B.C.
Coquitlam RCMP looking for missing forensic psychiatric hospital patient
COQUITLAM, B.C. – A warrant of committal has been issued for a patient of Coquitlam’s…

B.C. mass-stabbing killer apologizes to victims, cites ‘enormous’ drug use
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – The man who committed a deadly mass stabbing at a library…

B.C. RCMP announce corruption, drug trafficking charges against former constable
SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. RCMP says a former probationary constable at the force’s Surrey…

Trudeau says pressure is on to end B.C. port strike, on day seven of stoppage
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will continue putting pressure on…

Family of Jared Lowndes sue RCMP over 2021 shooting death in Campbell River
VANCOUVER – It has been two years since RCMP officers shot and killed Jared Lowndes…

Francophonie ministers stress collaboration on official languages action plan
VANCOUVER – Ministers have wrapped up a meeting in Vancouver with the hope of increasing…

Lack of staff forces Saanich, B.C., hospital to close ER overnight for two months
NORTH SAANICH, B.C. – Island Health says a lack of staff has forced it to…

Tree planter airlifted to hospital after bear attack near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A tree planter has been attacked by a bear in northeastern…

Airbnb wins Vancouver privacy ruling, as court quashes order to release host data
Vancouver housing activist Rohana Rezel has had a beef with Airbnb and the City of…

Union says B.C. port employers want government to do ‘dirty work’ to end strike
VANCOUVER – The president of the union representing striking British Columbia port workers said employers…

Attacker ‘has limited memory’ of deadly B.C. mass stabbing, can’t give motive: lawyer
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – The man who stabbed a woman to death and injured several…

Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning likely to ramp up wildfire risk
VANCOUVER – More campfire bans are on the way in British Columbia, with a heat…

Community, Indigenous drug rehab programs across West get $20M in federal funds
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Dozens of community and Indigenous groups across Western Canada will share $20…

Surrey RCMP say one person injured in shooting, believed linked to drug trade
SURREY, B.C. – One person is being treated in hospital for a non-life-threatening injury after…

Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike
VANCOUVER – Maritime employers in British Columbia are proposing binding arbitration to end the province’s…