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Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence. Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said in a blog post Monday - voluntary exit offer was available to eligible employees in Canada, India, UK and US.

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Missing Person for Location – Jasdeep Singh Heir
Jasdeep (25 yo) was last seen on October 21, 2026, in the 17000 blk of 26th Avenue, in Surrey.
He has not been seen or heard from since and police and family are concerned for his wellbeing.
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Following the Conservative Party of BC's election victory, Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson announced today that Kim Henderson, former Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the BC Public Service, will serve as Chair of the Government Transition Team.
#bcpoli

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B.C. Conservatives win majority government in B.C.
Doerkson set to become next Premier.
Eby accepts responsibility, resigns as BC NDP leader.
2026 B.C. Election Results:
Party (Seats Won - Projected)
B.C. Conservative Party - 64
B.C. NDP - 27
B.C. Green Party - 2

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An individual wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, Amritpal Singh Bath, has been arrested in Surrey. Connect Media Network spoke with Surrey Police Service media liaison Ian MacDonald (Oct. 22) to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Listen for more.

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Surrey Mayor elect Doug McCallum shows support for Lorne Doerkson at BC Conservatives rally in Surrey. Massive crowd cheered as McCallum said "Let's turn British Columbia Blue."
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Host Vijay Saini speaks with Christy Clark, former Premier of British Columbia. The discussion explores affordability, jobs, investment and the challenges shaping BC’s political future.
#ChristyClark #BCPolitics #BCElection2026
Full interview:
https://t.co/Zc85TL9mZs

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On the campaign trail in Surrey! 🚌 BC NDP Leader David Eby is making stops across the city today to connect with voters.
We hopped on the campaign bus for an exclusive, one-on-one conversation with @Dave_Eby
Listen here for the full interview:
#BCVotes #SurreyBC #BCPoli

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Richard Z. was relaxing at home, when he saw that someone won the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot with a ticket purchased in Quesnel. That prompted him to check his ticket, where he saw that he won the $46-million jackpot from the December 20, 2025 draw.
Photo and information: BCLC

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Richard Z. of Quesnel has won the #$46million Lotto 6/49 Goldball #jackpot from the December 20, 2025 draw.
The Quesnel resident first shared the news of his win with his wife.
With his windfall, Richard plans to travel and “move forward slowly.”
#LottoJackpot

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Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Liberal government will table its 2026 federal budget on Nov. 5.
The upcoming fiscal plan will be the second delivered under Prime Minister Mark Carney and comes as Canada's economy faces sharp headwinds from U.S. tariffs.

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Election results are tied between mayoral candidates in Lytton, BC
Denise O'Connor, the incumbent, and challenger Jennifer Thoss each received 45 votes.
The ballots from the election will undergo a judicial recount and bylaw indicates that a tie would be resolved by drawing a lot

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A humpback whale has been struck by a #BCFerries vessel in waters near Metro Vancouver.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada says in an email that they were alerted to the collision on Sunday, when the Queen of Surrey reportedly struck the whale near Keats and Grace islands in Howe Sound.

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Police have arrested a driver involved in a fatal crash on the #CoquihallaHighway on allegations of going in the wrong direction and was impaired. A 24 yo passenger in the SUV, a man from Surrey, died at the scene. 3 other men in the SUV were hospitalized with serious injuries.

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The fire has killed four and sent 39 to hospital, 19 in critical condition.
Among the dead are Sgt. Morgan Wong of Edmonton, Pte. Shaun Farrell of Prince Albert, Sask., Pte. Aidan Goulding of North Vancouver, and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark of Langley, B.C.

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'United in grief'
The House of Commons held a moment of silence on Monday to honour the dead and wounded after a ferocious fire ripped through Canadian Forces Base Wainwright's training grounds in Alberta on Saturday.
Condolences and concern were shared for deceased and injured.

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Images in sequence:
Private Aidan Goulding, 23, is shown in a photo alongside his mother and brother.
Sgt. Morgan Wong, 26.
Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Photo credits: The Canadian Press

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Just in: SPS confirms traffic has been reopened on #Highway99 following the earlier multi-vehicle collision.
BCEHS paramedics provided emergency medical care to a total of 13 people, 2 people were transported to hospital in serious-stable condition, including 1 by air ambulance.

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Multi-vehicle collision involving a semi truck and trailer, a bus, and several vehicles. The number and type of vehicles are unknown. There are no reported serious injuries. One person has been transported to hospital with minor injuries.

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Update on Highway 99 traffic: Police and traffic control are working to clear the significant back up of vehicles along the #highway99 and 91. SPS is working with Surrey Fire Services, BCEHS, Delta Police, and the City of Surrey to manage the traffic and clear it safely.
#DriveBC