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Elections BC recommends extending campaign periods for fixed-date elections by moving "writ day" and nomination deadlines to Wednesdays. The agency's report raises concerns about child donors and suggests implementing age limits, as well as introducing penalties for misinformation in political advertising.
Former Blue Jays outfielder Rob Butler reflected on the team's 1993 World Series victory as the current squad prepares for Game 6 in 2025. Butler, who played a pivotal role in the Jays' back-to-back championships, expressed pride in his roots and excitement for the team's current prospects. He predicts a successful outcome for the Jays, calling their journey "destiny."
The Supreme Court of Canada will decide next Thursday whether to hear a case from Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia regarding a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) due to an avian flu outbreak. The farmers contest the cull, arguing that their surviving ostriches show no signs of illness, while the CFIA maintains that healthy-appearing birds can still spread the virus. A temporary stay of the cull order is currently in place.
Trenton Henneberg faces charges of second-degree murder and indignity to human remains related to the homicide of 30-year-old Chantelle Moore, missing since October 2024. Henneberg's arrest follows an investigation by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, which shifted focus on December 18, 2024, indicating criminality in Moore's disappearance.
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke requests 150 additional police officers to combat extortion crimes affecting the South Asian community. She emphasizes the need for federal and provincial support to address organized crime and gun violence, with the city currently investigating 65 extortion cases this year.
A 29-year-old woman died and several others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near Chilliwack. The BC Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation, citing the possibility of criminality in the incident.
Glover Road in Langley Township closed in both directions following a fatal rollover crash early Friday morning. One person died at the scene, while another was transported to the hospital. Authorities have not ruled out speed or impairment as factors in the incident.
An 11-year-old boy named Kai Pavlovic has been missing for over a month in Burnaby, prompting ongoing police searches and public appeals for information. His family, deeply concerned, has lost contact with him since his relocation to British Columbia earlier this year. Authorities have not issued an Amber Alert, indicating no confirmed abduction or imminent danger.
Kiefer Sherwood scored a hat trick, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 shootout victory over the St. Louis Blues despite nine injuries, including top players. Goalie Kevin Lankinen excelled in the shootout, helping the Canucks improve to a .500 record. Coach Adam Foote praised the team's resilience amid ongoing injury challenges.
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will close overnight Friday due to a doctor shortage, reopening Saturday at 8 a.m. Emergency-trained nurses will remain on-site to assist patients and redirect care during the closure. The health authority urges anyone with life-threatening emergencies to call 911.