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BCSep 10, 2022

Police seek to locate missing man Rohit Verma: Surrey RCMP

Surrey RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 27-year-old man. Rohit Verma was reported missing on September 6, 2022 at 10:44 a.m. by his friend. He was last seen in the area of 11600-block of 99 Avenue and his vehicle has been located in the area of 11700-block of 130 Street, in Surrey.Rohit has not gone missing before and all attempts to contact him has been negative. Police and family are concerned for his well-being.Rohit is described as South Asian male, 5’7 tall, 141 lbs, with a black beard and balding black hair. His last known clothing description is unk
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WorldSep 10, 2022

King Charles the Third has made his first public address

King Charles the Third has made his first public address since his mother's death. Speaking at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, Charles says he feels profound sorrow and called Queen Elizabeth ``an inspiration.'' As he takes the throne in an era of uncertainty for both his country and the monarchy itself, the King vowed to carry on his mother's lifelong service to a nation now in mourning. Britain began a 10 day mourning period with people around the globe gathering at British embassies to pay homage to the queen, who died yesterday in Scotland at the age of 96.
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BCSep 09, 2022

Unemployment rate ticks up to 5.4 per cent in August as economy loses 40K jobs

The number of people looking for work across Canada climbed by half a percentage point last month to 5.4 per cent, but the jobless rate in BC barely budged. Statistics Canada says unemployment in this province was 4.8 per cent in August, up one tenth of a point from July, and the second lowest rate in the country after Quebec. StatsCan blames the hike in the national jobless numbers on losses in the education services and construction sectors, although it says those declines were offset by more jobs in professional, scientific and technical services. Unemployment in Vancouver and Kelowna was
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BCSep 09, 2022

A book of condolence in memory of Queen Elizabeth is now available in B.C.

A book of condolence in memory of Queen Elizabeth is now available in BC and mourners can choose to sign in person or online. Physical books of condolence are available in the Hall of Honour at the BC legislature, at Government House in Victoria, or in the Great Hall at the law courts in downtown Vancouver. The online book can be found via the home page of the BC government website. The books will be available until the day after the Queen's funeral which is expected within the next two weeks.
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BCSep 09, 2022

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he won't seek re-election, calls for leadership vote

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver is stepping down as leader of the Liberal party in Yukon, but says he will stay on as a member of the legislature until the next election, expected in 2025. In an unexpected announcement, Silver has asked the party to start the proceedings for a leadership vote. He says he will remain as premier of the territory until his successor is chosen. He has served in the legislature for 11 years and led the Liberals for a decade, including the last six years as premier.
AlbertaSep 09, 2022

Calgary police investigating a recent act of vandalism

Calgary police's hate crime and extremism team is investigating a recent act of vandalism that caused damage to a statue outside a church. Police say a man damaged a religious statue in front of Sacred Heart Church on September 1st before fleeing the area on foot. The suspect is described as about five feet 11 inches tall, with possible tattoos on his left arm and a slim build. Police say the man was an orange T-shirt, baseball cap, sunglasses, dark construction pants and construction boots. They say investigators have not determined a motive for the vandalism.
AlbertaSep 09, 2022

Boil Water Advisory issued for Alberta's town of Bow Island

Alberta Emergency Alerts says a break near the water treatment plant main line in the town of Bow Island has been repaired. But it says the water is currently unsafe to drink or consume. A boil water advisory is in effect in the town, which is located about 50 kilometres southwest of Medicine Hat in southern Alberta. The alert says water line flushing is in progress and the advisory will remain until water tests are completed and acceptable results are obtained.
BCSep 09, 2022

Man charged in collision that took the lives of two UBC students

A Vancouver man has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle collision in which two students were struck and killed near the University of British Columbia. On September, 26, 2021, two UBC students were killed while walking on a sidewalk near North West Marine Drive at approximately 1:46 a.m.The University and Richmond RCMP worked tirelessly on this investigation for nearly one full year to get to this point of charge approval, says University RCMP Detachment Commander Staff-Sergeant Chuck Lan.Our partners with the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS), Integ
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WorldSep 08, 2022

'A stalwart': World mourns Britain's Queen Elizabeth II

Condolences poured in from around the world after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose rule saw Britain through decades of change. She had been on the throne since 1952 when the nation was still rebuilding from the destruction of World War II. Elizabeth became a global icon of calmness and fortitude through years of political upheaval and social changes, both at home and abroad. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her ``a stalwart of our times.'' President Joe Biden and his wife Jill called Elizabeth ``a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy.'' She died Thursday at age 96 at

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AlbertaApr 06, 2026

WestJet adds $60 surcharge on some bookings, reduces select flights amid fuel cost surge

Calgary-based WestJet says it will introduce a temporary $60 surcharge on certain bookings and consolidate some flights as fuel prices rise. In an email to customers, the airline said the surcharge will apply to bookings made using a companion voucher starting Wednesday. The company did not specify how long the surcharge will remain in place. WestJet also confirmed it has combined flights on lower-demand routes, reducing its schedule by about one per cent in April and three per cent in May. The airline said most affected passengers have been offered alternative travel arrangements. According t
IndiaApr 06, 2026

Bomb threat emails sent to three Jalandhar schools; police launch search and cyber probe

Three private schools in Jalandhar received bomb threats by email, prompting a police response and search operations on campus, according to local police. The schools identified in the emails include Mayor World School, MGN and DIPS. School administrators alerted authorities after receiving the messages, and parents were informed as a precaution. According to police, search operations were carried out at the campuses under the direction of Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur. No explosives had been confirmed at the time of publication. Police officials said cyber cell teams and other investigat
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BCApr 06, 2026

Shots fired at Delta home; no injuries reported, police say

According to a Delta Police Department statement, officers responded around 2:50 a.m. Friday to the 11200 block of 92A Avenue near Hardy Road after reports of gunfire. At the scene, investigators recovered multiple Gun Shot casings and determined the shots were directed at an unoccupied basement suite of the house. Police confirmed that people were inside the upper level of the home at the time of the incident but were not struck. Investigators say preliminary findings suggest the shooting was targeted. However, police added there is no indication at this stage that the incident is extortion.
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BCApr 06, 2026

Environment Canada warns of strong winds across B.C. south coast starting Monday

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of strong winds across British Columbia’s then coast beginning Monday afternoon. According to the federal weather agency, gusts of up to 70 km/h are expected to develop late Monday as a cold front moves across the South Coast. The winds are forecast to continue into Tuesday morning. The statement applies to several , including Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, eastern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Environment Canada says the system will bring “strong and gusty” westerly winds in the wake of what it descr
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BCApr 06, 2026

Man seriously injured in targeted stabbing at Abbotsford park, police say

A 29-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing at a park in Abbotsford late Saturday, in what police describe as a targeted attack. According to a statement from Abbotsford Police, officers were called around midnight to Jubilee Park in the 2500 block of McCallum Road, where they found the victim suffering from significant injuries. A police officer with medical training provided immediate care and stabilized the man before paramedics arrived. Police say the victim remains in serious condition. Sgt. Paul Walker said the investigation is in its early stages, and investigators are working