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A Canadian soldier of the First World War, Private Albert (Bert) Henry Detmold, was laid to rest with military honours at Loos British Cemetery, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, today. The soldier’s family was in attendance, with the support of Veterans Affairs Canada, along with representatives of the Government of Canada and the local French Government.Private Detmold was killed in action on August 15, 1917, at the age of 33, on the first day of the Battle of Hill 70. He left behind a fiancée in the United Kingdom (UK). His remains were found during a construction project in August 2020. The Department of National Defence announced his identification in March.Private Detmold was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a prominent British family. After finishing his schooling in the UK, he immigrated to Canada to farm in Manitoba. When war broke out, he enlisted for overseas service with the 107th (Timber Wolf) Battalion, a pioneer unit with the 1st Canadian Division. He was buried today by The North Saskatchewan Regiment.
FINTRAC announced that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on VIP Realty Inc., also operating as Royal LePage Integrity Realty Inc. Following a compliance examination, this real estate brokerage based in Ottawa, Ontario, with locations in Cornwall, Kanata and Orleans, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $33,000 on December 1, 2025, for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the Act) and associated Regulations.VIP Realty Inc. was found to have committed the following administrative violation:Failure to institute and document the prescribed review of its compliance program for the purpose of testing its effectiveness, to be carried out and the results documented every two years by an internal or external auditor of the person or entity.VIP Realty Inc. has paid the administrative monetary penalty in full and the case is closed.“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians, the security of Canadian businesses and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. The obligations in the Act deter criminals and terrorists from operating in the legitimate economy and ensure that FINTRAC receives the reporting needed to generate actionable financial intelligence in support of law enforcement and national security investigations. We will take firm action, when it is required, to ensure that businesses do their part and fulfill these obligations," said, Stéphane Sirard, Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
The Corporation of the City of White Rock announces that Chief Administrative Officer Guillermo Ferrero will conclude his tenure with the City effective July 9, as he pursues new opportunities. The City extends its sincere appreciation for his leadership, dedication, and contributions to the organization and community. Ferrero has served as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer since May 2020, providing leadership during a period of significant organizational change, major capital planning initiatives, evolving provincial legislation, and a number of complex strategic priorities. Mayor Megan Knight, on behalf of Council, thanked Ferrero for his service to the City.“Guillermo has served the City with professionalism and dedication, and Council sincerely thanks him for his contributions over the past six years. We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career.” Ferrero expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the residents of White Rock.“It has been a privilege to serve as Chief Administrative Officer and to work alongside Council, City staff, and community partners over the past six years. I am proud of what we accomplished together. I leave knowing the City has a talented leadership team and dedicated employees who care deeply about serving this community, and I have every confidence they will continue to deliver excellent service to the residents of White Rock.”Council will begin the recruitment process for a new Chief Administrative Officer in due course. Interim leadership arrangements will be announced separately to ensure continuity of City operations.
A commercial truck, driving with a crane extended, snagged power lines bringing a number of poles and lines down over the highway and South Shawnigan Lake Rd resulting in a small brush fire and closure of the Malahat near Shawnigan Lake Road in both directions. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to the area of South Shawnigan Lake Road and the Trans Canada Hwy after a commercial truck reportedly hit several power poles. Upon attendance, police noted power poles and hydro lines down over both lanes of the highway and both lanes of Shawnigan Lake Rd.“The incident sparked a small brush fire on the shoulder of the highway which was quickly contained by a civilian with a fire extinguisher” said Corporal Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP. “The investigation determined a crane truck, traveling north on the highway, turning left onto Shawnigan Lake Road, had the crane extended which resulted in the truck snagging lines and pulling them down over both roads. A total of 5 hydro poles were broken / compromised” he added.Two other commercial trucks were caught in the down lines, however there were no reported injuries. The Malahat and Shawnigan Lake Road were closed for several hours while the scene was made safe. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
On July 9, at approximately 11:15am, Maple Ridge RCMP responded to a report of an individual with a weapon in the 23000 block of 116 Avenue. Officers immediately attended the area and located an individual on scene who was in possession of an imitation firearm. The 16-year-old youth suspect was subsequently apprehended and taken into custody by police. No injuries were reported. There is no ongoing risk to the public at this time. The incident is still under investigation as officers continue to take statements and determine the exact circumstances. Out of an abundance of caution, Thomas Haney Secondary School was placed in a hold and secure for a short duration of time. Maple Ridge RCMP appreciates the public’s assistance in reporting this incident. No further details will be released at this time.
Crown Counsel has approved a charge after Vancouver Police arrested a man who allegedly wielded a chainsaw at people downtown. The incident happened near Davie and Denman streets last night at approximately 7:00 p.m. The man was yelling obscenities near a coffee shop patio when he allegedly turned on an electric chainsaw and began walking toward people. Bystanders ran away, and no one was injured. Vancouver Police officers arrested the man at Beach Avenue and Burnaby Street within three minutes of receiving the 911 call. David Meadows, 67, has been charged with one count of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
India and Australia have signed a series of agreements covering civil nuclear energy, defence, maritime security and critical minerals following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.One of the most significant development came when Australia agreed to supply Uranium to India. The agreements include the supply of Australian uranium for India's civilian nuclear energy program and plans to establish a critical minerals corridor to strengthen cooperation on strategic resources.The two countries also agreed to set up a space tracking terminal on Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands to support India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.Modi and Albanese reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and defence ties and to promoting a free, open and peaceful Indo-Pacific region.
Police in Punjab say they were unable to verify the residential address provided by former deputy superintendent of police Jaspal Singh, who is serving a life sentence in the killing of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and was released on bail in 2023.Hoshiarpur police said an investigation found no evidence that Singh or his family had ever lived at the address listed in Manjhi village. The verification request was made by Nabha Open Jail authorities.Singh's lawyer, Gagandeep Singh, said the court had exempted his client from the usual address verification requirement when granting bail on May 25, 2023. Instead, the court relied on other bail conditions, including the surrender of Singh's passport, a surety bond of 100,000 rupees and an undertaking that he would return to prison if his remission plea was rejected.Police officials said inmates released on parole must report regularly to local police, but bail conditions are determined by the courts.Jaspal Singh was convicted in the 1995 abduction and murder of Khalra, whose work exposed alleged illegal killings and secret cremations in Punjab. A CBI court sentenced Singh to life imprisonment in 2005, and the Punjab and Haryana High Court later upheld his conviction.
A man has been arrested and held in custody after failing to stop for an attempted traffic stop on the Alaska Highway near Fort Nelson, B.C. On June 29, just after 11:00 p.m., an officer with the Northern Rockies RCMP was conducting patrols on the Alaska Highway, south of Fort Nelson when a red All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was observed driving on the roadway. As police attempted to intercept it, the ATV failed to stop. While no pursuit was initiated, a detailed description of the driver was noted. The following morning, on June 30, a Northern Rockies RCMP officer was patrolling in the 3000 block of Muskwa Rd when he observed the suspect, wearing the same clothing, sitting on the red ATV that originally failed to stop for police. The suspect was arrested and held in custody.
There was an outbreak of catastrophic fire in a company engaged in footwear production based in Jinjiang, China, with at least 28 fatalities recorded as a consequence of the blaze. The fire reportedly originated on the ground floor where flammable substances were stored, which necessitated President Xi Jinping's identification of the guilty individual behind the tragic occurrence. Regarding the event, some workers have been apprehended while the company’s financial resources blocked.
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