An armed suspect is at large near the Canada/U-S border in Abbotsford. Police spokesman Constable Ian MacDonald says officers are assisting U-S border guards after shots were fired on the American side. "An incident had taken place on the U-S side of the border, between U-S border officials and two suspects, but there was an exchange of … [Read more...]
Border Services respond to raid allegations
March 14, 2013 by
The Canadian Border Services Agency says what is being reported as a series of raids of Metro Vancouver construction sites Wednesday -- detaining illegal migrant workers -- is not correct. In a written statement the CBSA says agents only went to one worksite looking for a man with a long criminal history who had previously been deported … [Read more...]
A few hundred gather at Peace Arch border in support of Idle No More movement
January 5, 2013 by
A few hundred people have gathered at the Peace Arch Border for a rally in support of the Idle No More movement. The crowd has formed a circle below the Peace Arch and with flags waving in the breeze, song and the sound of drums has been ringing out. Those gathered are there for various reason, but they're all there in support of the … [Read more...]
Drug bust at Abbotsford-Huntingdon border crossing
December 7, 2012 by
More than 20 kilograms of suspected cocaine were intercepted earlier this week by border guards at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon crossing. The drugs were hidden in the trailer of a commercial vehicle carrying produce from California. Canadian Border Service officers detected problems with the wall of the trailer during an inspection on … [Read more...]
Major pot bust at border
November 27, 2012 by
A 54-year old man is facing charges after border guards seized more than 30 kilograms of marijuana over the weekend. It happened at the Boundary Bay crossing Saturday after a pick-up with BC plates was inspected. The drugs had an estimated street value of nearly $ 700-thousand. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Provincial NDP want migrant Chinese mining workers stopped at the border
October 23, 2012 by
The NDP's mining critic wants Chinese migrant workers coming to BC for coal mining jobs to be denied entry into the country until some things are sorted out. Doug Donaldson says Jobs minister Pat Bell has said he is investigating claims the workers were charged to take the work, but "In the meantime I think that while this investigation is underway … [Read more...]
Family of wounded border guard issues statement
October 18, 2012 by
They say they've experienced every possible emotion. And they're grateful Lori is alive. The family of shooting victim Lori Bowcock has now issued a statement. Bowcock is the border guard who was shot in the neck by a distraught man on Tuesday at the Peace Arch border crossing.That man later took his own life. Lori continues to recover at Royal … [Read more...]
Update on Peace Arch border crossing
October 17, 2012 by
The Canada Border Services Agency says the customs officer who was shot yesterday remains in stable condition in hospital. In a statement the agency adds Lori Bowcock is on the road to recovery and surrounded by family. The agency says Peace Arch crossing will remain closed northbound for entry into Canada until Thursday morning at eight. It … [Read more...]
Shot border guard identified
October 17, 2012 by
We're learning more about the border guard who was shot in the neck yesterday afternoon at the Peace Arch border crossing. The woman is Lori Bowcock, who worked up until the spring with the Ontario Provincial Police. "She worked at the provincial communication centre located in London, Ontario, as a dispatcher. And she was also a member of the … [Read more...]
UPDATES: Border officer in hospital after mid-afternoon shooting
October 16, 2012 by
Police are now giving us a little more information after a border officer was shot this afternoon shortly before two at the Peace Arch crossing. The woman was confronted by a man in a van with Washington State plates. Surrey RCMP Corporal Bert Paquet says the motive is unknown. "We're working on that with all available resources at the scene … [Read more...]
