Daily Digest — British Columbia — 2026-03-11

Heartbreaking allegation: A woman says her bedridden mother, who has late-stage Huntington’s disease, was sexually assaulted at Peace Villa Care Home in Fort St. John on Feb. 13. The daughter, identified as “Amber,” says her mother can’t defend herself; the BC RCMP are investigating, Northern Health says it’s supporting the family and Health Minister Josie Osborne is involved.

Violent attack linked to one arrest: Cab driver Jarmanpreet Singh was slashed during a payment dispute on Sept. 2, 2025, and needed about 30 stitches; the accused, 24-year-old Saul Stanley Gould, was charged on March 6 with aggravated assault and robbery and denied bail, with a court date on March 31. Singh has returned to work and the taxi company says safety measures are being reviewed.

A big visitor offshore: Researchers say a 5‑metre, ~1,000‑kg great white named Kara — one of six sharks tagged in October — pinged near the west coast of Vancouver Island before moving south toward Tacoma. Experts say this isn’t cause for panic; the tracking helps show migration patterns, sharks tolerate cold water, and their presence can signal a healthy ecosystem.

Road‑rage caught on camera: Dashcam footage from Aug. 19 shows a man in Burnaby punching a driver’s window and stealing a cellphone; neither occupant was hurt. Burnaby RCMP ask anyone who can ID the suspect to call 604‑646‑9999 (file 2025‑29201) or Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS.

Questions about Tumbler Ridge guns: After the Feb. 10 school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says multiple investigations are underway and that details about the firearms (model, legal status) will be released once probes finish. Gun‑control groups want the info sooner; the minister says investigators are working carefully.

Canada‑wide warrant issued: Amarbir Singh, 24, has been charged with second‑degree murder in the death of 28‑year‑old Navdeep Kaur, who was reported missing Feb. 23, 2024, and whose remains were found July 23, 2024; police say Singh may have fled overseas and will work with international partners to find him. IHIT emphasizes they will keep pursuing leads.

Some Swift fans may get refunds: Consumer Protection BC reached an agreement with StubHub after complaints about undisclosed obstructed views at Taylor Swift Vancouver shows on Dec. 6–8, 2024; buyers in sections 219–236, 336, or 418–437 could be eligible and will be contacted by StubHub by May 1, 2026. StubHub must also pay $2,500 to a Consumer Advancement Fund and cover about $6,000 in inspection costs.

Sentence in a cold‑case sex assaults: Arturo Garcia Gorjon, 46, pleaded guilty to three sexual assaults from 2009–2010 and was sentenced to 901 days in prison; victims gave moving impact statements and DNA linked him to the crimes. The judge rejected a conditional sentence, Garcia Gorjon was arrested in July 2023, and the court heard details of the attacks and long trauma caused.

Gun‑control groups press for transparency: Five advocacy groups including PolySeSouvient wrote to RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme asking for immediate release of firearm models and legal status used in the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that killed nine people. The RCMP says the probe is active, timelines are uncertain, and it must exhaust investigative avenues before releasing full details.