British Columbia Archives - Page 3 of 12

06 May

DAYLIGHT SHOOTING SHOCKS SURREY, POLICE ‘STRETCHED,’ SAYS LINDA ANNIS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingLinda Annis, Surrey

Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : A deadly daytime shooting in Surrey has once again raised alarm over public safety, with Linda Annis warning that the city’s police force is under growing pressure. Annis said the transition to the Surrey Police Service now in its eighth year has faced delays that have slowed recruitment and left officers stretched as violent incidents and extortion cases increase. She also criticized Mayor Brenda Locke over past decisions, including halting hiring and reducing the police budget. Highlighting a significant gap, Annis noted Surrey has about 800 officers compared to nearly 1,400 in Vancouver, despite similar…

05 May

Canada Deports Suspect Linked to Surrey Extortion Network, Police Release Image

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada, Surrey

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): A 20-year-old man of Punjabi origin has been expelled from Canada after being linked to an alleged extortion racket operating in Surrey, officials confirmed. The action follows his earlier arrest as part of a broader investigation into rising cases of intimidation and violence in the region. The suspect, identified as Prabhjot Singh, had come under the scanner of the Surrey Police Service earlier this year. Authorities claim he was involved in activities connected to threats and coercion targeting local businesses and residents. After his arrest, immigration authorities stepped in. The Canada Border Services Agency reviewed his status…

03 May

Gunfire Reported Near Kapil Sharma-Linked Café in Surrey, Probe Intensifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Entertainment, TrendingKapil Sharma

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Surrey are investigating a fresh shooting incident reported near a café associated with comedian Kapil Sharma, raising renewed concerns over safety in the area. The incident took place along 120 Street, where multiple eateries, including the popularly known Caps Café, are located. While gunshots were reported in the vicinity, officials have not yet confirmed whether the café itself was the intended target. Police teams swiftly reached the spot, sealing off the area as part of standard protocol. Surveillance footage from nearby establishments is being examined to identify suspects and reconstruct the sequence of events. A…

27 Apr

Conservatives Escalate Attack on Federal Spending, Vow to End ‘Credit Card Budgets’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Conservative leaders, led by Pierre Poilievre, delivered a pointed critique of federal fiscal policy during a political announcement in Toronto, positioning economic management and affordability at the centre of their agenda. The event was attended by Jasraj Singh Hallan, Tim Uppal, and Sandra Cobena, reflecting a coordinated effort by Conservative representatives to highlight concerns over rising government expenditures and increasing deficits. During the address, party leaders strongly criticized the current fiscal trajectory, linking it to policies associated with Mark Carney. They argued that, excluding the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is now facing one…

15 Apr

Decade of Drug Deaths: Canada Faces Deepening Crisis as Punjab Battles Smaller but Persistent Challenge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Punjab, TrendingCanada, Punjab

Chandigarh/British Columbia (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): A decade-long comparison of overdose fatalities reveals a striking disparity between Canada and Punjab, with Canada confronting a far more extensive and deadly drug epidemic. Since 2016, when British Columbia declared a public health emergency over rising overdose deaths, the country has lost approximately 18,000 people to drug-related causes. The province continues to remain at the centre of the crisis, marking the 10-year milestone with remembrance events and renewed calls for stronger interventions. Community groups such as Moms Stop the Harm and Doctors for Safer Drug Policy have organised public gatherings, awareness drives, and discussions…

14 Apr

Canadian Deportation Case Derails After Gang-Linked Convict Fails to Appear in Hearing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingAP Dhillon, Canada

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A deportation hearing in Canada involving an accused linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s network was unexpectedly called off after officials were unable to confirm his presence during virtual proceedings, exposing gaps in coordination between agencies. The accused, Abjeet Kingra, had been scheduled to appear before the Immigration and Refugee Board in connection with his removal from the country. However, the session was cut short within minutes when authorities admitted they could not determine his exact location despite him being in custody. Breakdown in Coordination Officials later revealed that Kingra had been shifted between correctional facilities, but the…

12 Apr

Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade Draws Massive Crowds Under Heightened Security Measures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, TrendingVaisakhi Parade, Vancouver

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): One of Canada’s largest cultural gatherings, the annual Vaisakhi parade in Vancouver, returned on Saturday with a strong turnout, but under noticeably stricter security arrangements and a modified route aimed at ensuring public safety. Organised by the Vancouver Khalsa Diwan Society, the event attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees celebrating Vaisakhi — a festival marking the harvest season and the formation of the Khalsa in 1699, a pivotal moment in Sikh history. This year’s procession saw visible changes, including the deployment of heavy vehicles to block intersections, installation of protective barriers, extensive road closures, and a significant…

12 Apr

Legal Turmoil Sparks Calls to Overhaul British Columbia’s Indigenous Reconciliation Framework

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Mounting legal and political challenges have prompted fresh calls for a major rethink of British Columbia’s reconciliation strategy, with critics arguing that the province’s landmark Indigenous rights legislation now risks creating more uncertainty than progress. At the centre of the debate is the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), introduced in 2019 to align provincial laws with the principles of the United Nations declaration on Indigenous rights. The law was initially hailed as a transformative step toward improving relations with First Nations communities and ensuring their voices are considered in decision-making. However, recent developments…

05 Apr

Warmer, Drier Spring Likely for Metro Vancouver After Rare Snowless Winter

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingMetro Vancouver, Vancouver

Metro Vancouver(Rajeev Sharma): Following an unusually mild winter with no snowfall for the first time in over four decades, Metro Vancouver could be heading into a spring season marked by higher temperatures and below-average rainfall, according to forecasters. Meteorologist Matt Loney from Environment and Climate Change Canada indicated that long-range projections point to a warmer and drier pattern developing through the coming months. While short-term fluctuations are expected, the broader outlook suggests that April’s latter half, along with May and June, may see sustained above-normal temperatures. As the Easter weekend approaches, residents can expect sunny skies and a notable spike…

30 Mar

B.C. Court Dismisses Negligence Claim After $580K Condo Fraud Attempt Blocked

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Kelowna ( Rajeev Sharma): A sophisticated real estate fraud attempt involving a condominium at Big White Ski Resort was foiled in the final stages of closing, preventing a potential loss of $580,000, according to a recent British Columbia Supreme Court ruling. Unknown individuals, posing as the legitimate property owners, attempted to complete the sale through a fully remote transaction. The deal was halted when a conveyancing lawyer was unable to verify the identities of the purported sellers, stopping the transfer of funds before completion. In a civil lawsuit filed by the legitimate owners and prospective buyers, Realtor Gary Turner and…