SHER E PUNJAB

June 17, 2026

SPB to launch financial review of Surrey police

Surrey Police Board (SPB) has announced it is launching a financial review of Surrey Police Service (SPS) to prepare for the 2027 budget process. The Board is in the process of retaining an independent accounting firm to conduct the review. As a new police service that has been tasked with rapidly scaling operations, SPS has navigated a difficult operating environment. Actual spending by SPS in 2024 and 2025 was approximately $65 million below budgeted amounts. In addition, during the 2026 budget process, the Board agreed to a revised increase to the SPS budget following questions from the City. “Our role is to ensure that we are providing the proper governance and oversight for SPS, and that starts with clear, complete picture of its finances,” said Perm Jawanda, Chair of the Surrey Police Board. “This review will give us the information we need to help build a budget we can stand behind in 2027 and beyond.” The financial review will draw on input from key internal and external stakeholders to inform the 2027 budget submission and is expected to be completed by October 2026. “Ultimately, the Board is responsible for the budget that is proposed for SPS,” added Jawanda. “We need to have full confidence that the budget request to the City for SPS is rigorous and robust.”

Nanaimo RCMP asks public for assistance in locating stolen gun

Canada

June 17, 2026

Nanaimo RCMP asks public for assistance in locating stolen gun

Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance following the theft of a shotgun from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Cameron Road. The incident occurred sometime after midnight on June 6, and 11 AM on June 6.During the above noted time, an unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger window of a parked pickup truck and removed a Mossberg 500 Mossy Oak 12-gauge pump action shotgun. Serial number not available. The vehicle had been parked overnight near the Maritime Museum. Also taken was a blanket, believed to have been used to conceal the firearm, and a bank card. No ammunition was taken. Investigators have obtained CCTV imagery of a person walking towards the vehicle at approximately 3:00 AM on June 6. This individual is described as a Caucasian man, wearing a black ball cap, black long sleeve shirt, black pants and white runners. At this point in the investigation, he is only a person of interest as he may have information that can further the investigation.

FBI launches operation 'Ballistic Backlog'

Canada

June 17, 2026

FBI launches operation 'Ballistic Backlog'

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Minneapolis Field Office Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson announced Operation Ballistic Backlog Wednesday, an initiative carried out by the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in partnership with the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Department of Public Safety (OST-DPS), to address a critical need for firearms evidence testing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. This initiative is part of the FBI’s larger, overarching surge of investigative resources to address unresolved violent crime on tribal lands called Operation Steadfast Promise.Other initiatives make up parts of Operation Steadfast Promise. For example, FBI surged investigative resources to support Operation Not Forgotten, now in its fourth year. For 2026, Operation Not Forgotten identified a backlog of approximately 500 serviceable firearms in custody of the OST-DPS which had not been entered into the ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). NIBIN is a crucial investigative tool managed by ATF that compares spent ammunition casings with other evidence found at crime scenes. NIBIN analyzes microscopic tool marks left on casings by the firearm used to discharge the casing and can match those markings to firearms or other spent casings in evidence, often resulting in investigative leads which may help resolve unsolved gun crimes such as assaults and murders. Since its inception, NIBIN has resulted in more than a million investigative leads on unresolved gun crimes. Many of those leads led to the conviction of drug traffickers, gang members, and murderers. The firearms in OST-DPS custody are being test fired at the OST Criminal Justice Center on Pine Ridge. The resulting casings will be run through NIBIN using the ATF’s Mobile Testing Lab, now at the FBI’s Rapid City Resident Agency during Ballistic Backlog.“The FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office serves all of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, including the tribal lands that share the same geography,” said FBI Minneapolis Field Office Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson. “Our agents, analysts, and professional support employees work tenaciously to investigate major crimes on tribal lands, including many gun crimes such as major assaults and murder. This year’s initiatives like Ballistic Backlog and Operation Not Forgotten enhance our ability to make meaningful improvements in public safety and violent crime reduction. We appreciate the crucial partnership of ATF and the resources they have brought to bear in this initiative. We are also grateful for the ongoing partnerships with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and United States Attorney Parsons’ Office which prosecutes the offenders identified by law enforcement investigations on Pine Ridge.”

