Police investigation
Newcomer to Mission arrested yet again for more catalytic converter thefts: RCMP
MISSION - A 42-year-old man who was arrested in September for his alleged involvement in four catalytic converter thefts in Mission has been arrested yet again.Mission RCMP spokesperson Corporal Harrison Mohr says two more catalytic converters were cut from vehicles in Mission last week, leading to the arrest of the 42...
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23-year-old man crashes BMW, refuses blood sample, and gets arrested: Mission RCMP
MISSION - Police in Mission say the 23-year-old male driver of a BMW rolled over and crashed last Friday, and allegedly refused to provide a blood sample as requested by police during their investigation. In a statement, Mission RCMP spokesperson Corporal Harrison Mohr says police were notified about a crash on Keyston...
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One dead in crash between vehicle and motorcycle in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY - One person is dead in a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in Langley, B.C. Police say they were called to the scene in the 205 hundred block of 16th Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and one person had died at the scene. Investig...
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57-year-old man sentenced for speeding away from traffic stop, dragging a police officer: BCHP
DELTA - A 57-year-old man has been sentenced to over a year in jail after he sped away from a traffic stop in Delta, dragging a police officer who suffered injuries from the traumatic incident.In a statement, BC Highway Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Michael McLaughlin said a BCHP officer stopped a grey Nissan on February 17...
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Mission senior reports being scammed out of thousands of dollars in FBI gift-card scam: RCMP
MISSION - A senior in Mission told police he was recently scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars after being contacted by someone claiming to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal law enforcement agency in the United States. In a statement from police, Mission RCMP Corporal Harrison Mohr said poli...
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Chilliwack RCMP investigating collision of E-scooter rider, semi-truck; truck driver allegedly left scene
CHILLIWACK - Police in Chilliwack are appealing for witnesses and any other information following a collision between an E-scooter rider and a semi-truck in which the semi-truck driver allegedly failed to stay at the scene last weekend.In a statement, Chilliwack RCMP Corporal Carmen Kiener says police responded to a co...
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British Columbia
Tumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms
NDP Leader David Eby says social media and other companies must be held accountable to report conversations about causing harm after an FBI complaint detailed extensive online conversations involving the Tumbler Ridge shooter as she planned her deadly ...
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B.C. respiratory illness season starts as province secures millions of vaccine doses
VICTORIA - British Columbia's respiratory illness season has started, with the province preparing to distribute millions of vaccine doses to combat the rise of both influenza and COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province ha...
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Vancouver man sentenced for dragging officer during traffic stop in 2024
DELTA - A Vancouver man who drove away from a traffic stop, seriously injuring an officer by dragging him along has been sentenced to more than a year in jail. The BC Highway Patrol says 57-year-old Tobin Haas was sentenced last month to a 12 1/2 month...
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One dead in crash between vehicle and motorcycle in Langley, B.C.
LANGLEY - One person is dead in a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle in Langley, B.C. Police say they were called to the scene in the 205 hundred block of 16th Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and one person had died at the scene. Investig...
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Southern Resident killer whale seen with another dead calf off Vancouver Island
FRIDAY HARBOR, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - Researchers in Washington state say a Southern Resident killer whale that suffered multiple reproductive losses in the past has been seen again with a dead calf off British Columbia. The Center for Whale Resea...
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Key dates in the evolution of Canada's medically assisted dying laws
OTTAWA - Canadian Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced two major decisions for the "path forward" in medically assisted dying on Wednesday. Fraser said the government has decided not to proceed with expanding MAID ...
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Tumbler Ridge conspiracy complaint puts focus on messaging and social media firms
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Conservative motion seeking more diesel relief defeated in House of Commons
OTTAWA - The Conservative party's proposal to extend federal relief on diesel fuel was voted down in the House of Commons today. Global prices for diesel and gasoline have spiked since the spring as the war in Iran has disrupted fuel shipments from the...
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Fact File: Headlines falsely claim woman approved for MAID because she couldn't cook
This week, media headlines and social media posts claimed a Canadian woman was approved for medical assistance in dying because she lost her ability to cook. The claim stems from an opinion article written by two Canadian psychiatrists who recount the ...
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Canadian corporations encouraged to sign pledge for Indigenous reconciliation
OTTAWA - Private businesses in Canada are being encouraged to sign a declaration committing to strengthening their relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. The Corporate Declaration was developed by multiple companies and private entities...
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Author Galloway 'floored' by accuser's emails disclosed in his defamation lawsuit
VANCOUVER - Former University of B.C. professor and author Steven Galloway says he was shocked and "floored" by the contents of emails disclosed in his defamation lawsuit over unproven sexual assault allegations that ended his career. Galloway's testi...
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McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding
EDMONTON - Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty is reminding Albertans of billions of dollars in military spending and that a strong Canada includes a strong Alberta. His comments come as Albertans prepare to vote on Confederation in the Oct. 19 ref...
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World
Tropical Storm Simon forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Simon formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was located about 175 miles (285 kilometers) south-southeast of La...
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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump's administration for recent television advertisements that promoted his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The compla...
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Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital
MADRID (AP) - María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized. Spanish Prime Mini...
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Sports
Veteran linebacker Sankey on nice late-season roll with surging B.C. Lions
Darnell Sankey is back doing Darnell Sankey things. Sankey has recorded 37 defensive tackles (including one for loss) over the B.C. Lions' last four games. He posted nine tackles in two contests versus Montreal and last week's 24-17 road win in Toronto...
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In The Rings: Gushue likes change that rules out three-player curling teams
The three-versus-four player debate has been a hot topic for years in curling circles. World Curling has done its part to settle the matter, and Curling Canada is on board too. Starting this season, teams need to start each game with four players on th...
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401 Derby: Toronto FC and CF Montreal to renew MLS rivalry this weekend
TORONTO - The long-running rivalry between Toronto FC and CF Montreal has had its share of interesting - and intense - moments over the years. The latest chapter in the Highway 401 derby will have a different feel to it Saturday but the intensity is e...
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