B.C. crime news: Police seek help identifying tattooed suspect

Pride Toronto is facing a significant financial shortfall due to several corporate sponsors withdrawing their support, a situation attributed by the festival’s executive director to a decline in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives among American companies following the Trump administration. This development raises concerns about the future sustainability of the festival. More Context

B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee's WarningB.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee emphasized that governments must not expedite major projects at the cost of First Nations rights, stating that lack of early consultation will lead to court challenges that will ultimately delay such projects. More Context

Summary Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon rejected the Bloc Québécois’ proposal to split Bill C-5 into two parts for separate study, arguing it addresses urgent economic needs and mobilizes support for national projects. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the bill's passage as a top priority before the House recess on June 20, despite concerns from the Assembly of First Nations regarding insufficient consultation time, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre supported fast-tracking without consensus. The bill...

Summary Mounties are actively searching for Lilly and Jack Sullivan, two Nova Scotia siblings missing since May 2, 2025. Despite conducting lie detector tests, reviewing surveillance footage, and collecting numerous tips, investigators have found no evidence of abduction and have not confirmed the children's status. The search involves multiple RCMP units and specialized teams, with extensive searches conducted at their home and surrounding areas, as the children's stepfather, Daniel Martell, claims they likely slipped outside...

BC Ferries has sparked controversy after awarding a shipbuilding contract to China's CMI Weihai, a decision criticized by Conservative MP Jeff Kibble, who accused the Liberal government of undermining Canadian interests while providing $30 million in subsidies. Despite concerns from B.C. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth about the implications of sourcing from a country perceived as economically aggressive, he stated BC Ferries is independent and he cannot block the deal. BC Ferries' CEO defended the choice,...

A B.C. man, Mark Keenan, avoided jail time for child pornography charges after a judge deemed his collection of six images "relatively modest." Judge Andrew Tam sentenced him to a conditional two-year sentence, partially due to Keenan's community ties and lack of prior criminal history. Despite Keenan's claims of conducting an undercover sting operation, evidence of his arousal by the images and graphic communications undermined his defense; he will serve the first 18 months under...