City of Delta continues significant investments in Parks, Recreation & Culture

Canada

June 17, 2026

City of Delta continues significant investments in Parks, Recreation & Culture

Building on its goal to enhance recreation facilities, the City of Delta continues to make significant investments in Parks, Recreation, & Culture amenities throughout the community.At the June 15, Regular Meeting, Delta Council received a comprehensive update, outlining the full scope of investments made by the City in the past few years, as well as those on track for future delivery. The update highlighted a total of $209 million in investments, including new parks, sports facilities, playground enhancements and more, as well as the Winskill Renewal Project currently under construction. “We know that access to high-quality recreation facilities is a priority for our community, and we are pleased to see continued expansion and enhancement of these vital amenities,” said Mayor George V. Harvie. “The City is incredibly proud of the work that has already been completed, and we look forward to seeing a continued focus on delivering spaces for people to build connections, get active, and experience all that our community has to offer.”Summarizing recently completed projects, the update listed several significant facility upgrades throughout Delta, including track and field projects in both North and South Delta. Other completed projects include the new Mackie Park Synthetic Turf and expanded North Delta Recreation Centre Accessible Playground, among others. As for projects currently in progress, the most high-profile mention was the replacement of aging Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre. The $130 million project is well underway and projected to open in 2028. The update also mentions the ongoing Ladner Waterfront Revitalization, Annieville Park Renewal, and Kensington Bike Park.

Canada

June 17, 2026

Canada looks partnerships in Europe with critical minerals,

In Évian, Canada welcomed 13 new partnerships and initiatives with more than eight countries through the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance. Launched during Canada’s 2025 G7 Presidency, the Alliance brings together trusted partners to diversify critical minerals supply, reduce market concentration, and create a reliable buyers’ club that can attract investment and accelerate production for projects. Together, these projects and initiatives will unlock more than $5 billion in capital investment for projects across the Canadian critical minerals value chain, including German company RCT Solutions will partner with Canada’s Sio Silica and other partners to support a high-purity silica project to extract 99.9%+ pure silica sand and build a fully integrated solar manufacturing hub in Manitoba. Japanese company Hanwa Co. Ltd. will partner with Canada’s KAP Minerals to boost the development of phosphate and rare earths in Ontario. Italian company Eni is investing in Canadian-based Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine to produce graphite in Québec. Denmark’s Export Credit Agency and Italian companies SACE, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, and SIMEST – including Italian engineering group MAIRE – will support Canada’s First Phosphate in relation to a new phosphate mine and phosphoric acid processing production facility in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec. Dutch company Liminal By WMC will partner with U.S. company Regeneration Enterprises Inc. on critical minerals recovery and restoration projects in New Brunswick, British Columbia, and the Yukon. French company Schneider Electric will partner with Canada’s Torngat Metals to advance rare earths mining and processing in Québec. Japanese company Sumitomo Corporation will partner with Canada’s Ucore Rare Metals Inc. to supply rare earths for magnet makers across Japan and North America. Portuguese company Lifthium Energy will partner with Canada’s NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) to provide Canadian technology services for lithium refining in Portugal.At the Summit, Prime Minister Carney held bilateral meetings with G7 leaders and other partners, including Germany, India, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the European Union (EU). During these meetings, he forged new partnerships in critical minerals and defence. France, Germany, Italy, and Korea intend to partner with Canada to stockpile critical minerals, which will catalyse further energy partnerships.Canada announced the first procurement secured through the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative since becoming its first non-European member in February. Under the agreement, Montréal-based Marconi Technologies will build made-in-Canada ORION tactical radios for the Polish Cyber Command. Canadian workers will help build the advanced gear to protect our allies, with deliveries expected to begin later this year and continue through to 2030. Marconi will leverage nearly 100 Canadian suppliers – from the skilled trades to advanced engineering – to help build this state-of-the-art product.Canada and Italy also announced the launch of negotiations for Canada’s purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft designed and produced by Leonardo, one of Italy’s largest aerospace companies. Leveraging Italian expertise in aerospace and defence, this agreement will enable the Royal Canadian Air Force to train in state-of-the-art equipment and build sovereign training capability.Canada agreed to formally launch negotiations on new General Security of Information Agreements (GSOIA) with India and Germany. These agreements will strengthen defence and industrial cooperation, and unlock further defence procurement opportunities for Canadian businesses.The Prime Minister participated in an artificial intelligence (AI) roundtable alongside other leaders from the G7 and partner countries as well as leading AI companies. They discussed the importance of a robust, coordinated approach to address the risks of AI. The Prime Minister raised Canada’s AI for All strategy and Canada’s objectives of prioritising online safety, including child safety, creating opportunity for workers and businesses, and building AI sovereignty.In an increasingly uncertain world, a strong, confident Canada is taking control of its future. We are building our strength at home and forging new partnerships abroad to protect our sovereignty, build resilience, and seize new opportunities. Partners across the G7 and around the world want to build with us and partner with us, because Canada has what the world wants and the values to which many others aspire. We are a reliable stable partner in a world that is anything but.“In an uncertain world, Canada is a pivotal, powerful, and purposeful force for good. At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, we secured new partnerships to build energy projects in Canada, new agreements to make it easier for our businesses to sell abroad, and new deals to equip our Canadian Armed Forces with the hardware they need. Canada is showing up – not only with the strength of our values, but with the value of our strength," Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Man Charged After Attempted Abduction of Child

