Dyke. "It is important that the city expand and enhance our dyke network to protect against the increasing effects of rising sea levels and storm events," said Mayor Doug McCallum. "Upgrading and maintaining Surrey’s dykes are important because it provides effective protection against flooding from increasingly mo

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CanadaOct 16, 2026

U.S.-Made Vehicles Lose 20% Market Share in Canada in First Half of 2026

The market share of U.S.-made vehicles in Canada fell by 20% in the first half of 2026, following Canada's imposition of 25% retaliatory tariffs on American cars and trucks in response to tariffs introduced by Washington. As a result, major automakers, including Volvo, Tesla, Subaru and Mazda, have stopped supplying certain U.S.-built models to Canada or shifted some production to other countries to avoid Canadian tariffs. Vehicles manufactured in Mexico, Japan and South Korea can enter Canada without these tariffs. Meanwhile, Canadian-made vehicles have also suffered from the trade war, with
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AlbertaOct 16, 2026

Calgary Police Seize $6.8 Million Worth of Drugs, Arrest Four Suspects

Calgary police have seized drugs worth $6.8 million and arrested four suspects in one of the largest drug busts in the city’s history. The investigation began in June 2026, when police identified a residence allegedly linked to drug trafficking. According to Calgary Police Acting Chief Asif Rahid, the seizure ranks among the largest drug busts in the department’s history. Investigators allege that the suspects were operating a drug trafficking network in Calgary and Edmonton. Police executed search warrants at five residences, including four in Calgary and one in Cochrane. During the raids
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CanadaOct 16, 2026

Carney Continues Pro-Canada Campaign, Set to Address Major Rally in Edmonton Today

Prime Minister Mark Carney is continuing to push his pro-Canada campaign in Alberta. He will visit Red Deer today with Premier Danielle Smith before addressing a major rally in Edmonton organized by federalist group Forever Canadian. Speaking at a rally organized by the group in Calgary on Thursday, Carney urged nearly 5,000 people to stand firmly with Canada and vote against separation in the referendum. The Prime Minister stressed that the federal government is working with Alberta and will continue to do so in the future. Carney also warned against external forces, saying the world is alrea
CanadaOct 16, 2026

Controversy Erupts Over 500 Stelco Job Cuts as Minister Joly and U.S. Company Clash

Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and the American owner of Stelco are engaged in a war of words over planned job cuts at the company’s Hamilton and Nanticoke plants in Ontario. Joly recently warned the company against laying off nearly 500 workers at the two facilities. In response, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves accused the minister of bullying and harassment. Goncalves said the Canadian government’s threats were completely unreasonable, adding that the company was not violating any agreements. He defended the planned layoffs, saying they were temporary and driven by bu
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CanadaOct 16, 2026

PM Carney Urges Albertans to Vote in Favour of Staying in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Albertans to remain part of Canada and vote against separation during a large rally in Calgary on Thursday night. Addressing a crowd of approximately 5,000 people, Carney acknowledged that Albertans’ grievances with Ottawa were legitimate, adding that the federal government was working with the province to address their concerns. Carney warned that voting against Canada could trigger serious consequences, leading to deep divisions, significant uncertainty and the loss of opportunities for years to come. During his passionate speech, the prime minister also re