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Abbotsford double homicide trial — key detail: one of three accused cleaned victims’ roof and gutters in the month before the slaying. Victims Arnold and Joanne de Jong were found dead in their beds on May 9, 2022 after last being seen alive on Mother’s Day. Accused: Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor (all early 20s). All face first‑degree murder charges.
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Atmospheric river — evacuations and alerts across Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. Emergency Management Cowichan issued an evacuation order for 10 properties near Chemainus Road/Swallowfield/Crofton Road due to imminent Chemainus River flooding; Chemainus Road closed at the bridge (detour via Highway 1). Regional District of Nanaimo issued an evacuation alert for Electoral Area G near Parksville (Englishman River). Fraser Valley Regional District issued an alert for Electoral Area E along the Chilliwack River. Authorities urge readiness to leave on short notice.
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Canucks injury update — goalie Thatcher Demko (30) sent back to Vancouver for evaluation after leaving midway through a 5–0 loss in Toronto. Coach Adam Foote says Demko will be out "a week or two." Demko was placed on injured reserve; Nikita Tolopilo was recalled from AHL Abbotsford as an emergency call‑up and is expected to start Monday in Montreal.
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Surrey house fire — an adult man found dead inside a burned house in the 12700 block of 56 Avenue after crews responded just after 7 a.m. IHIT (Integrated Homicide Investigation Team) investigating death and cause of fire. Anyone with info: Surrey police non‑emergency 604‑599‑0502 or Crime Stoppers 1‑800‑222‑8477.
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Police dog slashed — Travis Jeremy Muranaka, 48, charged with wilful maiming of a police service dog, theft and two counts of possessing stolen property (under $5,000). Incident: Aug. 4, 2025 in the 16900 block of 86A Avenue; RCMP K9 Lotto tracked suspect; knife recovered.
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MAID legal challenge — Dying With Dignity Canada and other plaintiffs began a Charter challenge in B.C. Supreme Court over faith‑based hospitals (Providence Health Care) being allowed to opt out of providing medical assistance in dying if patients are transferred. Providence operates 18 health and long‑term care facilities in Vancouver; plaintiffs argue patients’ dignity and Charter rights are at stake.
British Columbia Daily Digest — 12 January 2026
Source Articles (6)
3 men accused in Abbotsford couple’s killing cleaned their roof, gutters the month before
Gurkaran Singh, Abhijeet Singh and Khushveer Toor, all in their early 20s at the time, are now facing first-degree murder charges.
Atmospheric river prompts evac order, alert in Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the Fraser Valley, much of Metro Vancouver, and some parts of Vancouver Island.
Canucks goalie Demko out ‘a week or two’: coach
The Canucks have sent all-star goalie Thatcher Demko back to Vancouver so medical staff can evaluate his latest injury.
Man found dead in Surrey house fire
Surrey Police Service and Surrey Fire Service said they were called just after 7 a.m. on Monday to a home in the 12700 block of 56 Avenue.
Man charged with wounding police dog during Surrey, B.C. arrest
Travis Jeremy Muranaka, 48, is accused of wilfully maiming a law enforcement animal, theft, and two counts of possessing stolen property under $5,000.
MAID lawsuit before B.C. Supreme Court challenging faith-based hospitals
Dying With Dignity Canada is among a group of plaintiffs bringing a Charter challenge against the B.C. government, Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care.