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Vancouver Police arrested a man Thursday afternoon after a series of incidents in Kitsilano that involved a theft and multiple bear-spray assaults. Around 1 p.m., officers received a report of a man having stolen a can of bear spray from a vehicle in the Kits Point neighbourhood near the 1900-block of Ogden Street. When the man was confronted by the vehicle owner, he allegedly deployed bear spray before walking away. Approximately 10 minutes later, a second victim reported that the same man approached his work vehicle nearby. When confronted, the man allegedly sprayed the second victim with bear spray, and grabbing and throwing their cellphone before leaving the area. Shortly afterward, the man allegedly approached a woman, pointed bear spray at her, and demanded a ride or access to her vehicle. Officers arrived in the area and located the man, but he refused to comply with their directions and allegedly sprayed bear spray multiple times at the responding officers before he was taken into custody. Jonathan Laberge-Labrecque, 42, has been charged with one count of theft under $5,000, one count of robbery, two counts of assault with a weapon, three counts of assault with a weapon of a peace officer. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
The Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty, met with General Phan Văn Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, for a bilateral discussion focused on strengthening defence cooperation between Canada and Vietnam. During the conversation, the Ministers exchanged views on the evolving security environment in the Indo-Pacific and underscored the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. The Ministers reaffirmed the importance of the new Canada-Vietnam Strategic Partnership and discussed opportunities to deepen practical defence cooperation, including through military training, security cooperation, and mutual support in multilateral Forum including ASEAN Recognizing the growing role of industry in supporting defence readiness and innovation, the Ministers also discussed opportunities to increase defence industrial collaboration between Canada and Vietnam. They highlighted the potential for greater engagement between Canadian and Vietnamese companies. Minister McGuinty referenced the upcoming Vietnam International Defence Expo as an important venue to showcase capabilities, strengthen partnerships, and foster engagement between governments and industry. He noted that Canada will be sending a delegation to participate in the Expo, led by Canada's Senior Military Representative in the Indo-Pacific, Lieutenant-General Derek Macaulay. This demonstrates Canada's commitment to expanding defence and industrial engagement with Vietnam and the broader Indo-Pacific region. The meeting concluded with both Ministers reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the Canada-Vietnam defence partnership and maintaining regular dialogue in support of shared security interests, international law and a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific region.
Over 55,000 Sudanese refugees have found refuge in Chad in the present year, thereby increasing the rate of refugees who cross the borders through cities such as Adre and Tine to 400 refugees a day. According to the United Nations, there has been an increase in the influx of refugees due to the severe shortage of food, water, and sanitation facilities. In addition, with over 11 million refugees since the beginning of the conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, there are chances that the condition might worsen if the United Nations does not receive urgent funding of $1.6 billion within the next few weeks.
The Vancouver Giants announced today that 20-year-old defenceman Derek Thurston (Delta, B.C.) has been named the 25th captain in franchise history."We had a good chat as a coaching staff about looking for somebody who embodied the identity we want to create here," Giants Head Coach and General Manager Michael Dyck said. “We talked to the players as well, looking for common threads, and I think that's what we found.”Derek leads by example. He leads from the front. His actions speak much louder than words. He's not a talkative guy, but when he does talk, people listen."Joining Thurston on the leadership group for the 2026-27 season are: Blake Chorney (Nipawin, Sask.), Jakob Oreskovic (Langley, B.C.) and Mathis Preston (Penticton, B.C.). All three will be full-time alternates."We felt that we were looking for guys that could make an impact in the room in different ways," Dyck added. "I think they each bring something different...Jake's got experience. He's been here a long time. He's played a really solid two-way game. I think Blake is an up-and-comer. It's a good thing to have a leader who's a younger guy and a conduit to some of the younger players, but still has the respect of the older guys. And I think Mathis is a game-breaker. I think he can lead from the front as well."Thurston said the opportunity to lead his hometown team is one he doesn’t take for granted."Being named captain in my hometown, especially in my final year as a 20-year-old, means a lot to me," Thurston said. "I grew up watching the Giants, so getting the opportunity to lead this team is really special. I'm grateful to the organization, my teammates and everyone who has supported me along the way. I'm excited to make the most of it and have a great year with the guys."Thurston was acquired from the Saskatoon Blades this offseason and has suited up in 132 career regular season games, posting 26 points (10G-16A). Last year he was an alternate captain with the Red Deer Rebels, but was limited to 23 games between the Rebels and Blades.Chorney is in his second year with the Giants and was the team's Rookie of the Year and Scholastic Player of the Year in 2025-26. He was Vancouver's lone full-time 16-year-old last season, producing 20 points (8G-12A).Oreskovic has played 167 career games, all with the Giants, the most games played in a Giants uniform among current roster players. The former first-round pick is coming off a career-high 40-point season where he contributed in all situations.Preston is entering his third WHL season and first full year as a Giant. He has produced at nearly a point-per-game in his career thus far, with 93 points (45G-48A) in 105 career games. He was a second round pick of the Anaheim Ducks this summer.
