BCNov 27, 2025
Richmond RCMP warns residents as sophisticated grandparent scams resurface
Richmond RCMP is urging residents to be cautious after a recent rise in reports of so-called grandparent scams, a type of fraud that often targets seniors but can impact anyone who receives an unexpected call claiming a loved one is in trouble. Investigators say the scams share a common pattern in which suspects create panic and pressure victims into paying large sums of money.
Police say one of the latest cases involved a caller pretending to be an official with a foreign embassy. The scammer told the victim that their grandson had been detained and that urgent bail money was required. The vi
BCNov 27, 2025
Mission RCMP seeks public assistance after violent home invasion and weapons theft
Mission RCMP says investigators are searching for two outstanding suspects after a violent home invasion earlier this month that left several residents injured and resulted in the theft of multiple long guns. Police were called to a home around 1:30 a.m. on November 13, where intruders allegedly forced their way inside, used pepper spray on the occupants, and struck one person with a crowbar. Officers say one suspect was injured during the altercation with the homeowner before fleeing.
About half an hour later, staff at a local hospital reported that a man with suspicious injuries had been dro
CanadaNov 27, 2025
Ottawa and Alberta sign agreement on West Coast pipeline, propose path to revisiting B.C. tanker limits
The federal government and Alberta have signed a new memorandum of understanding that lays out a framework for advancing an oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast, while also opening the door to potential changes to British Columbia’s tanker restrictions. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith formalized the agreement at a ceremony in Calgary on Thursday, describing it as a step toward defining the project as one of national interest under the Building Canada Act.
Under the terms released by officials, Ottawa says it would be prepared to adjust the West Coast tanker ban
IndiaNov 27, 2025
Akal Takht acting Jathedar meets family of slain Jalandhar teen, calls for strongest penalties
The acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, met with the family of a 13-year-old girl who was killed during an alleged attempted sexual assault in Jalandhar, urging authorities to pursue the maximum punishment allowed under law. The visit comes as community members continue to express concern about the handling of the case.
During the meeting, the Jathedar offered prayers for the victim and received a detailed account of the events from the family. He assured them that the Panth’s highest temporal seat, along with the broader Sikh community, supports the family as the
CanadaNov 27, 2025
Fintrac warns of rising child sexual extortion cases tied to organized crime
Canada’s financial intelligence agency says financially motivated sexual extortion involving children is becoming more frequent, with many cases showing signs of organized criminal involvement. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada has issued a new alert urging banks and other reporting entities to watch for financial patterns that could signal online extortion or broader child exploitation activity.
The agency notes that offenders often threaten to release intimate images or videos of young victims unless money or additional content is provided. Officials say the
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