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A 78-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street during heavy rain in Vancouver. The incident occurred at about 11 a.m. on November 6 at the intersection of Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue. The woman was crossing Dunbar Street in an unmarked crosswalk when she was struck by a Lexus sedan. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The woman was transported to Vancouver General Hospital by ambulance, but she died in hospital the following day. "Witnesses noted it was heavily raining at the time of the collision," said Sergeant Adam Donaldson of the Vancouver Police Department. "The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been laid at this time." This incident marks Vancouver's 13th fatal traffic collision of the year.
FINTRAC has coordinated with the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the imposition of sanctions against eight Canadian money services businesses.FINTRAC works regularly with foreign financial intelligence units to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion. Through bilateral agreements, the Centre is able to disclose intelligence to financial intelligence units worldwide.The Centre has also taken aggressive action on its own in relation to money services businesses dealing in virtual currency. Since the beginning of 2026, FINTRAC has revoked the registrations of 161 money services businesses, more than the last three years combined.Over the past year, the Centre imposed administrative monetary penalties on nine money services businesses for more than $198 million for a variety of violations, including failing to register with FINTRAC and failing to report large virtual currency transactions. These are among the largest regulatory penalties in Canadian history.With the passage of C-12 in March 2026, the Government of Canada increased the potential criminal offence for operating without a valid money services business registration, including, on conviction on indictment, a fine of not more than $5,000,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than five years, or both.Over the past year, FINTRAC also disclosed 28 cases of non-compliance in relation to money services businesses to law enforcement, providing information that would be relevant to investigating or prosecuting criminal non-compliance of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.In September 2025, the RCMP Money Laundering Investigative Team seized more than $56 million in cryptocurrency – the largest crypto seizure in Canadian history. The investigation found that a business involved failed to register with FINTRAC as a money services business. The cryptocurrency exchange platform was dismantled by Canadian law enforcement.Under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, FINTRAC is prohibited from disclosing information on compliance actions in relation to specific businesses, except in the case of a public notice regarding the imposition of an administrative monetary penalty.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is launching a traffic safety campaign, Project Vigilance, to raise awareness about how to stay safe while driving, riding or walking during the longer hours of darkness this season. “We’re seeing serious incidents on the roads. This includes a woman killed while riding an e-scooter over the weekend, a pedestrian killed, and a seven-year-old child hit by a vehicle,” says VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson. “The clocks aren’t turning back so we need to be a little more aware of the darkness and our surroundings this season.”Every day, there will be fewer daylight hours until the winter solstice on Dec. 21, which is the shortest day of the year. Officers will be targeting high-risk intersections and corridors, including school zones. “We’ll be targeting speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, jaywalking, and lack of helmets, among other behaviours that can cause harm,” says Donaldson. “In Vancouver, we love to wear black and carry black umbrellas. If you can clip a reflector to a bag or your clothing, it’ll help drivers see you.” An e-scooter safety awareness campaign in September saw more than 1,275 warnings and tickets handed out with the majority handed out as warnings. This campaign may include less warnings and more tickets. Rules of the road reminders:Follow the posted speed limits. The max speed for e-scooters is 25km/h.Driving or riding under the influence of alcohol/drugs or using a mobile device/cellphone while driving or riding is illegal.Helmets are mandatory for all ages while cycling on public roads and bike lanes.Riding on sidewalks is prohibited unless a traffic sign explicitly permits it.Doubling is not allowed.A white front light and a red rear light/reflector must be used on bikes between sunset and sunrise. E-scooters must have front and rear lights.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) arrested a man and seized a loaded handgun after a vehicle stop in the early morning hours of November 8, 2026, in central Surrey.On November 8, at approximately 1:37 am, an SPS Frontline officer observed a white Porsche driving in the area, accelerating, driving through a red light and evading police. With the assistance of SPS Project Assurance members, the vehicle was successfully stopped, and the driver was identified and arrested. A search of the vehicle subsequent to arrest located a loaded firearm in the vehicle.Charges have now been approved against Paramveer Singh Deol, an 18-year-old from Surrey.The eight charges approved by the BC Prosecution Service are:Failing to stop for policeOperating a vehicle in a manner dangerous to the publicOccupying a vehicle with firearm insidePossession of a loaded firearm without a licencePossession of a prohibited, restricted or non-restricted firearm without a registration certificateCareless transport of a firearm, 9mm pistolFailure to comply with release order by possessing a firearmFailure to comply with release order by occupying the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle Deol is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Quesnel RCMP arrested the suspect in a liquor store robbery.On November 6, 2026, at approximately 1:02 p.m., the Quesnel RCMP responded to a report of two men fighting at the West Side Liquor Store. Police attended and learned that an employee of the store had attempted to stop a man from leaving without paying. When the employee attempted to intervene and stop the suspect, he was assaulted.Police were able to identify the suspect in the robbery from video surveillance. At approximately 3:00 p.m., the suspect was located and arrested. Charges have been laid against 37-year-old, Ryan Kozuchar, for robbery, assault with a weapon and resisting arrest. He is being held in custody pending court. “Police want to remind people of the dangers of confronting those involved with criminal activity. Their behaviour can be unpredictable and they may be violent, or carrying weapons,” says Sgt. Clay Kronebusch. “Luckily the employee did not receive any serious injuries during this incident.”