Canada

June 17, 2026

Man Charged After Attempted Abduction of Child

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is currently investigating an attempted child abduction by a stranger this past weekend that has resulted in a man being charged with Criminal Code offences. On June 13, at 6:38 pm, SPS Frontline officers responded to an attempted abduction of a child by a stranger in the 8100 block 136A Street, Surrey, after a child, who was outside playing in a driveway, was allegedly approached by a stranger and physically picked up. Bystanders saw the incident and intervened, causing the stranger to put the child down and leave the area. A man matching the description of the suspect was detained by bystanders a short distance away until police arrived and took him into custody. The child was not physically injured in the incident. Liam Robert Dobbs-Morency, a 22-year-old male, has been charged with one count of abduction of a person under 14 years of age, and one count of possession of a prohibited weapon. SPS’s Major Crime Section (MCS) has taken the lead on the investigation, which is ongoing. Dobbs-Morency made his first court appearance on June14, and has been remanded in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 18.

CBSA investigation results in the seizure of 22 illegal firearms, 8 suppressors

Canada

June 16, 2026

CBSA investigation results in the seizure of 22 illegal firearms, 8 suppressors

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has led an investigation that resulted in the seizure of 22 illegal firearms, 8 suppressors, and illegal drugs in Sooke, British Columbia. On April 22, the CBSA’s Criminal Investigations Section, with the assistance of the Sooke RCMP Detachment, the Island District Emergency Response Team, and the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in Sooke. One suspect was arrested during the operation.The items were seized during the search include , Fifteen long guns; Seven handguns; Eight suppressors in various states of manufacture; Prohibited firearms parts including auto sears, which can be used to convert semi-automatic firearms to fully automatic (multiple rounds can be fired with a single pull of the trigger); Prohibited weapons; A bullet-proof vest; Controlled substances; Digital devicesThe individual was interviewed and released pending further investigation. All seized evidence will be reviewed for potential prosecution."The Canada Border Services Agency is protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited weapons off our streets. The seizure of these illegal firearms and suppressors is a result of the dedicated work of CBSA officers and law enforcement partners, who work around the clock to protect our communities. I want to thank them for their work upholding Canada’s laws and keeping Canadians safe.”- The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety“The Canada Border Services Agency is keeping illegal and dangerous weapons off our streets – and this investigation is a clear example of that. Our officers continue to detect, disrupt, and pursue prosecution against criminals who attempt to break our laws and threaten public safety," Nina Patel, Regional Director General, Pacific Region, Canada Border Services Agency

