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Suspect charged in Langley, B.C., attack that left woman with ‘severe burns,' RCMP say
Days after an alarming attack in Langley, B.C., that left a woman hospitalized with 'severe burns,' a suspect has been arrested and charged. Langley RCMP previously said the 37-year-old victim appeared to have been 'deliberately exposed to an unknown substance' in a targeted assault. Authorities said they found the woman in distress near 203 Street and Fraser Highway last Saturday, but have since determined the attack happened blocks away, at 204 Street and Logan Avenue. Langley RCMP arrested Samantha Elizabeth Florence Hall, 25, in connection with the case on Tuesday. 'Officers from our Serious Crime Unit worked tirelessly for the past several days to advance this investigation,' said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, in a statement. No other details on the incident have been shared with the public. Investigators are still piecing together the circumstances leading up to the attack, Sharoom said. Hall has been charged with one count of aggravated assault, and remains in custody pending her next court appearance. Authorities asked any witnesses who haven't already spoken with police to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.
CTV News
2 hours ago
- Health
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Death of at least one dog prompts warning about toxic algae in B.C. lake
A veterinary clinic in the B.C. Interior shared this image of blue green algae after a dog died from suspected exposure in July of 2025. (Credit: Facebook/kelownablackmountainvet) The B.C. SPCA is out with a warning for pet owners after 'at least one' dog's death and multiple canine illnesses linked to toxic blue-green algae in a lake in B.C.'s Interior. The animal welfare organization posted an alert to social media Wednesday saying one fatality has been confirmed this month in a pet that came into contact with toxic cyanobacteria, in Nicola Lake. 'These harmful algae blooms can produce toxins that are extremely dangerous to pets. Even a quick swim or lick of contaminated water can cause serious illness,' the B.C. SPCA's post said. 'Before letting your dog swim or drink from lakes, ponds, or streams, check for posted advisories and avoid any water that looks discoloured, scummy, or has a strange smell.' An alert from the province's chief veterinarian also notes there have been two suspected cases of poisoning reported this July in pets after swimming in Nicola Lake. The potentially deadly blooms are most common in stagnant freshwater bodies like lakes and ponds. However, they can also develop in faster-moving rivers and streams, and sometimes in places like fountains or birdbaths, according to the alert. Signs cyanobacteria may be present include: 'discoloured water, ranging from green, to blue, red, purple or brown; unusual water surface textures that resemble paint or streaks, pea-soup, foam, scum, grass clippings, clumps or mats; and the presence of dead wild birds or fish.' But the notice also notes the blooms are not always visible and the presence of toxins can't always be determined just by looking at the water. 'Blooms are not always obvious, and you can't tell whether a bloom is toxic by looking at it. If you suspect there is a bloom you should assume toxins may be present,' the advisory continues. 'Toxins can also persist after a bloom has dissipated or moved, so if there has been a recent bloom in the area, you should use caution before entering the water, even if the bloom is no longer visible.' The blooms are also toxic to humans, but pets are particularly vulnerable to serious illness and fatal poisoning due to the amount of water they ingest while swimming or playing. BC Parks has an advisory posted for Nicola Lake, saying 'a number' of algae blooms have been reported, and urging people to keep their pets out of the water. More information on the toxic algae and is available online.
CBC
3 hours ago
- Politics
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Trade war 'existential crisis' shouldn't fall on backs of First Nations, says BCAFN regional chief
B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee says lawmakers should not skirt around environmental assessments to fast-track major projects. He tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot that any response to the trade war with the U.S. must also uphold Indigenous rights.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- Climate
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No tsunami risk in B.C. after earthquake near Alaska: officials
A tsunami hazard sign is seen in Tofino, B.C., in this undated file photo. Officials have determined there is no risk of a tsunami in B.C. after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake rattled off the coast of Alaska Wednesday, according to officials. EmergencyInfoBC posted to social media just before 2 p.m. telling people to 'stand by for B.C.-specific info.' Roughly 20 minutes later, an update advised there was no danger of a tsunami hitting B.C. A tsunami warning is, however, in effect for portions of Alaska. The quake was located roughly 80 kilometres south of Sand Point, measured at a depth of approximately 35 kilometres, according to U.S. officials. The warning covers parts south Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, from Kennedy entrance to Unimak Pass. The U.S. National Weather Service uses a four-level ranking system to inform the public about tsunami risk, with a warning representing the highest level of danger. 'A tsunami warning is issued when a tsunami with the potential to generate widespread inundation is imminent, expected, or occurring,' according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System. 'Warnings alert the public that dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents is possible and may continue for several hours after initial arrival.' Additionally, warnings trigger emergency officials to 'take action' which can include evacuations, where necessary.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- Climate
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B.C. tsunami risk ‘being evaluated' after earthquake near Alaska
A tsunami hazard sign is seen in Tofino, B.C., in this undated file photo. The potential tsunami risk to B.C. is being evaluated after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake rattled off the coast of Alaska Wednesday, according to officials. EmergencyInfoBC posted to social media just before 2 p.m. telling people to 'stand by for B.C.-specific info.' A tsunami warning is in effect for portions of Alaska. The quake was located roughly 80 kilometres south of Sandspit, measured at a depth of approximately 35 kilometres, according to U.S. officials. This is a developing story more to come.
