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Quebec murder suspect arrested in Burnaby

Lee Van Smath Germain, one of three people charged in the 2022 homicide of Sébastien Giroux in Montreal, was arrested in Burnaby, B.C., after police executed a search warrant and he was remanded to await transfer to Quebec to face the murder charge. The arrest exemplifies cross‑country police collaboration among Quebec investigators, the CFSEU-BC, and Vancouver-area agencies.

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Langley hosts 33rd annual burn camp for kids

Sixty-inclusive 59 kids aged 8 to 18 kick off the 33rd annual summer camp for burn survivors with a Langley-hosted kickoff by IAFF Local 4550, as campers from BC and the Yukon prepare for a week-long program in Squamish. The event featured volunteers, counselors, and ten former campers acting as junior counsellors, with organizers noting the significance of showing up for these youth and this being the first time Local 4550 hosted the opening ceremonies.

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BC SPCA launches record $1.9M lottery

The BC SPCA launched its biggest 50/50 Lottery for Animals in Need with a top prize of up to $1.9 million, running a July 21 start with tickets at $15, three for $40, or six for $60 and closing September 18, to fund animal care and protective services after helping about 135,000 animals in 2025. Past winners have hailed from across British Columbia, and organizers say the draw supports medical care, investigations, and pet-family programs through the funds.

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