Harjot Singh, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Taranveer Singh, a 19-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Dayajeet Singh Billing, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place contrary to section 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

SPS authorities informed that the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.

On February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:50 am,  SPS members assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were patrolling in Surrey’s Crescent Beach neighbourhood when reports came in of shots fired and a small fire outside a residence near Crescent Road and 132 Street. The three accused were arrested by SPS officers a short time later near 28 Avenue and 140 Street after getting into a rideshare vehicle.

SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation and the three men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences.

All three have been remanded in custody until February 5, 2026. SPS has confirmed they are all foreign nationals and has engaged Canada Border Services Agency.

SPS  has  released  the photos of Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Dayajeet Singh Billing after determining that the disclosure is necessary to assist with the ongoing police investigation.  SPS hopes that the public release of images of Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh, and Dayajeet Singh Billing can prompt additional witnesses, victims, or associates to come forward with relevant information regarding the activities of one or more on the morning of or before February 1, 2026.

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This week’s offerings will add to the $15.5 billion of Canada green bonds issued since March 2022 under five previous transactions that issued bonds with maturities from 7 to 30 years. For this issuance, the government plans to issue a new 10-year green bond. This follows the October 2025 issuance of a new $1 billion 30-year bond and the $1.5 billion re-opening of the 7-year bond that was first issued in February 2025, both of which saw robust demand.

In June 2025, the government released the Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report 2023-24. Canada releases allocation and impact reports for investors and interested parties on an annual basis until full allocation of the net proceeds is achieved. These allocation reports detail the green eligible expenditures funded with the proceeds of each bond, while impact reports outline the environmental benefits of the expenditures and related social impacts where data is available.

Canada’s green bond program, launched in March 2022, is advancing Canada’s investments in clean growth, renewable energy, climate action, and environmental protection. Green bonds unlock private capital to speed up projects such as green infrastructure and nature conservation.

The government remains committed to regular green bond issuances. Projects funded by green bonds will grow Canada’s economy and create jobs across the country. Mobilizing capital through green bonds is an important tool of Canada’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Government of Canada’s green bonds will meet demand from investors seeking green investment opportunities backed by Canada’s AAA credit rating, while contributing to the development of a stronger sustainable finance market both domestically and globally.

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At approximately 3:50 am, members of SPS  assigned to Project Assurance, working in collaboration with SPS’s Major Crime Section, were in the area of 129 Street and 84 Avenue when they heard what they believed was a gun shot.

SPS officers quickly located a suspect vehicle and stopped it, taking the driver and a passenger into custody. During the arrest,  a loaded handgun was discovered and seized. Project Assurance is an initiative in which SPS proactively patrols neighbourhoods  and business areas,  targeted by extortion and extortion-related shootings.

SPS’s Major Crime Section took over the investigation and two men have now been charged with Criminal Code offences.

Harshdeep Singh, a 20-year-old male, has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.

Hanspreet Singh, a 21-year-old male, has been charged with one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Both Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh have been remanded in custody until January 30. They are both foreign nationals and SPS has engaged Canada Border Services Agency.

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As per survey,  Physicians in  Canada spend an average of nine hours per week, or nearly one-fifth of their total working time, on administrative tasks, amounting to about 42.7 million hours per year nationwide. Of this time, respondents estimate that 47% is spent on unnecessary tasks, representing approximately 19.8 million hours. This unnecessary time is equivalent to the work of 9,093 full-time physicians, or about 9% of Canada’s active physician workforce.

“Health care challenges, such as long wait times, emergency department closures, and staffing shortages, affect everyone, including family doctors that own practices. Doctors are spending too much time on work that could be eliminated entirely or done by someone else. Cutting red tape isn’t optional anymore, it’s a critical solution we can’t afford to ignore,” said Corinne Pohlmann, CFIB executive vice-president of advocacy.

Eliminating the 20 million hours of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks,  doctors face annually would free up the equivalent of 9,000 full time physicians, according to Losing doctors to desk work: Canadian physicians lose 20 million hours each year to red tape Opens survey.  The findings were released today as part of CFIB’s 17th annual Red Tape Awareness Week.

Most physicians (85%) said unnecessary work stems mainly from health-system processes, insurance companies (76%), government forms (59%), pharmacies (58%), and electronic record systems (51%). The most demanding tasks include insurance paperwork, referrals and test requisitions, and electronic documentation. The Disability Tax Credit, private insurance forms, and Canada Pension Plan Disability are among the most time-consuming forms.

