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BCMay 03, 2022

Home sales see a dip in April: REBGV

The latest report from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver shows home sales in April calmed dramatically from the pace of last month and the records set last year. The Board says just over 3,200 homes were sold around Metro Vancouver in April, a drop of over 1,100 in just one month and a decline of more than 1,700 when compared with April of last year. Real estate board chair Daniel John says the cooler market gives would-be buyers more time to secure financing and arrange for inspections. But the board says while sales are down, so are new listings, meaning competition for available p
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BCMay 03, 2022

165 lives lost to poisoned drugs in March in B.C.

Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service’s report on illicit drug toxicity deaths for March 2022:"It’s tragic that 165 people lost their lives to the toxic drug crisis in March. My heart is with the families and friends who are grieving, and my thanks to the front-line workers and peers who tried to save them. "Every life lost is a tragedy. Our government remains committed to doing what it takes to turn the tide on this crisis. Almost every week, new mental-health and substance-use supports are added
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CanadaMay 03, 2022

National funeral today in Montreal for Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur

``My Way'' played as Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur's funeral ended. Lafleur was remembered a father, a teammate and a person of exceptional generosity who inspired generations of Quebecers. Martin Lafleur described his father as someone who always made time for his family and who wanted to take care of everyone, including people he didn't know. Hockey hall of famers Yvon Cournoyer, Larry Robinson, Guy Carbonneau and Patrick Roy paid tribute to the Habs legend, who died last month at age 70 after battling lung cancer. Carbonneau talked about showing up at his first training camp and pi
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BCMay 03, 2022

Alert Ready system in place for B.C. wildfires but not heat domes in early June

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says an automated alert system will be ready to warn British Columbia residents of spring flooding and summer wildfires but not yet for extreme heat. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows government officials to issue public safety alerts through major television and radio broadcasters, as well as compatible wireless devices. Farnworth says the system is all set for the spring thaw and will be in place by early June for wildfires. However, he says the Health Ministry is still working to determine parameters for deploying the alerts in the case o
BCMay 03, 2022

Vancouver police investigate Mount Pleasant homicide

Vancouver police say they are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 51 year old woman. Police say they found the victim suffering from stab wounds inside an apartment in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood at about 2:30 am yesterday and that she died at the scene. They say a 51 year old man has been arrested but charges have not yet been laid. Investigators say they believe the suspect and victim knew each other.
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BCMay 03, 2022

B.C. tables data collection law to help dismantle systemic racism, says premier

The provincial government says the Anti-Racism Data Act introduced today will help identify gaps in programs and services for Indigenous and Black people as well as others who face discrimination in BC. Premier John Horgan says the legislation is a step toward dismantling systemic racism and colonialism that have unfairly held people back when it comes to issues like education, employment and housing. He says in a statement that data collected for anti-racism purposes will shine a light on barriers that exist so the province can improve services and make life better for everyone. The governme
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BCMay 03, 2022

Victoria police askig, do you recognize these arson witnesses?

Victoria police have released surveillance photos of two potential witnesses to an arson fire at the home of a religious leader last month. Police say an occupant of the home suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a deliberately set fire early on April 20th while four others escaped. They say neither of the men they are looking for is considered to be a suspect at this time. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has said gasoline was poured through the mail slot of the home of the pastor of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, who has strongly supported the Ukrainian people follow
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BCMay 03, 2022

Vancouver officers busy with violent crimes, robberies over the weekend: police

A teenager has been arrested after what Vancouver police say was a series of ``random and unprovoked weekend attacks.'' The 15 year old boy from Vancouver was arrested Saturday night after three people were hurt in separate assaults that evening. Police say a 57 year old man called 911 to say he was chased along the seawall near the Olympic Village by the teen, who repeatedly punched and kicked him. While searching for the suspect, police say officers encountered two other victims, both women, who said they had been punched for no reason. Based on the witnesses' evidence, officers located the
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BCMay 03, 2022

Sex assault trial gets underway for Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard

The sexual assault trial of BC rocker Jacob Hoggard is underway in a Toronto courtroom after long delays because of the pandemic. Hoggard, the frontman for the Abbotsford-based pop rock band Hedley, has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault causing bodily harm and sexual interference related to allegations involving a woman and a teenager in the Toronto area in 2016. Hoggard was in court today as the judge heard several procedural matters and set jury selection to begin Wednesday, with the trial now expected to run five or six weeks. Hedley was dropped by its management team and blacklisted by

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AlbertaNov 02, 2026

29-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in West Edmonton Home, Police Investigating Suspicious Death

A 29-year-old woman has been found dead inside a home in West Edmonton, with police investigating the death as suspicious. According to Edmonton police, officers were called to a home near 95 Avenue and 164 Street at around 6 p.m. on Friday to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, they found the woman dead inside the residence. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the case. Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact them.
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BCNov 02, 2026

B.C. Conservatives to Form New Government on November 20, Doerkson Announces

British Columbia’s new government is set to take office on November 20, Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson announced today. According to Doerkson, the province’s newly elected MLAs will be sworn in on November 19, followed by the formation of the new cabinet on November 20. Speaking ahead of his party’s first caucus meeting in Victoria, Doerkson said his government would fulfil all the promises made to the public during the election campaign. Among the key priorities, he pledged to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), provide tax relief and strengthen pub
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CanadaNov 02, 2026

Small Businesses Set to Receive Relief in Budget as Tax Rules May Be Simplified: François-Philippe Champagne

Canada’s Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has indicated that the federal budget to be tabled on Thursday will include new measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, potentially including steps to simplify tax procedures. Speaking during a question-and-answer session at the Canadian Club in Toronto, Champagne said the budget would be largely focused on entrepreneurs, innovators and creators, with small businesses expected to receive significant relief. Addressing the current tax system, the minister acknowledged that Canada’s tax code contains several complicated ru
BCNov 02, 2026

One person has died following a house fire in Chilliwack, British Columbia.

According to officials, the fire broke out Friday afternoon at a home near Young Road and Henley Avenue. The blaze originated in the basement of the house. Firefighters received a call about the incident at approximately 2:15 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered that someone was trapped inside the home. The Chilliwack Fire Department said firefighters worked hard to bring the blaze under control and managed to rescue one person from inside the house. Unfortunately, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Fire Chief Andrew Brown said the cause of the fire is under investiga
BCNov 02, 2026

Liberals Outraise Conservatives by Nearly $1 Million in Third Quarter of 2026

Canada’s ruling Liberal Party has outpaced the Conservative Party by nearly $1 million in fundraising during the third quarter of 2026. According to the latest figures released by Elections Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party raised approximately $4.9 million from 36,000 donors between July and September, while the opposition Conservatives collected around $3.9 million from nearly 29,000 donors. In the previous quarter, the Conservatives had led the fundraising race with $5 million, compared with $4.3 million raised by the Liberals. However, the latest figures show a turnaro