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BCAug 26, 2022

IHIT investigating death of a man in Surrey

On August 24, 2022 at 11:15 p.m., the Surrey police detachment responded to a report of a man in medical distress inside his residence in the 18800-block of 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC. Officers and Emergency Health Services (EHS) attended the location and found the 47-year-old man having sustained life-threatening injuries. First responders performed emergency first aid, but the victim did not survive. As a result of the nature of the injuries, IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Surrey Detachment, BC Coroner’s Service and the Integrated Fore
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BCAug 26, 2022

Jinny Sims criticises Doug McCallum on new stdium issue, Gordie Hogg calls it White Elephant

Just three of the thousands of reasons Surrey does not need a 60,000 seat stadium from Jinny Sims, Surrey Forward Mayoral candidate. "First, cost of living: Surrey taxpayers cannot pay for Doug McCallum’s folly," says Sims. "Already we are paying over $1,000 per resident for the ill-advised move to the Surrey Police Service, we simply cannot afford to pay thousands more for new stadium." "Second, who is supposed to play there? The BC Lions? The Whitecaps? This is not a case study for Field of Dreams; Doug McCallum is no Kevin Costner in Iowa. Even if we had an anchor tenant lined up, and Mc
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IndiaAug 25, 2022

Sonali Phogat's death: Goa police registers murder case against two persons

The Goa Police on Thursday registered a murder case against two persons for their alleged involvement in the death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat. "Murder case registered against two persons in the death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat," said Goa Police. Sonali, the BJP leader from Hisar in Haryana, was brought dead to the St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa on Tuesday morning. While preliminary reports suggested that she died of a cardiac arrest, her family members suspect foul play. Sonali Phogat's brother Rinku Dhaka has filed a complaint with Goa Police, alleging that his sister was raped
AlbertaAug 25, 2022

Calgary police arrested two men suspected of running a firearms production

Police in Calgary have arrested two men suspected of running a firearms production and trafficking operation. Calgary officers have seized more than 12-hundred firearms _ including more than 300 believed to have been used in a crime _ so far this year. Nine per cent of those guns were homemade or 3-D printed, which police say is a significant increase over last year. Acting Staff Sgt. Ben Lawson says the 3-D guns are a growing trend and function the same as regular firearms. Brandon Vincent-Wagner, 24, and Justin Kumar, 27, were arrested on Aug. 16 and charged. Vincent-Wagner is scheduled to a
WorldAug 25, 2022

Russia says station attack was on Ukrainian military target

The death toll from a Russian rocket attack on a train station and the surrounding area as Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day climbed to 25, including at least two children, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. Russia said it targeted a military train and claimed to have killed more than 200 Ukrainian reservists. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia might “try to do something particularly nasty, something particularly cruel” this week. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an increase in his country's armed forces of 137,000, or more than 13%. That would
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IndiaAug 25, 2022

PM Security breach: Ferozpur SSP failed to discharge his duty, observes SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the five-member committee appointed by it has said that Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge his duty though the sufficient forces were available during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5. "The Ferozepur SSP failed to discharge his duty to maintain law and order. He failed to do this even though sufficient force was available and even though he was informed two hours in advance that Prime Minister will enter that route," it said. The apex court said it will send the report of the five-member committee to the Centre for appropriate acti
AlbertaAug 25, 2022

Feds pledge funds toward sexual health education at announcement in Calgary

Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has announced funding for organizations providing sexual education and resources for young people, those with disabilities and Indigenous communities. Duclos earmarked 2.8-million-dollars for the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada based in Montreal and the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary. He says many young people and those in certain communities suffer shame, stigma, the feeling of not being important and not having access to services to people they can trust. Pat Krause, the head of the Centre for Sexuality, says the organization will be
AlbertaAug 25, 2022

Alberta to provide crime prevention grants as Calgary sees increase in shootings

The Alberta government says it will provide a total of $5.2 million to support programs that prevent crime and keep people safe. Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says grants will be doled out to eligible groups over the next two years. He says the money can be used for the delivery of community safety plans, youth gang prevention and exit programs, as well as plans that address emerging issues and trends. Shandro made the announcement in Calgary, where police have already responded to 97 shootings in 2022. Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld says the number of shootings so far this year is unprece
AlbertaAug 24, 2022

Some services returning to Calgary Municipal Building after break-in incident

The City of Calgary says it is reopening some of its service counters at its Municipal Building after a break-in and fire earlier this month. Services on the third floor of the building were affected by water damage because the sprinkler system was triggered. The low-income transit pass, tax advisory and cashier services are back in the downtown building. Officials say the planning and development service counter, which had extensive damage, will remain in its temporary location at the Whitehorn Multi-Services Centre until further notice.

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BCMar 25, 2026

Taxpayers group urges B.C. to suspend fuel tax amid high gas prices

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Government of British Columbia to suspend its provincial motor fuels tax, arguing the move would reduce costs for drivers as gasoline prices remain elevated. In a statement, the group said drivers in regions including Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional District are paying more than $2 per litre for fuel, while prices in other parts of the province are մոտ $1.80 per litre. “B.C. drivers pay the highest gas prices in the country because of the highest gas taxes from the province and regional districts,” said Carson Binda. He added
WorldMar 25, 2026

South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers in corruption probe tied to service contract

South African anti-corruption investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers on allegations of corruption and fraud, according to a statement released Wednesday by the National Prosecuting Authority’s investigative directorate. The officers appeared in court in Pretoria following their arrests. Authorities allege the case is linked to a contract involving the provision of health and wellbeing services to police personnel. A 13th individual, identified as a company director connected to the contract, was also taken into custody, the agency said. According to the prosecuting authority,
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BCMar 25, 2026

Three arrested in Abbotsford drug trafficking investigation; police seize cocaine and cash

Three people in their twenties were arrested Monday night in Abbotsford in connection with a suspected drug trafficking investigation, according to a police release. The Abbotsford Police Department said patrol officers responded shortly after 9 p.m. and located two men and one woman near the area of Gillis Avenue and McCallum Road. Police allege the individuals, who do not reside in Abbotsford, had come into the community to sell drugs. Officers seized approximately 73 grams of suspected cocaine and more than $4,500 in cash during the arrest. A 2014 Honda Civic was also seized as offence-rela
WorldMar 25, 2026

Australia to temporarily restrict Iranian tourist visa entries over overstay concerns

Australia’s federal government says it will temporarily bar Iranian nationals from entering the country on tourist visas, citing concerns about visa overstays. According to a government announcement, the measure takes effect Thursday and is expected to remain in place for about six months. Home Affairs officials say the restriction applies specifically to new arrivals on short-term visitor visas. The federal home affairs minister said the decision was made due to concerns that some travellers may remain in Australia after their visas expire. Authorities estimate about 7,000 Iranian nationals
AlbertaMar 25, 2026

Wetaskiwin residents raise concerns as mayor remains barred from city hall

Residents in Wetaskiwin, a city south of Edmonton, say frustration is growing over a lack of information surrounding restrictions placed on Mayor Joe Branco that have kept him out of city hall for more than two months. Branco has been attending council meetings virtually since mid-January. The city has said the decision relates to “confidential personnel matters,” but has not provided further details, citing privacy obligations. According to statements made during recent council discussions, the lack of public information has contributed to speculation in the community. Resident Maggie Tol