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Officers are working to locate Mr. Shestalo as well as any witnesses to this devastating incident. said IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Police say they will not be releasing the names of the deceased. 2022 A man accused of killing a Saskatchewan RCMP officer during a traffic stop has been ordered to stand trial for first-degree murder. A four-year long investigation by Vancouver Police has led to charges in the death of 15-year-old Alfred Wong. The names of the victims are not being released. UPDATE: 2 women dead following shooting in Chilliwack; suspect still at large, Former auto-wrecking site approved for 50-lot subdivision in west Abbotsford, Petition aims to delay development of Cooper farm in Abbotsford, Feds increase child benefit up to nearly $7K due to inflation, Low-flying helicopters inspect gas lines in Fraser Valley over coming weeks. Copyright 2022 Buzz Connected Media Inc. Alfred Wong's parents hold a photo of their son/ VPD, SUBSCRIBE TO DAILY HIVE'S NEWSLETTER FOR THE LATEST NEWS, Buzz Connected Media Inc. #400 1008 Homer Street, Vancouver, B.C. Another was 15-year-old Alfred Wong who was hit by a bullet while in the back of his parents' car. "Id like to acknowledge the Wong family and thank them for their patience throughout this investigation. A family affected by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy says they are disappointed after parole was granted for the semi-truck driver responsible for the fatal crash. The stock of small water meters used for new apartment and condominium units is in short supply and one city councillor is concerned it could delay occupancy permits for new developments and possession dates for tenants. doctors call epidural shortage 'distressing,' but say alternatives are available. The VPD statement says Wong was a young athlete and promising student at the time of his death. Young children in Quebec will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination next week, the province announced Thursday. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google When officers arrived, they found two people dead inside the residence and another man was arrested without incident. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen), Police called to scene in Crofton shortly after midnight on Saturday, Oct. 23. A new public washroom will be installed at Hoffer Park in Elora which can automatically clean and disinfect itself after each use. Edmontonians are being asked to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their commutes next week as Pope Francis arrives in the city as part of the Catholic Church's efforts toward reconciliation with Indigenous people. Dodd, who is a Duncan resident, is expected to appear in court to face the charges on Nov. 2. Police describe Shestalo as a white man who stands 5'9" and weighs 176 pounds. The team said Shestalo is considered armed and dangerous and advised anyone who sees him not to approach, but to call 911 immediately. As Waterloo Region District School Board attempts to restore its IT system after what its calling cyber incidents, CTV News has learned the breach is causing some staff and support workers to not get paid. Amid European countries being asked to cut their gas use in the face of ongoing uncertainty around energy supply from Russia, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been in talks for months with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about 'how Canada can be a solution.'. When officers arrived, they found one woman already deceased and a second suffering from life-threatening injuries. 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The race for the UCP's top job is heating up, and it's expected to get even hotter as the summer goes on. One was the person police believe to be the intended shooter, Kevin Whiteside, 23, who was "involved in gang life" according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). An Ontario woman says she's devastated at the thought of being forced to cancel her family's $35,000 trip due to delays acquiring passports for her two sons, especially after she followed all the rules. She was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, where she died from her injuries. "We hope that Alfreds death will be a catalyst for change in combating gang violence in the Greater Vancouver Area and that going forward there will be no more similar incidents," reads the statement. New data is revealing how much money Toronto residents need to make in order to afford to purchase a home in the city. Physicians in Saskatoon are assuring the public about alternative pain medications available in light of the epidural catheter kit shortage. Man accused of killing Sask. Inuit people will press Pope Francis to help return a retired Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse to face charges in Canada, a former political leader in the country's North said. A third person, a man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting and was treated at the scene. Timothy Pierotti, in the statement. Nanaimo RCMP are looking to identify a man believed to have shot another man in early July. In a statement, Wong's family thank the VPD. the event is being hosted by North Bay Pride. Investigators said they believe Shestalo knew the victims and the shooting was targeted. V6B 2X1. Canada Nickel, a mining company hoping to develop the Crawford deposit between Timmins and Cochrane, says it's identified a new method to capture CO2 emissions. On January 13, 2018, 15-year-old Wong was in the backseat of a vehicle with his family near East Broadway and Ontario Street, close to Indochine Kitchen and Bar. Toronto City Council will formally ask the Ford government to hand it greater control and autonomy over a number of matters as the province considers handing the mayor more executive authority. Quebec Premier Francois Legault is still refusing to put an end to the purchase of SUVs and pickup trucks, despite his concerns about global warming. Officers from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were called to a suspicious circumstance at a house in the 8600 block of Crofton Road shortly after midnight on Saturday, Oct. 23. Wong and 23-year-old Vancouver man Kevin Whiteside were killed. Privacy Policy and Receive direct access to our top content, contests and perks. Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz is denying ever paying an underage ballerina $75,000 for 'sexual favours,' as was alleged in a civil suit filed earlier this month in Nevada. A young Abbotsford, B.C., woman with disabilities claims she experienced ableism on a recent Air Canada flight. And while it has taken more than four years to arrive here, I was always confident this day would come, added Palmer. Gunfire was exchanged on the street as the Wong family passed by the restaurant in their car. Vancouver police release new info on anniversary of shooting that killed innocent bystander, Family of teenager killed in shooting speak out, talk about void in their lives. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. But tragically, Ms. Banfield is but one of his many, many victims. This has been an incredibly difficult time in their lives, said Palmer at a conference on Wednesday morning. I hope this arrest will bring them some sense of peace.. He was hit by a stray bullet. This was a long and complex investigation, which took some of VPDs most experienced homicide investigators across the country to secure and gather evidence, VPD Chief Adam Palmer said in a statement, announcing charges against Kane Carter for the January 2018 deaths of Wong and Whiteside. Investigators believe that Whiteside, who was involved in the gang lifestyle, came to the area to shoot a rival who was having dinner at a restaurant in the area. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The mayor of Airdrie is furious after Alberta Health Services announced that the city's urgent care centre will be closed overnights during the next eight weekends between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. A man is recovering in hospital tonight after he was shot in what police say was a daytime drive-by in northeast Calgary. The investigation is still in the preliminary stages, but police believe it was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public. Sign in or register for your free account. 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