Stray‑Bullet Killing, Surrey Police Collisions & U.S. Alcohol Ban — Vancouver Wednesday

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85-year-old Burnaby man killed by a stray bullet inside his home. IHIT said Chang Yong Cho was struck inside his Burnaby home on Aug. 30 and found deceased later that day; investigators have identified a group of youths who may be involved and are urging them to come forward, Sgt. Freda Fong said.
Six people dead or seriously injured in 12 months from Surrey Police collisions, MLA asks for review. Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko called on the Solicitor General for a provincial review after six deaths or serious injuries in 12 months; the latest collision during a traffic stop on Labour Day left a pedestrian with life‑threatening injuries while the IIO investigates.

B.C. unveils border signs declaring “will NEVER be the 51st state.” Premier David Eby unveiled signs for the B.C.–Washington border saying “Strong, proud and will NEVER be the 51st state,” and held the announcement hours after counter‑tariffs on nearly $28 billion of U.S. goods took effect, as he urged support for Buy BC.
Children First Canada names online harms the top threat to Canadian children. The 2026 report says online harms now top its annual threats list, notes Canada ranks 22nd of 37 high‑income countries on UNICEF’s Child Wellbeing Index, and calls on the federal government to pass a stronger Safe Social Media Act this fall.

B.C. wineries brace for U.S. ban on most Canadian alcohol imports this month. Okanagan producers warned the U.S. move to ban most Canadian alcohol imports will cut export sales; Lightning Rock Winery owner Ron Kubek said losing roughly 500 cases a year equals about $120,000–$150,000 in annual sales, and Wine Growers BC CEO Jeff Guignard warned of cross‑border damage.
Forestry groups tell Premier Eby the industry is at a “breaking point.” A coalition including the BC Council of Forest Industries and the Truck Loggers Association asked Eby to form a crisis group to cut costs and remove regulatory barriers, and urged raising economically viable harvest to 45 million cubic metres from a projected 29 million.

Canadian skyrunner from Squamish missing on the Matterhorn since Sept. 1. Kalie McCrystal of Squamish was last seen Sept. 1 on the Italian side of the Matterhorn; fellow athlete Hillary Gerardi said McCrystal had attempted the route multiple times and that no trace has been found after friends alerted authorities.
B.C. removes four 'Trutch' landmark names over racist legacy. The province removed four landmark names tied to Joseph Trutch because of his colonial and racist record, according to provincial renaming decisions reported by the government.

Person in Cat in the Hat costume chases teen in West Kelowna.
Victims describe how Canada's most prolific voyeur altered their lives.
U.S. considers federal tax incentive for films, possible cross‑border effects.
Langley schools crack down on e‑scooters and e‑bikes after more injuries.
85‑year‑old man killed by stray bullet inside Burnaby home, investigators say.