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North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a serious collision at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Mahon Avenue in North Vancouver. On June 30, at approximately 9:45 a.m., North Vancouver RCMP received several reports of a serious collision involving a TransLink bus at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Mahon Avenue. Frontline RCMP officers along with Metro Vancouver Transit Police and paramedics attended the scene. Initial information provided by witnesses indicates that the bus was travelling westbound on West 3rd Street when the driver experienced a medical emergency, causing the bus to collide with several parked vehicles and a tree. The bus was occupied at the time of the collision. The driver was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services and is currently receiving medical treatment. One passenger also received minor injuries and was taken to hospital. No further information regarding the driver's condition will be released at this time to protect their privacy. “We are relieved that no passengers were seriously injured in this collision, and our thoughts are with the bus driver as they receive medical care,” said Corporal Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for the North Vancouver RCMP. “The RCMP is conducting a thorough investigation and working closely with partner agencies, including the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS), to determine the circumstances that led to this incident.”
Prince George RCMP is issuing a warning to those who typically leave their belongings insecure when in communal change rooms, after several recent incidents that have resulted in personal loss to the victims.All the incidents have occurred in local fitness centres, with women’s purses or bags being targeted. In two of the incidents, the bags were left out in the open inside of the change room, while one incident occurred when the belongings were not locked up securely inside the locker. In addition to wallets and other personal belongings being taken, in two of the incidents the victims’ cars have been stolen from the adjacent parking lots.“These are targeted acts, in that the suspect or suspect(s) know what they are looking for and know how to gain access to these items. The thefts are done quickly, while the belongings are unattended. We’re reminding anyone who uses a communal locker room, whether it’s at a fitness centre or the local pool, to lock up your belongings securely so you are not the victim of a similar incident,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for Prince George RCMP .Investigators are also encouraging members of the public to report all theft-related incidents to police, as this information is essential in helping identify suspects and detect any emerging patterns or trends.These investigations remain ongoing.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of dialogue to resolve regional tensions and ensure the free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.According to India's Prime Minister's Office, Pezeshkian briefed Modi on recent developments in West Asia and the evolving regional situation. Modi stressed that disputes should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue and called for continued efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability.The Indian leader also underscored the strategic importance of uninterrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it is vital for India and the global economy.In a post on X, Modi said he and Pezeshkian discussed the latest developments in West Asia and expressed hope that sustained diplomatic efforts would help secure lasting peace in the region.
As the full scale of the devastation caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela becomes clearer, humanitarian needs continue to grow and Canadians are stepping up to support those in need.Secretary of State (International Development), Randeep Sarai, announced that Canada will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition in support of urgent relief efforts. Every donation made by individuals to these organizations from June 25 to July 14 will be matched, up to a total of $4 million.Funds raised through the generosity of Canadians will help deliver life-saving assistance, including emergency health care, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene services, as well as other essential support for affected communities.The funding provided to the Canadian Red Cross and the Humanitarian Coalition at the end of the donation-matching period will build on the $5 million in humanitarian assistance funding announced on June 25, by Secretary of State Sarai and Minister Anand. This brings Canada’s total humanitarian assistance funding in response to the earthquakes to $9 million.This $5 million has been allocated as follows:$2 million to the World Food Programme$2 million to the Pan American Health Organization$1 million to the International Rescue CommitteeWorking with the Canadian Red Cross, Canada has already helped deliver more than 5,700 emergency relief items on the ground, including blankets, mosquito nets, kitchen sets, tarpaulins and jerry cans, and is supporting the deployment of emergency health services and medical supplies.Canada will continue to stand with the people of Venezuela in the wake of this immense devastation and work with humanitarian partners on the ground to assess evolving needs.
