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Tech Hygiene 101: Freshen up your gadgetsWe all rely on our tech devices daily, but how often do we clean them? Cleaning expert Melissa Maker is here to help us tackle the crumbs, gunk, and grime lurking in our earbuds, smartphones, and more. Get ready to give your gadgets a much-needed scrub!The Morning ShowAug 12
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Unsolved Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers casesMetro Vancouver Crime Stoppers executive director Linda Annis looks at two cases, including a string of residential break-ins in North Delta.Global BCAug 25
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Traffic Tips: Auto crime preventionKatelin Owsianski speaks with Staff Sgt. Eugene Lum of the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team about how you can deter car thieves from targeting your vehicle.Global News Morning BCAug 13
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Vancouver businesses take extreme measures to fight retail crimeGreg Wilson of the Retail Council of Canada discusses how frustrated business owners are fighting back against rising retail theft.Global News Morning BCAug 28
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New crime severity numbers for LangleyNew Crime Severity Index numbers show that Langley City had the highest score in the Lower Mainland with an increase of over 11 percent from 2022, and it’s more than double the provincial average. The Township of Langley, however, saw just over a 3 percent drop. Eric Woodward, the mayor of the Township of Langley...Global News Morning BCAug 10
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says arbitration call was needed in railway lockoutPrime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg today and defended his government’s move to call for binding arbitration and force an end to a work stoppage at the country’s two major railways.Aug 28
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Auto theft report warns of increase in violence, organized crime involvementA report from the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada details a significant increase in organized crime involvement in auto theft in Canada. The intelligence assessment also warns of an increase in violence associated with carjackings and auto theft. Carolyn Jarvis reports.CanadaAug 19
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Edmonton police say overall crime rate down, but violent crime trending upEdmonton police say the city’s crime rate was down 11 per cent in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, violent crime is up four per cent. It’s something police say continues to be a major concern for officers. Jaclyn Kucey reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 31
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Crime Stoppers campaign targets extortion in Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is running radio ads on Punjabi language radio stations. The ads urge anyone with information about ongoing extortion attempts to come forward and report it anonymously. There’s concern people with critical information are staying silent for fear of retribution.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 8
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Stats show a rise in violent crime in Saskatoon continues for second quarter of the yearWATCH: Board of Police Commissioners reviewing second quarter crime statistics shows significant rise in violent crime, meanwhile a drop in property crime police chief Cam McBrideCrimeAug 19
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B.C. drug deaths down in July, death toll remains grimNew data from the British Columbia Coroners Service shows year-over-year drug deaths were down every month so far this year, but 192 people still died in July due to unregulated drug toxicity. As Julia Foy reports, it comes as two people died in a suspected group overdose on Vancouver Island.Global News at 11 BCAug 31
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Markham man’s escape amid murder charge makes ‘stronger case’ for police: crime analystYork Regional Police confirm the prime suspect wanted in connection to the first degree murder of Markham realtor Yuk-Ying Anita Mui has fled to Hong Kong. As Noor Ra’fat finds out from experts in crime and international law, what happens next could be a complicated process that may strengthen police’s case against the accused.CanadaAug 29
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Vancouver thrift shop fed up with crime costs from vandals and thievesA thrift shop in downtown Vancouver says it is fed up with paying the price for dealing with crime to stay afloat. As Emily Lazatin reports, the owners believe the city is not doing enough to fix the core problem.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 16
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Crime Stoppers Unsolved CasesLinda Annis of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers reviews two unsolved cases, including a public daytime shooting in New Westminster last fall.Global News Morning BCJul 29
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‘Constant crime’ could lead to shuttering of convenience stores, Winnipeg councillors sayWinnipeg may be the long-running Slurpee capital, but two city councillors say a number of local 7-Eleven stores are at risk of closing due to crime. Daisy Woelk reports.CrimeAug 14
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Manitoba Premier announces $774K for Winnipeg’s Retail Theft Initiative to help cut down crimeManitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced $774,000 worth of funding for Winnipeg’s Retail Theft Initiative on Thursday, committing further resources to helping cut down crime in the city. This comes after a local 7-Eleven in Winnipeg’s West End was robbed six times in one day last Saturday.CrimeAug 29
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Toronto Police and Crime Stoppers offer up to $5K reward for auto theft tipsIn a joint press conference on Tuesday, Toronto Police Service (TPS) and Crime Stoppers officials announced that they will be joining forces on a new auto theft awareness campaign, as vehicle thefts and carjackings remain a concern among Torontonians. As incentive for people with knowledge of related crimes to call in with anonymous tips, Crime...CrimeAug 20
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Anti-crime petition launched in Chilliwack B.C. amid worrying statisticsThe latest statistics show, of the ten cities with the highest crime rates in Canada, half are right here in B.C. with Chilliwack near the top. Grace Ke spoke with one woman who says she’s had enough of the drug use and disorder, and has launched a petition calling for change.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 11
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Worker wearing hijab spat on in possible New Westminster hate crimePolice are investigating an assault in New Westminster as a possible hate crime. A woman wearing a hijab was allegedly spat on inside a local fast-food restaurant. Angela Jung has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 8
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Saskatchewan MP blames federal government for crime, homelessness and addiction problemsSaskatoon West MP Brad Redekopp has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blaming his government’s policies for issues like crime, homelessness and addiction but as Joshua Gwozdz reports, a local professor says he is shifting blame to the wrong people.Global News at 5 SaskatoonAug 6