The impact goes beyond lost time. Almost all (93%) of doctors say it disrupts work-life balance, 95% feel less fulfilled professionally, while 90% link it to burnout. More than half plan to cut their hours because of administrative burden, and 25% are even considering early retirement.

For individual doctors that means reclaiming up to 199 hours a year, more than a full month of working time.

If the administrative burden on physicians is reduced,  most doctors (79%) would reinvest the freed-up time to improve their work-life balance, 44% would spend more time with existing patients, and 43% would take on new ones , a strong majority (72%) support eliminating some administrative tasks and better system integration, particularly through the interoperability of patient care records (71%), Other top recommendations include simplifying insurer processes, delegating duties to other health professionals, and providing protected, paid administrative time and  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is another potential solution to save time and free up resources, with 28% of physicians currently using at least one AI scribe tool and another 42% expressing interest.

“Reducing paperwork would ease stress and give doctors more time for quality patient care, professional growth and personal well-being. Even small cuts to the physician administrative burden can make a big difference for millions of Canadians,” said Keyli Loeppky, CFIB director of interprovincial affairs.

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The new judges are Micah Rankin, Charles Hutchison  and Jodi Michaels.

Rankin will be assigned by the judiciary to Victoria. Rankin has more than 18 years of legal experience, having served as chair of the board of directors of Access Pro Bono and as pro bono counsel for several organizations, including the BC Civil Liberties Association. In 2011, Rankin was a founding member of Thompson Rivers University’s faculty of law, returning to practice in 2018 with the Ministry of Attorney General, before transitioning to the BC Prosecution Service’s Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions Unit in 2020. In recognition of professional excellence, Rankin was appointed King’s Counsel in 2023.

Hutchinson, who will be assigned by the judiciary to Prince George, brings more than 12 years of legal experience. Upon being called to the bar in 2013, Hutchinson opened a private practice in Prince George, focused on criminal defence, family law and child-protection matters. Since 2017, Hutchinson has also served as a local agent for Legal Aid BC in the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James area, overseeing intake services and working and travelling throughout northern B.C.

Michaels will be assigned by the judiciary to Dawson Creek. Michaels brings more than 13 years of legal experience across criminal, family and civil litigation. After being called to the bar in 2012, Michaels opened a practice handling criminal defence, family litigation and parents’ counsel work, as well as a broad range of civil matters, including civil forfeiture proceedings, ICBC plaintiff litigation, and residential tenancy and property disputes.

Judges are appointed after a multi-step process that starts with interested lawyers applying and the Judicial Council of B.C. reviewing the candidates. The council is a statutory body made up of the chief judge, an associate chief judge, other judges, lawyers and members from outside the legal profession. The council recommends potential judges to the attorney general, with the final appointment made through a cabinet order-in-council. Although judges are assigned to a judicial region, many use technology, such as videoconferencing, for court proceedings, enabling the court to provide timely access to justice for all British Columbians. Judges also travel regularly throughout the province to meet demands.

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“Too many families in Quebec are still looking for a home that meets their needs. Municipalities need reliable, well‑adapted infrastructure to make that possible. By working closely with the Government of Quebec, we’re creating the conditions to speed up homebuilding, remove barriers, and deliver real solutions for communities.”  Said  Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.

In order to ensure the harmonized deployment of Build Canada Homes in Quebec, in line with its priorities and jurisdictions, the governments of Canada and Quebec have signed a memorandum of understanding to guide their collaboration. Through a joint Collaboration Table, the two governments will work together to fund affordable housing projects aligned with shared priorities, simplify and accelerate approval processes, and ensure better coordination between government, municipal, and community partners.

The Government of Canada announced a $6 billion pan Canadian envelope for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to accelerate the construction and upgrading of infrastructure that is essential for housing: drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and certain solid waste solutions.

“The agreement announced   a major step forward in housing. It is significant and fully respects Quebec’s jurisdiction, priorities, and legislative framework.”said Caroline Proulx, Minister Responsible for Housing and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women.

Recognizing that accelerating residential construction necessarily requires major infrastructure investments, the two governments also announced the signing of the Agreement on the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Under this agreement, the federal government will invest nearly $1 billion, which Quebec will be able to use in accordance with its guidelines and territorial needs to modernize and develop essential infrastructure—particularly in the areas of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater—necessary for the completion of new housing projects.

