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25 Feb

British Columbia Speaker Issues Rare Public Rebuke After Chaotic Question Period

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaB.C. Legislature news, B.C. merit commissioner office closure, Raj Chouhan Speaker rebuke, Trevor Halford B.C. Conservatives

Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The Speaker of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly, Raj Chouhan, delivered a sharp and rare public reprimand to members of the legislature on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The rebuke followed a particularly contentious question period that devolved into shouting, persistent heckling, and repeated interruptions, prompting the Speaker to label the display an "embarrassment" to the province. As the proceedings concluded, Speaker Chouhan directed his frustration at both sides of the house, emphasizing that the public expects a higher standard of decorum. "Don’t try to be too cool. The public watches us every day," Chouhan warned, asserting that…

24 Feb

Project Road King: Police Recover $3.8 Million in Stolen Vehicles Linked to Ontario Crime Syndicate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaAuto Theft Canada, drug trafficking, Niagara Regional Police, Organized Crime Ontario, Project Road King, Stolen Vehicles

Victoria (Rajeev Sharma): A joint-forces investigation led by the Niagara Regional Police Service has successfully intercepted dozens of stolen vehicles at a port in British Columbia, dealing a significant blow to an organized crime group based in Ontario. On Tuesday, officials provided a major update on "Project Road King," revealing the recovery of 43 high-value vehicles worth an estimated $3.8 million just before they were shipped to international markets. The operation, which began in 2024, has now resulted in more than 200 charges against 30 individuals. Investigators from the RCMP, CBSA, and police departments in Hamilton and Brantford utilized forensic…

23 Feb

B.C. Tribunal Orders Renter to Pay $1,000 for Speeding in Luxury Rental

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaB.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal, excessive speeding penalty, GPS tracking rental cars, U-Save Car Rental Vancouver

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A British Columbia man has been ordered to pay $1,000 to a rental agency after driving a sports car at more than double the highest legal speed limit in Canada. The decision, recently posted by B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal, underscores the growing use of GPS tracking by rental companies to monitor and penalize high-risk driving behaviors. The dispute began in the summer of 2024 when Rod Julazadeh rented a 2022 Chevrolet Camaro from U-Save Car Rental in Vancouver. Upon returning the vehicle, the company utilized GPS data and a dashboard display image showing the car had reached…

23 Feb

Tragic Rollover Crash in South Surrey Claims Life of Young Man

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada168 Street South Surrey accident, Morgan Heights rollover death, Surrey fatal car crash 2026, Surrey Police Service collision investigation

Surrey, B.C (Rajeev Sharma): A 20-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle accident late Sunday night in South Surrey. The crash occurred around 9:37 p.m. on February 22, near the Morgan Heights neighborhood, when a vehicle veered off the road and rolled into a water-filled ditch. Emergency responders, including the Surrey Police Service (SPS) and Surrey Fire Service, arrived at the scene along 168 Street, north of 40 Avenue, to find the car partially submerged. Firefighters successfully extracted the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and immediately began life-saving measures alongside BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) paramedics.…

18 Feb

B.C. Budget Plans 15,000 Public Sector Job Cuts, Projects $13.3B Deficit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBC budget 2026, Brenda Bailey finance minister, British Columbia deficit $13.3B, public sector job cuts, workforce reduction plan

Victoria (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of British Columbia has unveiled a budget that includes plans to eliminate 15,000 full time equivalent public sector jobs by the end of the 2028/29 fiscal year as part of efforts to “right-size” government operations. The reductions are expected to generate savings of $2.85 billion over three years. According to the province, the cuts will not target front-line services, and hiring in key areas such as education and health care will continue. An estimated 2,500 positions will be cut from the B.C. Public Service, which staffs core government ministries and offices. The remaining 12,500 roles…

16 Feb

US Court Papers: Nikhil Gupta Said Nijjar Was ‘Also a Target’ in Alleged Assassination Plot

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Trending, World NewsHardeep Singh Nijjar

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh disclosures in a United States federal case have revealed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta allegedly told an undercover American agent that slain Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar had also been on a list of targets. According to documents released by the US Department of Justice, Gupta — who has pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — made the remark to an undercover operative from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on or about June 19, 2023. The date was one day after Nijjar was shot dead by…

15 Feb

‘Canada Stands With You’: PM Carney Joins Leaders at Vigil for Tumbler Ridge Shooting Victims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney stood alongside national and provincial leaders in Tumbler Ridge, offering solidarity and condolences to a grieving community devastated by this week’s deadly school shooting. The tragedy, which claimed eight lives — including six children — has shaken the small northeastern British Columbia town and sent shockwaves across the country. Residents gathered for a candlelight vigil to honour the victims, reflect on their loss and support one another in the aftermath of the violence. In a rare show of unity, political differences were set aside as leaders from across the spectrum attended the…

12 Feb

British Columbia Community Devastated After Teen Gunwoman’s Rampage Leaves Nine Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A remote town in northern British Columbia is grappling with grief after an 18-year-old carried out a deadly attack that began inside her home and ended at a local school, claiming nine lives including her own. Authorities identified the shooter as Jesse Van Rootselaar, a transgender woman who had previously attended the school in Tumbler Ridge. Investigators revealed that before heading to the campus on Tuesday, she fatally shot her 39-year-old mother and her 11-year-old stepbrother at their residence. The violence then shifted to the school, where a teacher and several students were killed. Police said…

11 Feb

B.C. Teacher Suspended for Assisting Students in Standardized Test Cheating

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish ColumbiaB.C. teacher suspension, cheating scandal, Grade 12 Literacy Assessment, Okanagan high school

Okanagan. B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A high school teacher in British Columbia has been suspended for five days after admitting to helping students cheat on a provincially mandated literacy assessment, according to the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation. Tasha Dawn Whitney agreed to the disciplinary action through a consent resolution published online Tuesday. The misconduct occurred in June 2024 while she was teaching at a high school in the Okanagan. According to the resolution, Whitney exchanged text messages with a Grade 12 student who expressed a desire to have someone else complete the Literacy Assessment on their behalf — a requirement…

11 Feb

Mass Shooting at Remote B.C. School Leaves Eight Dead, Community Placed Under Emergency Response

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): Canada was shaken on Tuesday after a deadly shooting unfolded at a secondary school in the northeastern part of British Columbia, claiming the lives of eight people, including the alleged attacker. Authorities later confirmed that two more individuals were found dead at a residence believed to have a connection to the incident, deepening concerns over the scale of the tragedy. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the violence erupted at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, a small institution serving students from Grades 7 to 12. More than 25 people were injured during the attack, with at…