BCJun 16, 2025
One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River
RCMP in British Columbia say one person is missing after a vehicle crashed into the Squamish River.
Mounties in Squamish say emergency crews responded early Saturday after a vehicle with four occupants drove off the road into the river.
Police say three people were able to get to safety but one person was missing.
Officers, along with the Squamish fire department and search-and-rescue crews, tried to locate both the vehicle and the missing person, but failed.
Search-and-rescue crews are continuing efforts to locate the missing person.
Police say further details will be released later.
BCJun 16, 2025
Extortion-focused safety forum held in Surrey
A series of violent shootings in Surrey over the past few days amid extortion calls has led many in the community to ask questions about safety.
Meanwhile, in response to community concerns, the Surrey Safety Community Forum was held on Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm at the Reflections Banquet Hall in Surrey.This is the same location where a similar forum was held about a year and a half ago on the same issue.
MP Sukh Dhaliwal, provincial Public Safety Minister Garry Begg, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, Surrey Police Chief Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, and RCMP Chief Superintendent Wendy Mehat
BCJun 13, 2025
BC govt. recognizes significant concern regarding the ongoing extortion attempts
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Garry Begg has released the following statement amid community concerns about public safety while extortion threats and organized crime stories are making headlines.
“We recognize the significant concern within the South Asian community regarding the ongoing extortion attempts by organized criminals.
“Recently, the Delta Police Department, with assistance from the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team and the Peel Regional Police arrested two suspects in the murder case of an individual in Brampton, who was a victim of extortion. This ser
BCJun 12, 2025
Summer McIntosh breaks third world record in five days
Canada's Summer McIntosh has broken yet another world record at the Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria; this time, one of her own.
The 18-year-old from Toronto swam the 400-metre individual medley in four minutes 23-point six-five seconds, breaking the world record she set at the Olympic trials in her hometown last May.
It's the third time McIntosh has set a new world record at this year's Canadian trials, after posting a new mark in the 200 metre individual medley and the 400 freestyle.
BCJun 12, 2025
Abbotsford businessman Satwinder Sharma shot and killed in Surrey
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Surrey in broad daylight on Wednesday.
Police have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, but information on social media and Connect FM's conversation with sources have revealed that 57-year-old businessman Satwinder Sharma, a resident of Abbotsford, was the victim of the incident.
Satwinder Sharma had been living in Canada for more than three decades. Officers were called to a business near 84 Avenue and 160 Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Surrey police said.
Officers found a man with serious injuries at the scene and paramedics were u
BCJun 12, 2025
Police seeking information on Dryden Creek wildfire
Squamish RCMP is investigating the cause of a wildfire in the Dryden Creek area and requesting anyone with information contact police.
On June 9, 2025, around 5:30 p.m. Squamish RCMP and Squamish Fire Rescue were notified of smoke on the hillside at the end of Tantalus Road. Due to dry conditions the fire spread rapidly and continues to burn.
Squamish RCMP is working closely with BC Wildfire Service and Squamish Fire Rescue.
The fire is believed to have originated around 4:00 p.m. on a bike trail at the end of Tantalus Road. Based on initial information, investigators suspect the fire was huma
BCJun 12, 2025
Abbotsford businessman Satwinder Sharma shot and killed in Surrey
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Surrey in broad daylight on Wednesday.
Police have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, but information on social media and Connect FM's conversation with sources have revealed that 57-year-old businessman Satwinder Sharma, a resident of Abbotsford, was the victim of the incident.
Satwinder Sharma had been living in Canada for more than three decades. Officers were called to a business near 84 Avenue and 160 Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Surrey police said.
Officers found a man with serious injuries at the scene and paramedics were u
BCJun 12, 2025
Abbotsford businessman Satwinder Sharma shot and killed in Surrey
A man was killed in a shooting incident in Surrey in broad daylight on Wednesday.
Police have not confirmed the identity of the deceased, but information on social media and Connect FM's conversation with sources have revealed that 57-year-old businessman Satwinder Sharma, a resident of Abbotsford, was the victim of the incident.
Satwinder Sharma had been living in Canada for more than three decades. Officers were called to a business near 84 Avenue and 160 Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Surrey police said.
Officers found a man with serious injuries at the scene and paramedics were u
BCJun 11, 2025
SPS advises of large Outlaw Motorcycle Gang presence in Surrey
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is advising the public of a significant Outlaw Motorcycle Gang presence in Surrey between Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15.
Motorists are advised that SPS, as well as police from neighbouring jurisdictions, will be monitoring a very large Hells Angels motorcycle procession that is expected to draw over 700 motorcyclists beginning at 11:30 tomorrow morning in Coquitlam and end at a banquet hall in the 12300 block Patullo Place, Surrey.
This traffic-related event is likely to cause delays to motorists in parts of the City of Surrey tomorrow, June 12, 2025, be