CHIF helps communities secure the infrastructure capacity needed to support more housing and increase density. Funding can be invested in projects that improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, as well as initiatives to preserve existing capacity, enhance network reliability, or implement waste diversion measures to reduce landfilling.

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The survey also shows that many business owners are no longer reporting crime, signaling a growing loss of confidence in the public safety system. Owners say they often do not report incidents because they do not expect a timely response or meaningful follow-up.

“When businesses tell us they no longer call the police or file reports, that’s a serious warning sign,” said Ryan Mitton, CFIB’s Director of Legislative Affairs for B.C. “We are hearing that confidence in the system is breaking down. Crime is not only becoming more common for small businesses, but increasingly something they feel forced to manage on their own.”

For many businesses, particularly in downtown cores and commercial corridors, crime and street disorder have become part of daily operations. Owners report repeated theft and vandalism, higher spending on security measures, and growing concerns about staff being harassed or threatened while at work or closing up at night.

The CFIB survey further revealed that among B.C. businesses 85% say the taxes they pay do not translate to improvements in community safety, 60% of owners are concerned about their personal safety, and the safety of staff and customers, due to crime and community safety issues, fewer than four in ten businesses are satisfied with the response time or service provided by law enforcement when calling about a crime or community safety issue. A similar share say they “always” file a police report.

Survey results are based on responses from 332 CFIB members between October 9-24, 2025. Though police authorities are repeatedly saying that they are taking required steps to improve safety and security of residents while authorities have also increased the required budget.

“We are hearing that crimes are going unreported because businesses say they are losing faith in the administration of B.C.’s justice system,” added Mitton. “While some new programs like CSTEP show early promise, B.C. businesses still need their governments to enforce the law, improve service levels and provide financial grants to businesses in need of security upgrades or vandalism repairs.”

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“Canadians are already experiencing the impacts of a changing climate, from extreme heat to increased risks to communities and infrastructure. This latest global temperature forecast provides important, science-based information to help governments, decision-makers, and communities better understand what lies ahead and plan accordingly.” Said Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature.

Based on current modelling, the global mean temperature in 2026 is predicted to fall in the range of 1.35 °C and 1.53 °C above pre-industrial levels, meaning that global temperatures will remain at least 1.0 °C above pre-industrial levels for the 13th consecutive year. Looking ahead, Canada’s long-term forecasts indicate that the period from 2026 to 2030 will likely be the hottest five-year period on record.

Produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis, the forecast is based on a made-in-Canada climate prediction system that provides early insight into expected global temperature conditions. This means that governments, industry, and communities can use this data with confidence while planning for the impacts of a warming climate.

The 2026 global mean temperature forecast predicts a range of 1.35 °C to 1.53 °C above pre-industrial levels (from 1850 to 1900), with a central estimate of 1.44 °C. This will be the 13th consecutive year that global temperatures exceed 1.0 °C above pre-industrial levels.

To address the drivers of rising global temperatures, the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce emissions. This includes measures outlined in Budget 2025 and the Climate Competitiveness Strategy—such as the enhanced oil and gas methane and landfill methane regulations announced last month—strengthening our industrial carbon markets and cementing Canada as a clean energy superpower. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions protects human health and reduces climate impacts while supporting economic growth. These efforts help strengthen communities, protect the environment, and support Canada’s transition to a cleaner and more competitive economy.

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“This seizure is a great example of the excellent work and collaboration between the CBSA, the OPP and BEST. Partnerships and information sharing between law enforcement agencies yield real results for Canadians. The CBSA is committed to protecting the border and keeping illicit narcotics off our streets. ”said  Michael Prosia, Regional Director General, Southern Ontario Region CBSA.

In December 2025, OPP members from the multi-agency Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST), which includes the CBSA, initiated an intelligence-led investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity and the alleged importation of heroin from the U.S. into Canada.

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, based on intelligence from the OPP, CBSA Intelligence and the National Targeting Centre identified a suspect tractor trailer attempting to enter Canada at the Peace Bridge port of entry. Upon primary inspection, border services officers referred the tractor trailer for examination. With the assistance of a CBSA detector dog, border services officers detected and seized 42 kg of suspected heroin concealed in the trailer. The CBSA also seized the tractor and trailer as offence-related property, and two cellphones. All seized items were turned over to the custody of the OPP.

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $6.98 million. This investigation remains ongoing.

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The projects were selected following a call for applications that was launched in June 2024. The investments made through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative help advance the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan and the National Adaptation Strategy and support municipalities across Canada to build long-term climate resilience.

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