Power demand in Punjab has reached a seasonal peak of 17,150 megawatts, raising concerns as farmers report prolonged electricity outages disrupting rice transplanting and irrigation.State-owned Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. (PSPCL) said most thermal and hydropower plants were operating near full capacity. Despite local generation of about 5,189 megawatts, the state remained heavily dependent on the central power pool to meet demand.Farmers across several districts said electricity supply to agricultural feeders was far below promised levels, forcing many to rely on costly diesel generators to irrigate fields. Rural households and industries also reported frequent power disruptions.PSPCL denied imposing scheduled power cuts, attributing outages to local technical faults and overloaded power lines and transformers.Farmer groups staged protests at 31 PSPCL offices across 17 districts, demanding uninterrupted power for irrigation, faster replacement of faulty transformers, withdrawal of mandatory smart meters and increased staffing at the utility.With Punjab's 2027 assembly elections approaching, the worsening power situation during the crucial rice-growing season is expected to become a significant political issue for the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
There has been a devastating double earthquake in Venezuela, which has resulted in deaths of at least 1,700 people, where hundreds of people are buried alive under fallen buildings in La Guaira, a coastal province of Venezuela. People who have lost their family members are extremely agitated and annoyed at the government’s delayed and negligent attitude towards rescue operation, because government rescue teams would take at least several days to reach certain sites and in many cases, rescue teams did not even arrive and citizens were compelled to search among the rubble manually.
The Vancouver Police Department is investigating after a cyclist struck two people in a crosswalk in downtown Vancouver. About 5:30 yesterday afternoon, a couple visiting from the United States was crossing West Cordova at Richards Street. They reportedly had the right of way when a cyclist heading east on Cordova Street struck both of them. The 72-year-old male pedestrian lost consciousness and had to be transported to Vancouver General Hospital for emergency surgery. He remains in stable but critical condition. His wife suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital. The cyclist was not hurt and remained on scene. The investigation is ongoing.
In a judgment delivered in a six-to-three majority decision, the United States Supreme Court dismissed the executive order by President Donald Trump seeking to end the policy of bestowing birthright citizenship upon children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors to the country. This Supreme Court decision was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, who pointed out that according to the 14th Amendment, all individuals born in American territory have the right to citizenship. While the decision was described as “devastating” by the president, civil rights organizations hailed the historic decision.
Premier Eby stopped by the Embassy of Canada in Beijing ahead of a day full of meetings focused on investment in B.C. where he focused on opportunities to grow agriculture, tourism, forestry and clean energy. Of note, he met with PetroChina - to thank them for being part of the investor group that advanced LNG Canada Phase 1 and to encourage investment in Phase 2 of LNG Canada. Phase 1 currently is the largest private investment project Canada has ever seen.If given the green light, Phase 2 could be even bigger, bringing thousands of jobs across B.C. and prosperity across Canada. Premier Eby also met with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to promote BC’s forestry industry. For decades British Columbia’s forest sector has established relationships focused on a variety of goals including sustainable building practices. B.C.’s Forest Ministry is a signatory to a tripartite agreement between the Chinese Ministry and Natural Resources Canada to continue this work. The Premier also met with business executives in agrifood, biotechnology, forestry, energy and tourism to gain insight on growing B.C.’s trade in China. The day concluded with a showcase of some of what B.C. has to offer as a tourist destination with a reception hosted by Destination BC. Demand was so great, a larger room had to be found! Premier Eby will have another day in Beijing followed by travel to Shanghai on Wednesday.
Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services officers taking part in bike patrols during Go By Bike Week ended up stopping an impaired driver. On May 31, just after 3:30 PM, the officers were patrolling in southwest Burnaby when a vehicle was observed failing to stop for a stop sign. An officer flagged the vehicle down, which was found to have a male driver behind the wheel and a young child in the back seat. The officer noted signs of suspected impairment and requested a breath sample. As a result of the breath sample, the driver received an immediate roadside driving prohibition for three days, along with a three-day vehicle impound and other violation tickets. “This is just one example of a potentially dangerous situation averted by the work our officers do on a daily basis – in this case, the officers just happened to have swapped their patrol vehicles for bikes,” said Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services Sgt. Gary Johal. “During this same week, our officers also issued violation tickets for other offences including excessive speeding.” The Traffic Services team participated in Go By Bike Week (formerly known as Bike to Work Week) from May 30 to June 5th, in partnership with the City of Burnaby. Officers brought their bikes to community events, patrolled parks and trails, visited schools, and provided education and enforcement related to the proper use of e-scooters and e-bikes in the city.
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