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BCNov 26, 2022

Richmond RCMP: Missing person to locate, Chantal Westwood

Richmond RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a high-risk missing female. Chantal WESTWOOD was last seen around midnight on November 24, 2022 around the 7000 block Gabriola Cres in Richmond. Chantal WESTWOOD is known to frequent the Walley area in Surrey, and Langley where she previously resided.Chantal WESTWOOD is described as (please see attached photo): - A Caucasian female;- 45 years old;- 5 ft 8 inches tall;- Approximately 119 lbs;- Long blonde hair
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BCNov 26, 2022

Maple Ridge: Body located in burnt vehicle

Ridge Meadows RCMP are actively investigating a suspicious death that occurred overnight. On November 24, at approximately 11:15 pm, Ridge Meadows front line officers responded to a report of a vehicle fully engulfed at the 14300 block of 256th Street. Maple Ridge Fire Department was on scene to extinguish the fire. In the subsequent search of the vehicle, a body was located.It is still in the early stages of the investigation and the Ridge Meadows RCMP will be working with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). It is unknown at this time if this is related to the Lower Mainland ga
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BCNov 25, 2022

Ambassador Bridge blockade escalated economic threat from 'Freedom Convoy': Deputy PM

Four days before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government invoked the Emergencies Act to deal with ``Freedom Convoy'' protesters, a key White House official made it clear the US wanted Canada to get the situation under control. A public inquiry has heard that Brian Deese, the director of President Joe Biden's National Economic Council, contacted Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on February 10th. Freeland testified that she had spent a lot of time trying to convince Deese that Canada was a reliable trading partner. She says that reputation was challenged once protesters began blockading th
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BCNov 25, 2022

Surrey RCMP: Help locate missing person – Jasvir Parmar

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing 23 year-old woman. Jasvir Parmar was last seen on November 21, 2022 in the 6600-block of 133rd Street. Her last contact with family was in the early morning hours of November 22, 2022. Since then, efforts to find her have been unsuccessful. Police and family are concerned for Parmar’s well-being. Jasvir Parmar is described as a 23 year-old South Asian woman, 5’5", 130 pounds, with long straight black hair and brown eyes. She is currently driving a gold coloured 2013 Toyota Corolla, license plate AN9 26V.
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BCNov 25, 2022

IHIT investigating double homicide in Coquitlam

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of an investigation after three individuals were shot inside a vehicle in Coquitlam, BC. Background: On November 23, 2022 at 7:45 p.m., the Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Dawes Hill Road and Mundy Street in Coquitlam. Upon arrival, officers located two unresponsive men inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene while another was transported to hospital and later succumbed to their injuries. A third victim was located suffering from non-life t
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BCNov 24, 2022

Youth arrested in Surrey stabbing, victim identified

A 17-year old man was arrested after a stabbing outside a Surrey High School. Background: On November 22, 2022, at approximately 12:08 p.m., the Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing outside of Tamanawis Secondary School, located in the 12600-block of 66 Avenue, Surrey. Officers arrived within minutes and located an 18-year old man suffering life-threatening injuries. Despite the best efforts of responding officers, the victim sadly succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. As a result of the quick action of the Surrey RCMP, a 17-year old who was identified as a suspect by witne
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BCNov 24, 2022

Coquihalla BC Highway #5 closed due to active and unfolding police incident

An active an unfolding police incident has currently closed Coquihalla BC Highway #5 north of Hope B.C., and south of Merritt B.C. No public or commercial vehicle are being allowed passage at this time. The public should anticipate delays and plan alternative routes for the next few hours while this incident unfolds.A large number of policing resources from surrounding areas are being sent to the area of Juliet Bridge, just south of Merritt near the Coquihalla summit. Any public in the area are asked to avoid that area, and refrain from posting any police actions online.
BCNov 23, 2022

Coquitlam: Police return lost money to owner

Coquitlam RCMP are pleased to share that the money lost at IKEA located at 1000 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam on September 11, 2022 has been returned to its rightful owner. Click for previous news release from November 14, 2022Police returned the cash to Pantelis Sarris on Friday, November 18, 2022 when he attended the Coquitlam RCMP detachment. In September, Pantelis shared his Weekend Regret with a local radio station, Jack FM. Pantelis stated that the bundle of cash fell out of his pocket while he was furniture shopping for his daughter at IKEA in Coquitlam.It was after the Coquitlam RCMP med
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BCNov 23, 2022

Vancouver Police seize guns, machetes from Downtown Eastside SRO

A 17-year-old boy has been charged after Vancouver Police discovered a cache of loaded guns and other dangerous weapons inside a Downtown Eastside rooming house Saturday. Officers working in the Downtown Eastside responded to a report Saturday that someone had unlawfully entered a room inside the Grand Union, a rooming house near Abbott and West Hastings streets. When officers arrived, they were confronted by a teenager holding a loaded gun. The teen was immediately arrested by Vancouver Police, who discovered five additional guns, including a loaded 357 Magnum and two loaded revolvers. Offic

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AlbertaJun 05, 2026

Edmonton police charge man in alleged sexual offences involving minor, seek additional victims

Edmonton police have charged a 30-year-old man in connection with alleged sexual offences involving a minor and say investigators believe there may be additional victims. According to the Edmonton Police Service, Brian Brook Kaskamin was arrested on June 2 and faces several charges, including sexual offences involving a minor and administering an intoxicating substance. The allegations have not been tested in court. Police allege Kaskamin used the Grindr app to contact minors and would often invite vulnerable youth to his residence in northeast Edmonton. Investigators said they are concerned t
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BCJun 05, 2026

Vancouver police seize drugs, cash and weapons in Downtown Eastside trafficking investigation

Vancouver Police say officers seized more than $79,000 worth of illegal drugs, cash and weapons following a targeted drug trafficking investigation in the city's Downtown Eastside. According to a Vancouver Police Department release, the operation, known as Project Bingo, began in December 2025 after investigators observed suspected drug trafficking activity at a single-room occupancy (SRO) building near East Hastings Street and Princess Avenue. Police said investigators spent approximately six months gathering evidence before executing a search warrant at the building last month. Officers repo
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BCJun 05, 2026

No injuries reported after shots fired from moving vehicle at Nanaimo park

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after shots were reportedly fired from a moving vehicle toward people gathered at a local park on Wednesday evening. According to police, the incident occurred at about 8:40 p.m. at Knowles Park near the intersection of Old Victoria Road and Rainier Street. Witnesses reported that the suspects were travelling in a white Audi vehicle carrying multiple occupants. Police said the vehicle left the area immediately after the shooting. No injuries were reported. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and not a random attack on members of the public. RCMP have
BCJun 05, 2026

B.C. adds 25,000 jobs in May as unemployment rate holds at 6.8%

British Columbia added 25,000 jobs in May, according to the latest Labour Force Survey released by Statistics Canada, reversing part of the employment losses recorded earlier this year. The gain follows a three-month period from February through April during which the province lost approximately 40,000 jobs. Despite the increase in employment, B.C.'s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.8 per cent. According to Statistics Canada data, much of the job growth was concentrated in the construction and manufacturing sectors. B.C. Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Minister Ravi
CanadaJun 05, 2026

Canada joins 11 international partners in calling for restraint amid Lebanon–Israel attacks

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has joined counterparts from 11 international partners, including Australia and Denmark, in issuing a joint statement expressing concern over ongoing attacks between Lebanon and Israel. The ministers welcomed ongoing ceasefire efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation. According to the joint statement, civilians must be protected at all times. The ministers said the people of Lebanon have already endured significant hardship and stressed the importance of s