Mounties say they have identified human remains that were found in Surrey earlier this year, following calls for the public's help.
The R-C-M-P say they were able to identify the victim within a week of releasing photos of a tattoo and the clothing the man was wearing.
They say his name is not being shared out of respect for his family and their request for privacy.
Police say criminality is not believed to be a factor in his death.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier is slated to take a tour of the Burnaby fuel cell company Cellcentric before going to Vancouver for a roundtable discussion with German and Canadian business representatives.
The incident happened in April 2020 when provincial health regulations mandated that shoppers stay at least six feet apart from one another, and that grocery stores put a limit on how many customers were inside at a time.
The West Kelowna R-C-M-P say the woman was walking in a parking lot when she was struck by a pickup truck just after 11 a-m. Mounties say the driver remained on scene and is co-operating with police.
It is alleged the Lamborghini lost control and crashed into the retaining wall of a residence. The driver fled prior to Police arrival. Police have since spoken to the owner of the vehicle and launched an investigation into the actions of the driver.
Canada’s largest Vaisakhi Parade outside of Punjab, India took place on April 22 in Surrey, and was attended by approximately 700,000 people. The colorful and vibrant community event saw volunteers and local businesses enthusiastically handing out treats and food and were at forefront of making the parade a successful event.
This month in British Columbia, a 17-year-old boy riding public transit was fatally stabbed near Vancouver and a man on a Surrey-area bus was left with life-threatening issues from a throat slash.