BCOct 19, 2026
Surrey Police Arrest 28-Year-Old in Electronics Store Robberies
The Surrey Police Service’s Prolific Offender Unit has arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a series of break-ins and robberies at electronics stores across Surrey.
According to police, Austin Thomas Romeo Hogan is accused of smashing display cabinets at electronics retailers, assaulting staff members and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise between June and October 2026.
The BC Prosecution Service has approved 17 charges against Hogan, including robbery and assault with a weapon.
Police said the incidents caused an estimated $100,000 in losses for Surrey busine
BCOct 19, 2026
24-Year-Old Surrey Man Killed in Coquihalla Highway Crash, Three Others Seriously Injured
A 24-year-old man from Surrey has been killed in a head-on collision between a Toyota Tacoma and a Toyota RAV4 on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt, B.C., on Saturday morning.
According to B.C. Highway Patrol, police received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction on the highway. Officers were on their way to intercept the vehicle when the collision occurred near the Helmer exit.
One of the four Surrey men travelling in the RAV4 died at the scene. The other three men, aged between 24 and 38, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain unde
CanadaOct 19, 2026
Canada’s Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Raising Prospects of Interest Rate Hike by Year-End
Economists believe the Bank of Canada could raise interest rates by the end of 2026 following the release of the country’s September inflation figures.
According to Statistics Canada, the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1 per cent, driven by higher oil and gas prices, moving above the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1 to 3 per cent. However, underlying inflation has eased, offering some relief to the central bank.
Ongoing trade tensions with the United States and the crisis in the Middle East could put further upward pressure on inflation.
According to KPMG Canada, the Bank of Canada i
BCOct 19, 2026
13 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Double-Decker Bus in Surrey
Thirteen people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a double-decker bus and several other vehicles on Highway 99 in Surrey on Friday evening.
According to the Surrey Police Service, the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange. A semi-truck first struck three cars travelling in the same direction before losing control, crossing the median and colliding with an oncoming double-decker bus and another car.
Approximately 50 to 60 people were aboard the bus at the time of the crash.
According to B.C. Emergency Health Services, two
BCOct 19, 2026
Eby Urges Green Party Voters to Back NDP as Emily Lowan Fires Back Ahead of B.C. Election
Political activity has intensified in the final week of British Columbia’s provincial election campaign, with NDP Leader David Eby urging Green Party supporters to vote for the NDP, prompting a sharp response from Green Party Leader Emily Lowan.
On Sunday, Eby appealed to Green voters not to waste their votes on the Green Party, arguing that Lowan is unlikely to become premier. He warned that votes for the Greens could split the vote and benefit the B.C. Conservatives.
Responding to Eby’s remarks, Lowan accused him of calling the election two years ahead of schedule for political gain. She
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