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Police 'amazed' as four customers thwart armed bank robbery in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police say a suspect is in custody after customers in a bank in British Columbia refused to obey orders from a shotgun-brandishing robber and tackled him. A statement from Abbotsford police says a man entered the Scotiabank branc...

India will continue to ensure fugitive Mehul Choksi is brought back: MEA

India will continue to ensure that fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi is brought back to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said here on Thursday."India remains steadfast in its efforts that fugitives are brought b...

35-year-old masseur charged in connection with sexual assault: Victoria police

Victoria police say they're investigating several additional allegations of sexualized violence involving a masseur charged with sexual assault. Police say 35-year-old Ajesh Jacob has been charged in connection with an incident a...

B.C. health officials say return to normal life may cause anxiety to some people

Health officials say British Columbia's COVID-19 restart plan will be a slow, cautious progression to normal life, but they acknowledge it may cause anxiety or fear in some people. In a news release Wednesday, Health Minister Adri...

4,268 homes changed hands across the region last month, a 13% drop compared with April

The super-heated housing market in Metro Vancouver cooled slightly in May but the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board says sales still remained active. A statement from the board says 4,268 homes changed hands across the region l...

Records were broken in 10 places yesterday as Lytton claimed the hot spot for all of Canada: Environment Canada

Summer is still nearly three weeks away but a heat wave is already bringing record temperatures to parts of BC. Environment Canada says records were broken in 10 places yesterday from 29 degrees in Fort Nelson just edging a recor...

Male arrested with two imitation firearms in Surrey mall

Quick response from Frontline officers lead to the arrest of a suspect with two imitation firearms in the Central City Shopping Centre in Surrey.On May 30, 2021 at 5:53 pm, Surrey RCMP Frontline officers responded to a report of a...

Loaded handgun seized following traffic stop in Newton area

A Surrey RCMP Frontline officer located a loaded handgun on the driver following a traffic stop in the Newton area.On May 28, 2021, at approximately 1:45am, a Surrey RCMP Frontline member was patrolling in Newton and observed a ve...

Abbotsford Police warn of bail money scam

Abbotsford police are warning of a recent uptick in scams revolving around claims a relative has been jailed and needs money to be bailed. Police say victims were called by someone impersonating a criminal lawyer who stated they ...