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B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

B.C. Chiefs 'alarmed' by federal and B.C. government's role in First Nations dispute

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs says the federal and provincial governments are wrongfully choosing sides in a land title dispute between two First Nations. The union says it's "alarmed" that B.C.
Hiker 'doing well and recovering' after 5 weeks missing in freezing B.C. wilderness

Hiker 'doing well and recovering' after 5 weeks missing in freezing B.C. wilderness

Health officials say a hiker reported missing in the wilds of northern British Columbia more than five weeks ago is on the path to recovery after being found alive amid frigid conditions.
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast

Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for British Columbia's north coast, saying a "prolonged snowstorm" will bring up to 50 cm of snow by Thursday night.
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle

B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle

NAKUSP, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who crashed while he was allegedly driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Mounties say an officer with Nakusp RCMP in B.C.
Investigation into B.C. teen with bird flu finds no new cases, cause still unknown

Investigation into B.C. teen with bird flu finds no new cases, cause still unknown

An investigation into the case of a teenager infected with avian flu in British Columbia has found no new cases or evidence of human-to-human transmission, while failing to identify how the teen caught the virus, the province's top doctor said.
Charges stayed against B.C. Mountie who shot man armed with barbecue skewer

Charges stayed against B.C. Mountie who shot man armed with barbecue skewer

The BC Prosecution Service says it's no longer pursuing charges against a Chilliwack Mountie who shot and wounded a man who was armed with a barbecue skewer, after reviewing expert opinion on the use of force. It says Const.
Widow wins ICBC fight for benefits

Widow wins ICBC fight for benefits

Gerald Prins died 11 days after a motorcycle crash.
Woman 'screaming for help' flees vehicle, police in B.C. investigating

Woman 'screaming for help' flees vehicle, police in B.C. investigating

Abbotsford police are looking to speak with the man, who is in his late 50s to 60s.
Is police reform coming to B.C.? Choice of solicitor general may signal change

Is police reform coming to B.C.? Choice of solicitor general may signal change

Former Mountie Garry Begg was a member of the 2022 all-party committee that called for a B.C. provincial police force.
Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store

Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store

VANCOUVER — A passerby has been seriously injured after he was stabbed by a shoplifter who was trying to flee a liquor store in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood. Vancouver police say the attack happened on Saturday at around 10:30 p.m.