The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the owners of numerous items of recovered property believed to have been stolen from logging operations, fire suppression sites, and other industrial work locations. The items were recovered at approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, from a vehicle located on Jackson Road. (pictures attached)"We believe many of these items are connected to thefts that may never have been reported to police,"said Inspector Donovan Tait, Operations Officer, Nanaimo RCMP. "We encourage anyone working in the forestry, logging, wildfire suppression, construction, or industrial sectors to carefully review the photographs and contact investigators if they recognize any of the recovered items."Anyone who believes the recovered property may belong to them is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345. Callers should be prepared to provide identifying details, serial numbers, proof of ownership, or other information that can help confirm ownership.
In early October Burnaby RCMP officers stopped a commercial vehicle driving north on Royal Oak Avenue approaching the steep downhill grade at Oakmount Crescent. The vehicle was operating on a road not designated as a truck route. What was discovered next was enough to have it placed out of service. Cst. Kevin Connolly, Burnaby RCMP’s Designated Commercial Vehicle Inspector, conducted a complete inspection of the vehicle. At the time of the stop, a significant air leak was heard with the truck struggling to maintain a normal air pressure level and the spring brake (parking / emergency) was observed to be partially engaged with all six brakes running hot, creating a harsh burning smell. During the inspection, the primary air line causing the air leak ruptured and the air brake system failed. Had this occurred while the vehicle was descending the hill, the driver likely would have lost all braking ability, potentially causing a catastrophic collision at or near the busy intersection of Royal Oak Avenue and Deer Lake Parkway. While the braking system failure was enough to place this truck out of service, this was not the only safety issue observed. Officers observed the following additional infractions:Overweight front axle;Insecure cargo;The driver was not wearing a seat belt. In total, seven tickets were issued totalling $1,547. The vehicle was placed out of service and ordered to an inspection facility.
A 27-year-old wrestler was killed after gunfire erupted during a clash between two rival groups in the Mehtabgarh neighborhood of Kapurthala, local authorities said.According to initial reports, an ongoing dispute between the two parties escalated into violence when shots were fired. The victim was struck by a bullet during the altercation and died at the scene.Family members and neighbors rushed the young man to a nearby civil hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.The victim, who was a local wrestler, had been married only a short time ago. News of the fatal shooting has sparked outrage and grief throughout the community, particularly among local residents and the wrestling community.Local authorities are investigating the incident.
London’s Southwark Crown Court sentenced comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10 years and six months in prison following his conviction for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009. Presiding Judge Joel Bennathan described Brand as a "sexual predator" who displayed a casual disregard for women, while prosecutors noted that London’s Metropolitan Police are actively investigating him for additional alleged sexual offenses.
Nvidia's stock dropped over 4 percent following the announcement of an independent board investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation involving a former executive from partner company Megaspeed. Despite Huang admitting in an employee letter to marital infidelity while committing full cooperation, the board emphasized that there is currently no evidence that national security or trade secrets were compromised. The probe, occurring alongside broader AI industry political pressure following US midterm election results and data center ballot restrictions, has put Huang's leadership under scrutiny, though market analysts consider his removal unlikely even as wider tech indexes rallied.Image: Wikimedia Commons
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