British Columbia Archives - Page 9 of 12

15 Jan

Wedding Photography Business Owner Shot Dead in Surrey; IHIT Rules Out Gang Conflict

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : Homicide investigators have released the identity of a man who was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds on a Surrey street Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after 12 p.m., the Surrey Police Service (SPS) responded to reports of a man lying near a property on 176 Street, just north of the Grandview Heights area. When officers arrived, they located the injured man, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in shortly afterward and has since taken over the investigation. On Wednesday, in an effort to advance the case,…

14 Jan

Daylight Killing of Surrey Businessman Triggers Intensive Police Investigation

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): A fatal shooting in the middle of the day has left Surrey residents shaken after a Punjabi businessman was killed near his property on Tuesday afternoon. Police confirmed that the incident occurred just after noon, at approximately 12:05 pm local time, outside a farm located near 176 Street and 35 Avenue. The victim, identified as 48-year-old Binder Garcha, was reportedly attacked near the gate of his land and was pronounced dead at the scene. First responders arrived within minutes of receiving emergency calls, but the victim had already suffered fatal injuries. The area was quickly cordoned off…

13 Jan

Abbotsford Shooting Claims Life of Young Man With Punjab Roots, Police Cite Gang Feud

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Abbotsford (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night shooting in West Abbotsford has left a 28-year-old man of Punjabi descent dead, with investigators linking the incident to an intensifying feud among criminal networks tied to drug trafficking in British Columbia. The victim, Navpreet Singh Dhaliwal, was born and raised in Canada, though his family originates from Sudhar village in Punjab’s Ludhiana district. Authorities say the killing was premeditated and forms part of a broader pattern of violence connected to rival groups operating across the province. Police received an emergency call just after midnight on January 9 regarding gunfire at a home on Siskin…

12 Jan

British Columbia Faces “The Big One”: Is the Province Prepared for a Major Earthquake?

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A new provincial disaster report paints a stark picture of the potential devastation a major earthquake could bring to British Columbia—and underscores that preparation is just as crucial as the quake itself. The British Columbia Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment (DCRRA), released in October 2025, describes a scenario that, while extreme, is considered highly plausible by experts. Imagine a midsummer heatwave during wildfire season: a megathrust magnitude 9.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vancouver Island. In minutes, violent shaking sweeps across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, damaging 18,000 buildings, killing more than…

11 Jan

British Columbia Looks to India for Trade Growth Amid Shifting Global Alliances

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby departed for India on Friday, launching a trade-focused visit that underscores a changing approach in Canadian economic strategy — one that places commercial opportunity ahead of unresolved diplomatic tensions. The trip is deliberately low-profile. No business delegations or ceremonial events are scheduled, and the premier is accompanied only by Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon and a small support team. Despite its modest format, the mission carries significant weight as Canada and its provinces seek to reduce reliance on the United States amid escalating trade barriers and political uncertainty. The…

10 Jan

Decades-Old Highway Murder Case Reaches Closure as Accused Extradited to Canada

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): More than 20 years after a brutal killing at a remote highway rest stop in northern British Columbia, an American man has been brought to Canada to face justice for the crime. James Daniel Morgan, already serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States for an unrelated murder, appeared before a B.C. court on Friday in connection with the 2001 death of 74-year-old James Hamrick. Hamrick, a great-grandfather from the United States, was travelling through Canada in his camper when he was killed near Prince George in September 2001. Investigators say Hamrick had offered Morgan…

10 Jan

British Columbia Sees Above-Average Snow Levels as Winter Progresses

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia’s snow pack is off to a strong start this year, with levels slightly above the seasonal average, according to the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin. Issued on January 9, the report indicates that the provincial snow pack stands at 107 per cent of normal levels for this time of year, compared with 87 per cent on January 1, 2025. Regional variations are significant. While the South Coast basin and Vancouver Island are below average—at 67 per cent and 58 per cent, respectively—the Central Coast, Similkameen, and Nechako regions are well above…

09 Jan

B.C. Court Rules Woman Fit for Trial Despite Claim That Jesus Will Act as Her Lawyer

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Agassiz, B.C.: A British Columbia court has ruled that a woman who told a court-appointed psychiatrist that Jesus Christ would be her lawyer is fit to stand trial, rejecting the Crown’s argument that her religious beliefs made her incapable of participating in legal proceedings. Denise Angela Norris faces a charge of reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with an incident in Agassiz, B.C., last June, during which she allegedly fired a weapon in an interaction with police. The Crown sought a ruling that Norris was unfit to stand trial, citing psychosis accompanied by religious delusions and arguing that she…

08 Jan

Prime Minister Carney’s China Trip Could Open New Opportunities for B.C. Industries

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a trade mission to China from January 13 to 17, officials in British Columbia are optimistic that the visit could create fresh opportunities for the province’s industries. Carney is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, energy, agriculture, and international security, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office. B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix highlighted the potential benefits for the province’s energy sector. “We’re hopeful that the prime minister will make the case for British Columbia LNG, British Columbia mining, ports, and other projects,” Dix…

08 Jan

BC Premier David Eby Leads Trade Mission to India, Strengthening Economic Ties with Punjab and Other States

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia (BC) Premier David Eby will head a high-level trade delegation to India from January 12 to 17, 2026, as part of the province’s “Look West: Jobs and Prosperity” strategy aimed at expanding trade beyond U.S. markets and creating good-paying jobs for British Columbians. Chandigarh has been identified as a key stop on the mission, highlighting BC’s focus on North India as a strategic partner. Accompanying Premier Eby will be Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. The delegation plans to engage with government officials, industry leaders, and business communities in New Delhi,…