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On August 24, at approximately 7:24 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to reports of a shooting in the 26900 block of 26A Avenue in Langley.First responders from Langley RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, and the Township of Langley Fire Department attended the scene and located one individual suffering from injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital and remains in serious but stable condition.Investigators quickly learned that the suspect had fled the area in a vehicle that was subsequently observed driving erratically near 256 Street and 24 Avenue."This prompted a dynamic police response, and with the assistance of Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Services, officers successfully disabled the suspect vehicle and took the individual into custody," said Sergeant Zynal Sharoom of the Langley RCMP.On August 25, 2026, Kyle Jensen, 40, was charged with Break and enter, Robbery with a firearm, Two counts of possession of a firearm without a licence, Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, Three counts of pointing a firearm, Occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm was present, Theft of a motor vehicle, Flight from police, Dangerous driving, Unlawfully causing bodily harm, Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no continuing risk to public safety. The investigation remains active, and the motive is still under investigation. Jensen is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) is appealing to the public for assistance to help identify two suspects in an alleged assault that occurred outside a Whalley business.On July 16, 2026, at approximately 11:33 pm, SPS Frontline officers responded to a report of an assault outside a business in the 10200 block of City Parkway, Surrey. Upon arrival, officers located a male who had been assaulted by two unknown males. BC EHS attended the scene and provided medical assistance to the male victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.The first suspect is described as a White male with a heavy build, wearing a black t-shirt and had tattoos on his arms (see attached photo).The second suspect is a White male, wearing a black jacket and baseball cap (see attached photo).The suspects were walking as part of a larger group at the time of the assault.
A man was arrested this weekend in Canada at the request of the United States following his earlier indictment in Hawaii for sexual exploitation of a child.According to court documents, Donald Steven Lang, 62, produced images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Lang allegedly produced the images between September 2024 and December 2024 aboard his 52-foot sailboat, the Ishi. Lang is an amateur sailor who is known to sail around the world and frequently harbored in Hawaii.“Protecting children from sexual predators is a priority of the highest order,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “We will continue to pursue this alleged offender and work with our law enforcement partners to return him to the United States to face trial for the crimes he is charged with committing.”“The U.S. Attorney’s Office is unwavering in our commitment to protecting Hawaii’s children and bringing to justice anyone preying upon them,” said U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson for the District of Hawaii. “I commend the continued dedication and great work of FBI and our Canadian law enforcement partners for apprehending Mr. Lang quickly and safely so that he can face justice in U.S. District Court in Hawaii for his alleged crimes.”“The FBI remains committed to identifying, investigating, and bringing offenders to justice who prey on some of the most vulnerable members of our communities,” said FBI Criminal Assistant Director Heith Janke. “Donald Lang has been accused by multiple victims of committing sexual abuse of a minor. Lang’s apprehension was the direct result of the collaboration of the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Pacific Region.”Lang was previously indicted on separate charges of child sexual abuse in Idaho related to his involvement in the sexual assault of a minor between 2003 and 2007. If convicted, Lang faces a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. He also faces a penalty of between five years of supervised release and lifetime supervised release, along with a fine of up to $250,000. A federal district court judge will determine a sentence upon conviction after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.FBI Honolulu is investigating the case. Lang's apprehension was the direct result of the cooperation of the FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)'s Tofino General Duty, Island District GIS, Nanaimo Detachment, and Island District ERT. The Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs provided critical assistance in securing the apprehension.Trial Attorney Eduardo Palomo of the Justice Department’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) and Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara Eucker for the District of Hawaii are prosecuting the case.Anyone with information regarding this case may contact the FBI’s Honolulu Field Office at (808) 426-2534, the FBI’s Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Anyone with information about this case may also contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or they can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
The BC Greens have released the following statement in response to the B.C. government's decision to cancel a planned overdose prevention site in Downtown Vancouver, as new data from the BC Coroners Service shows that 138 people died from suspected unregulated drug toxicity in June—an average of approximately 4.6 deaths every day.“Cancelling a planned overdose prevention site won't make anyone stop using drugs. It will simply mean that more people are forced to use alone, without oversight, and without someone there to intervene when things go wrong,” said Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. “Pushing people from a supervised space onto the street—or behind closed doors—doesn't make communities safer. It increases the risk of overdose and death.”Data from the BC Coroners Service released today shows that Vancouver Coastal Health, where the cancelled overdose prevention service served, has one of the highest numbers of deaths from unregulated drug toxicity in the province. “Ravi Kahlon’s first decision as Minister of Health is to put politics ahead of people. The Minister has caved to pressure from Mayor Ken Sim. Yet this out-of-sight, out-of-mind approach to a public health emergency will do the exact opposite: force people further onto the streets and break from the path to healing,” said Emily Lowan, Leader of the BC Greens. “If the government is serious about helping people get healthy and keeping communities safe, it needs to invest in a regulated drug supply, voluntary and accessible treatment, and the supports that keeps people connected to their communities. Harm reduction is how we help British Columbians get through addiction. Policy choices like this cost lives.”“These choices are not the only choices available—yet Minister Kahlon has made one that risks public health in an attempt to make it appear his government is addressing public safety. That is a damaging false choice,” added Botterell.” We can take public safety seriously while also investing in a regulated supply, voluntary services, supportive housing and community-based supports. Everyone counts, and keeping people alive has to be the first step toward helping people get well.”