Canada

June 16, 2026

Canada’s sweeping bail and sentencing reforms become law

Canada’s new government promised stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing laws. That promise is now law,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The Government of Canada has been relentlessly focused on keeping Canadians safe. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) received Royal Assent yesterday, delivering on our commitment to strengthen the Criminal Code. These sweeping reforms make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offenders, support the front lines, and invest in long-term prevention.Shaped by extensive consultations and close collaboration with partners across the country, these reforms were backed by premiers from every province and territory, as well as mayors, and law enforcement who called for the bill’s swift passage. The changes on bail and sentencing will now come into force after 30 days.Stricter bail lawsBail laws are now stricter for violent and organized crime, home invasion, car theft, and human trafficking. More specifically, the changes:make bail harder to get for those accused of repeat and violent offending by creating new reverse onus rules in certain cases, meaning the accused must show why they should be releaseddirect police to detain an accused for a bail hearing when it is necessary to protect the public, including victims and witnessesrequire courts to consider more factors at bail hearings, including whether the allegations involve violence that was random or unprovokedrequire courts to consider whether the accused has numerous or serious outstanding charges when determining whether to grant them bailrequire courts to consider weapons bans in more casesrequire courts to look more closely at an accused person’s bail plan when a reverse onus applies; andprohibit courts from naming anyone as a surety (someone who supervises a person who is out on bail) who was convicted of a serious criminal offence in the past 10 years, unless no other suitable surety is availableTougher sentencing lawsPeople convicted of serious crimes may now spend more time in prison. More specifically, the changes:require consecutive sentences for violent auto theft and break and enterrequire consecutive sentences for extortion and arsonrequire judges to consider consecutive sentences for repeat violent offendingThe law also creates new aggravating factors for courts to consider in cases involving:crimes against first responderscrimes against public transit workersorganized retail theft mischief and theft that damage essential infrastructureThe law also:ends house arrest for certain sexual assault and child sexual offencesrestores driving bans for manslaughter and criminal negligence causing bodily harm or deathstrengthens fine enforcementThese changes are an important step, but laws alone are not enough. Their full impact will depend on implementation across the justice system. Provinces and territories are responsible for administering and resourcing key parts of that system, including policing, prosecution services, bail courts, bail supervision programs, provincial courts, jails, and victim services. The Government of Canada has acted swiftly to strengthen the law and will continue working with partners across the country to support effective implementation.Changes to Canada’s Criminal Code were made stronger by the valuable input, expertise, close collaboration, and continued partnership of provinces, territories, law enforcement, mayors, victims’ advocates, and partners across the country who helped shape them. With these sweeping reforms now law, effective implementation across the justice system by all provincial and territorial governments will be essential.

Canada

June 16, 2026

Canada to deport man convicted of firing shots at singer AP Dhillon's home

Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) issued deportation orders to Indian national Abhijeet Kingra who was convicted for firing gunshots at the residence of Punjabi singer A P Dhillon in Victoria in 2024.Kingra allegedly committed crime on the behest of India based Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The media reports stated that Kingra fired 14 rounds at Dhillon's residence and also set some vehicles ablaze. Dhillon was not present inside his home but his friend had a miraculous escape.

Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials in US

World

June 16, 2026

Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials in US

The Justice Department announced today charges against five men for an alleged plot to carry out an attack to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event held at the White House last Sunday. The FBI launched an investigation into the plot and identified a group of conspirators who procured weapons and made plans to carry out the attack. The FBI made arrests over the weekend in Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, and California. The investigation remains ongoing.“The FBI, our law enforcement partners and our U.S. Attorneys did what they do every day to make America Safe through quick response and vigilance in investigating, disrupting, and dismantling this alleged plan before it could be carried out,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “We will take immediate and aggressive action to identify and prosecute those who incite and plan acts of violence.”“On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region — and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “While the result represented the best of investigative work, it was also nothing out of the ordinary for this law enforcement team — we are built to detect, respond to, and bring to justice those who threaten the lives of American citizens — particularly during large gatherings like the historic UFC 250 fight. That’s exactly what we did here. I want to thank our great agents and partners, this work remains ongoing and we will continue to update the public as permitted.”“Protecting the President of the United States and the White House grounds is priority number one for the U.S. Secret Service,” said Director Sean M Curran of the U.S. Secret Service. “The landscape has changed, and as a result we have seen a dramatic rise in threats against our protectees. I am proud of the men and women of the Secret Service that vigorously monitor, investigate, and arrest those that plot to interfere with our protective mission. We are grateful for our extraordinary partnerships we share with DHS, DOJ, Acting Attorney General Blanche, FBI-JTTF, Park Police, and DC Police.”