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BCFeb 04, 2022

Police investigating homicide in North Delta

At approximately 2:05 a.m., members of the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a shots fired call at a residence in the 11800 block of 92nd Ave. Upon arrival DPD members located a male victim suffering from gunshot injuries. Lifesaving efforts were conducted by members of the DPD, EHS and Delta Fire. Unfortunately the victim died as a result of the shooting. DPD Major Crime has assumed conduct of this homicide. The victim and the residence are known to the police and this is believed to be a targeted attack.The victim’s identity will not be released until next of kin have been notifie
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CanadaFeb 04, 2022

Canadian flag-bearers waved the Maple Leaf at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics

Canadian flag-bearers Marie-Philip Poulin and Charles Hamelin waved the Maple Leaf together at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics. It was a cold and clear evening in Beijing as Chinese President Xi (shee) Jinping declared the Games open during a ceremony heavy on winter imagery. Canada didn't send any official representatives to the Games as part of a diplomatic boycott over human rights abuses. Competition began at the Games on Wednesday, and medal events are on tap tomorrow.
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CanadaFeb 04, 2022

Ottawa police deploy 150 extra police officers in response to ongoing protest

The Ottawa police are deploying a ``surge'' of about 150 extra police officers to the areas of the city most affected by the protest against COVID-19 mandates that has been going on for days. Police Chief Peter Sloly says the patrolling officers will be focused on dealing with mischief, hate, harassment, threats and other intimidating behaviours. Late Thursday, federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the RCMP had approved Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's request for Mounties to support city police. Mendicino said the convoy has caused significant disruptions to local residents including
CanadaFeb 04, 2022

Statistics Canada says 200,000 jobs lost in January

Statistics Canada says the economy lost 200,000 jobs in January amid stricter public health rules put in place to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The decrease marks the largest drop since January 2021, when the economy shed 207,800 jobs. The loss also pushed the unemployment rate to 6.5 per cent in January compared with 6.0 per cent in December. As Omicron spread across the country, governments reintroduced capacity limits and closures for workplaces such as restaurants and gyms. Statistics Canada says the bulk of the job losses were in Ontario and Quebec, which impleme
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BCFeb 04, 2022

B.C. reports 1,518 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths

B.C. is reporting 1,518 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 329,143 cases in the province.There are 25,554 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 299,657 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 985 COVID-positive individuals are in hospital and 145 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.The new/active cases include:424 new cases in Fraser HealthTotal active cases: 10,057217 new cases in Vancouver Coastal HealthTotal active cases: 5,024431 new cases in Interior HealthTotal active cases: 7,759227 new cases in Northern
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Sexual exploitation charges approved against martial arts teacher, further information sought

Ridge Meadows RCMP is investigating sexual exploitation offences which occurred in Pitt Meadows. In order to advance the investigation, police are confirming the accused’s name and issuing his photo in an effort to locate further witnesses and individuals who may have information.In October of 2021, police received information that a mixed martial arts trainer based out of Pitt Meadows had allegedly sexually exploited a female youth, for several years, during training sessions dating back to 2016.Through the investigation, witness statements indicate the suspect was involved with other femal
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Quebec man involved in Burnaby crash arrested in his home province

RCMP say a Quebec man involved in a crash in Burnaby nearly two years ago that seriously injured his passenger has been arrested in his home province. Police say the man has been returned to BC to face charges related to the June 2020 crash that flipped the Dodge Durango he was driving. Police allege the driver left the scene even though a woman passenger was badly hurt. The 33 year old left BC before charges, including impaired driving and criminal negligence, were laid last May but he was picked up in Laval in January, returned to B-C last week and makes another court appearance today.
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BCFeb 03, 2022

Police investigate after 26 transit buses damaged

Vancouver Police and Metro Vancouver Transit Police are investigating after more than two dozen windows were broken on buses driving through the Downtown Eastside."We believe someone may be launching projectiles at buses as they travel along East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside," says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. "The frequency of these incidents is increasing and we’re worried someone could get hurt."Twenty-six windows have been broken since January 17, and investigators believe whoever is launching the projectiles is likely doing so from outside the buses."In each of these cases
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BCFeb 03, 2022

"N" driver clocked at 225 km/h in North Van won’t be driving for a while, and rightly so

A 90-day driving prohibition, 30-day vehicle impoundment, and fines and costs climbing into the thousands are among a host of consequences a 19-year-old North Van driver is facing after hitting 225 km/h in an 80 km/h zone in North Van last weekend."He failed a roadside screening test for alcohol as well," said Sgt. Peter DeVries of the North Vancouver RCMP. "This was an extreme example of recklessness and disregard for the safety of other people."The driver was travelling on the upper levels highway near Westview when a North Vancouver RCMP officer captured the vehicle speed on radar. "The dri

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AlbertaJul 21, 2026

New Ivor Strong Bridge to open Monday, Alberta says

The Alberta government says Calgary drivers will be able to use the new Ivor Strong Bridge beginning Monday, marking a key milestone in the ongoing Deerfoot Trail improvement project. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen said the new bridge will carry all southbound traffic. Once rehabilitation work on the existing bridge is complete, it will be dedicated to northbound traffic. According to the Alberta government, each bridge will provide four traffic lanes, increasing overall capacity for commuters. The province says the completed project is expected t
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BCJul 21, 2026

Three men arrested after Vancouver police seize fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine in downtown investigation

Three men have been arrested after a Vancouver Police Department investigation into suspected drug trafficking led to the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and cash from a downtown Vancouver hotel. According to a Vancouver Police Department news release, patrol officers launched "Project Atlas" earlier this month after observing what police described as suspicious activity at the Murray Hotel, located at 1117 Hornby St. Officers later executed a search warrant at the property. Police said they seized approximately 344 grams of fentanyl, 336 grams of cocaine, 75 grams of methampheta
IndiaJul 21, 2026

P.M. Modi Assures Farmers Their Interests Will Be Protected in Trade Deals

Amid a march by farmers from Punjab and Haryana toward Delhi to protest the proposed India–U.S. trade agreement and heightened tensions at the Shambhu border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the central government remains fully committed to the welfare of farmers. The Prime Minister said farmers' interests would be given top priority in any trade agreement. He added that the government would take decisions after considering the concerns of the agricultural community. Modi also addressed students protesting over the NEET-UG paper leak case. He said the government is treating the
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CanadaJul 21, 2026

Trump says Canada depends on U.S.; Poilievre calls proposed 50% tariff 'unjustified'

U.S. President Donald Trump and Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre have exchanged sharply contrasting messages as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he "loves the people of Canada" but claimed the country "would not exist without the United States" and needs the U.S. to survive. The remarks come amid an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. Poilievre, meanwhile, criticized Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariff, calling it "unjustified" and harmful to both Canadian workers and American consumers. According
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BCJul 21, 2026

B.C. wildfire crews use drone for Canada's first controlled burn operation

Firefighters battling an active wildfire in British Columbia have successfully used a drone to carry out a controlled burn for the first time in Canada, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The agency said crews working near Boston Bar used the drone to ignite a planned section of dry forest that was in the path of the advancing wildfire. The controlled burn was intended to remove available fuel and help slow the fire's spread. According to the BC Wildfire Service, controlled burns are typically conducted using helicopters or ground crews, both of which can expose firefighters to greater risk