Through the week of August 4-7, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested four people and recovered a vehicle that had been reported as stolen.On August 4, 2026, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment CRU officers arrested Kirklen Petkau-Desjardin who was wanted on several outstanding warrants. Petkau-Desjardin was held in custody and has since been sentenced for several offences on two court files.On August 7, 2026, an investigation into a report of a stolen vehicle was conducted by CRU which led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of a stolen truck. The alleged driver Gregory O’Neill was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property over $5000. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.As part of the investigation the CRU also arrested Kale Skjeie who was wanted on warrants from Salmon Arm and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing, along with Chasidy Gallant who was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.“This was an exceptionally productive week for our Crime Reduction Unit,” said Superintendent Jeff Pelley, Officer in Charge in the Kamloops RCMP Detachment. “Their efforts resulted in the arrest of multiple wanted individuals, and the recovery of stolen property. These outcomes reflect our ongoing commitment to proactively targeting offenders and improving public safety throughout Kamloops.” The Kamloops RCMP Detachment would like to acknowledge the assistance from the Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment officers in assisting with the investigation for a safe outcome.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is considering renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," stating the U.S. does not expect to do much future business with the province as the trade war worsens. The rhetoric follows 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian exports and threats of new auto tariffs, which Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned are designed to "destroy" key domestic industries. Canadian Minister Dominic LeBlanc declined to directly address Trump's post, affirming that Ottawa will not engage with daily social media comments as Canada prepares its own retaliatory measures.
The intense wildfire has been named “Hawk Fire” and has spread over an area of about 60 square kilometers (23 square miles), causing injuries to at least seven people and demolishing more than 32 houses. As the situation improved due to the favorable winds, firefighters have been able to gain control of 27 percent of the fire, enabling the local authorities to ease their evacuation warning affecting about 63,000 people. This wildfire is the third of its kind in the area in just two weeks, after being caused by humans.
Federal Judge of the United States rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal to vacate her sexual trafficking convictions for the year 2021, calling the grounds "meritless and frivolous." In this regard, Ghislaine Maxwell is currently imprisoned for twenty years for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse young girls sexually. Maxwell cited violation of her constitutional rights based on the government documents recently released but Engelmayer refutes them and states that they support her guilt.
David Myles, Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, marked the start of Phase 1 construction on the Recapitalization Gagetown Range and Training Area project at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown.The Phase 1 construction contract was awarded to K-Line Construction Limited, a New-Brunswick-based company, in June . This phase of the project is expected to support approximately 100 jobs in the region. Phase 1 of the project includes upgrading priority roads; designing static-range and impact-area firebreak roads; designing the replacement of two bridges; modernizing anti-armour range infrastructure; replacing key medical and administrative facilities at Camp Petersville; and restoring selected Austere Village buildings. Phase 2 is expected to begin in 2028 and will include construction of infrastructure designed during Phase 1. Valued at approximately $871 million, the project represents a major component of the $1 billion in investments at 5 CDSB Gagetown announced in April . The modernization will renew critical infrastructure across one of Canada's primary Army training areas and strengthen the Army’s capacity to conduct realistic, demanding training in support of operational readiness.Modern, resilient defence infrastructure is fundamental to military readiness. Investments in training areas such as Base Gagetown give Canadian Armed Forces members the facilities and training environment required to prepare for increasingly complex operations and respond to threats at home and abroad. “Investing in Gagetown is an investment in the readiness of the Canadian Army and in the people who serve Canada. This major modernization will give our soldiers the infrastructure and training environment they need to prepare for the most demanding missions, while supporting good jobs here in New Brunswick. We are rebuilding the foundations of Canada’s defence capabilities — with modern, resilient infrastructure that will serve the Canadian Armed Forces for decades to come," said David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence
Canada has announced 27.6 billion CAD ($19.9 billion USD) in retaliatory tariffs on over 700 American products across key industries, matching President Trump's recent 50% tariffs "dollar for dollar." Set to take effect on September 8 with rates between 15% and 50%, the duties target steel, dairy, appliances, and electronics, accompanied by a 7.5 billion CAD relief package for affected Canadian businesses. The countermeasure follows escalating trade friction, including proposed U.S. auto tariffs and hostile rhetoric from Washington, with economic analyses indicating that U.S. consumers and businesses will bear nearly the full burden of the ongoing trade war.
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