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AlbertaApr 06, 2022

Youth charged with second-degree murder in death of Calgary teen

Calgary police say they have charged a youth with second-degree murder in the death of a teen whose body was found in a suburban greenspace last week. Police say emergency crews were called last Wednesday to the Arbour Lake neighbourhood for reports of an injured person. There, they found the body of 16-year-old Jal Acor Jal. Police say the homicide unit canvassed the neighbourhood to collect any CCTV footage, spoke with potential witnesses and worked closely with Jal's family and friends. They say a search warrant was executed Tuesday at a home and a male youth was taken into custody. The su
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BCApr 06, 2022

RCMP say man in mental health crisis allegedly stabs and injures B.C. officer

The Mounties say an officer is recovering from a stab wound after trying to make an arrest in Keremeos, B.C. The RCMP say in a news release police were called early Monday to a report that a man was outside a home screaming for help and was suffering from a mental health crisis.Police say when the officer was speaking to the complainant, the man fled into the home and the officer was stabbed after he followed.The release says the officer was able to take the man, who was known to the complainant, into custody and drive himself and the suspect to hospital.The officer was treated for serious but
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BCApr 06, 2022

“Fraser Valley’s First” Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Program announced

Western Community College, a designated private post-secondary institution in B.C., is pleased to announce that the college has recently been granted consent by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training to offer a Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) degree program. Our mission has always been to provide access to higher education opportunities that will enable our graduates to develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve their professional goals, while meeting the needs of their community, industry, and the province. In the last 10 years more than 7000 students have g
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BCApr 06, 2022

IHIT called after shooting in South Surrey

A man has been critically wounded in an early morning shooting at a south Surrey home, and RCMP say the victim is unlikely to survive. Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were called after the man was severely hurt when shots were fired just before 2 a.m. The Mounties say the attack does not appear random, but they've released few other details.
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BCApr 06, 2022

Fugitive back in custody after causing multi-car collision

A fugitive from Surrey faces multiple charges after attempting to flee from police and causing a multi-car collision in East Vancouver Tuesday night. A Vancouver Police officer was patrolling near Main Street and Terminal Avenue when he attempted to stop a vehicle that was allegedly driven by a 29-year-old man with 10 Canada-wide warrants, including charges for firearms and drug trafficking.The driver allegedly fled in the vehicle, striking multiple other cars before colliding with a building near Quebec Street and East 2nd Avenue. He then allegedly ran away from the crashed car and was arrest
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BCApr 06, 2022

Man charged in death of security guard at university campus in B.C.: RCMP

RCMP say a man has been charged in connection with the death of a security guard after she was attacked at UBC's Okanagan campus in Kelowna in February. The Mounties have said officers responded to a report of an assault and alleged a man who was working at the university had attacked a security guard. Kiranjot Kaur identified the woman who died as her 24 year old cousin, Harmandeep Kaur, who had come to Canada as international student in 2015 and recently received permanent residency status, with plans to become a paramedic. Police say a 22 year old Kelowna man has been charged with second-d
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BCApr 06, 2022

B.C. reports 258 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations continue to increase

B.C. is reporting 258 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 357,758 cases in the province.There are 334 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 and 35 are in intensive care.Note: An update on number of deaths related to COVID-19 will be provided on Thursday, April 7, 2022.There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Overlander (Interior Health) and Cowichan District Hospital (Island Health), for a total of 12 facilities with ongoing outbreaks. As of April 5, people not vaccinated accounted for 12% of the B.C. population, while they account for 17% of COVID-19 critical care patients
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CanadaApr 06, 2022

Leona Alleslev poised to announce Conservative Party of Canada leadership bid

Former Conservative deputy leader Leona Alleslev is set to formally announce her candidacy to be the party's next leader tomorrow. A source close to her campaign, speaking on the condition of anonymity, says she is expected to do so in Ottawa on Wednesday. Alleslev has all but formally made the announcement, having set up a campaign website to collect signatures needed for her nomination. She also posted on social media about hosting a meet-and-greet in Ottawa Wednesday, along with the tag line ``All in with Alleslev.'' Alleslev was first elected as an Ontario Liberal MP who crossed the floor
AlbertaApr 06, 2022

Suncor Energy facing criticism after announcing plans to divest its wind and solar assets to focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels instead

Suncor Energy is facing criticism after announcing plans to divest its wind and solar assets to focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels instead. The move to sell eight wind power projects in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario comes as a new UN report on climate change says wind and solar technologies are the two best avenues to fight climate change. The Calgary-based energy giant, which has set a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, says selling the assets will bring more ``fit and focus'' to its portfolio. But Greenpeace Canada says the timing of Suncor's announcement is akin to ``buyi

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BCOct 30, 2026

Metro Vancouver Board Delays 2027 Budget Vote Until New Board Takes Office

The Metro Vancouver Board has postponed a vote on its 2027 budget and five-year financial plan during its final meeting on Friday. Newly elected Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum had recently called for the meeting to be cancelled, arguing that voters had replaced mayors in 13 of the region’s 21 municipalities. He said there was little point in the outgoing board making decisions about future budgets and plans. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger were among several leaders who supported the decision. They argued that the current board had lost its mandate and that the incomi
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BCOct 30, 2026

Todd Matsumoto Appointed Surrey Police Chief

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has appointed a new chief following the removal of former Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. The SPS Board announced Friday that Todd Matsumoto, who had been serving as interim chief, has officially been appointed as the city's Chief Constable. Surrey Police Board Chair Perm Jawanda expressed confidence in Matsumoto, describing him as the right leader to guide the SPS. Matsumoto brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in policing and public safety. He has been serving as interim chief since June 2026, replacing Lipinski. Following his appointment, Matsumo
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BCOct 30, 2026

David Eby Absent as B.C. NDP Selects Jennifer Whiteside as Interim Leader

Former B.C. NDP leader David Eby was absent from a key caucus meeting held Thursday, during which Jennifer Whiteside was unanimously elected as the party’s new interim leader. Whiteside confirmed that Eby did not attend the meeting in person or join virtually. According to reports, Eby apologized and took full responsibility for the party’s election defeat during a final online meeting with outgoing MLAs on Wednesday. However, he reportedly added that he would have made the same decision under the circumstances, prompting frustration among several MLAs. The following day, Eby was absent wh
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CanadaOct 30, 2026

Modi to Visit Canada on December 11–12, May Address 30,000-Person Gathering

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada for two days on December 11 and 12 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. According to reports, Modi will address a gathering of the Indo-Canadian community in Toronto on December 11, with approximately 30,000 people expected to attend. However, his visit could extend beyond two days, although the final itinerary has yet to be confirmed. After completing his official bilateral engagements in Ottawa and Toronto, Modi will travel to the United States to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit. The visit is also expected to provide a
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AlbertaOct 30, 2026

Edmonton Police Investigate Suspicious Death of 2-Year-Old Girl

Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 2-year-old girl in the Castle Downs neighbourhood. Police received a report of a sudden child death at a home in the area at approximately 2 p.m. on October 10. Officers immediately responded to the scene. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. An autopsy has been completed, but the medical examiner is awaiting toxicology results to determine the exact cause of death. Police have not released any further details as the investigation continues.