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech in defense of the military operations of Israel in seven fronts, including the ones in Gaza and the West Bank, and denied claims of genocide against Israel. Several diplomats left the venue prior to his speech because of the growing isolation of Israel on an international scale, and Netanyahu lashed out at Turkish President Recep Erdogan, the state of Qatar, and New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani. It has been suggested that the controversial speech was meant more for Israeli voters in preparation for parliamentary elections than anything else.
According to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump does not feel pressure to finalize another trade agreement with Canada due to the imposition of tariffs and worsening relations. As per Greer, critical trade involving products such as oil, gas, and agriculture is still ongoing, thereby making the U.S. content with the current situation. The relationship between both neighbors has deteriorated substantially since the breakdown of the negotiations on trade, which has resulted in the imposition of tariffs amounting to 50% on Canadian goods, retaliation by Ottawa, and the imminent ban by the U.S. on imports such as alcohol and motorcycles. Amidst all these tensions in trade, Trump has increased hostilities through his social media posts declaring Canada as a territory of the United States and the renaming of Lake Ontario as "Lake America."
The BC NDP’s candidate in Langley-Willowbrook is Andrew Mercier.A labour lawyer and former MLA and cabinet minister, Andrew has spent his career standing up for workers and protecting BC jobs. He has a proven record of advocating for what people in Langley need to build a good life, like expanded schools, new child care spaces, and the new Surrey-Langley Skytrain. “Working people in Langley and across BC are feeling the impacts of US tariffs right now, and they need a government that has their backs,” said Mercier. “The BC NDP team has a plan to support workers and businesses, grow new markets for B.C. products, and protect the services that people rely on.”Andrew and the BC NDP team are focused on freeing the province’s economy from the United States, lowering everyday costs for people, and recruiting more healthcare workers to strengthen our care system. While the BC NDP stands up for BC, the conservative parties are aligning themselves with Trump and planning to cut services that people need. “Andrew has been a champion for the people of Langley and achieved so much for the region,” said David Eby, leader of the BC NDP. “I know he’ll be ready to jump in on day one and help support people against this unjust trade war.”British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday, October 24.
Pakistan’s security forces said that an attack had been foiled against their troops in the border area of Gulistan involving Afghan Taliban militants which left several Afghans dead in the cross-border firing. This comes after the Pakistani airstrikes on 10 targets inside Afghanistan including Kandahar, Paktia and Khost following reports of drone attacks in the Pakistani territory. The Taliban rejected the charges and vowed to respond accordingly, but Pakistan blamed Afghanistan for the presence of cross-border militants, thereby increasing hostility and obstructing the efforts for peace by China, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged opposition parties on Friday to stop contesting elections if they believe the electoral process is rigged.In a statement posted on social media platform X, Dipke argued that continued participation by opposition groups only serves to legitimize "rigged" polls and creates a false illusion of a fair democratic system. He questioned whether parties were participating solely out of fear of political extinction, warning that taking part in a system marked by alleged vote theft, party splits, and horse-trading is not true political survival. Comparing the process to a fixed cricket match where a few catches are taken to make the game look competitive, Dipke accused authorities of offering occasional victories to give the process an appearance of credibility. He also criticized opposition parties for selectively raising allegations of election rigging only when it serves their interests in specific states.
Police in Amritsar district of Punjab province in India say they have foiled a targeted killing plot after arresting members of the Keshav Shivala gang during an operation that left three suspects injured in a shootout.Amritsar Police Commissioner Harmanbir Singh Gill said the operation began after Chheharta police station SHO Balwinder Singh set up a checkpoint based on intelligence inputs. Officers initially detained a suspect identified as Vishal and seized a .30-bore Glock pistol from his possession.During questioning, Vishal disclosed that his accomplices were hiding in a wooded area near Thanda Road, waiting for his signal to carry out a major crime.Police teams subsequently surrounded the area. Three additional suspects were wounded in their legs during an exchange of gunfire before being taken into custody.An investigation into the gang's network and intended targets remains ongoing.
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