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RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

RCMP, coroner investigating discovery of human remains in Roberts Creek

Police say the remains were in “an advanced state of decomposition"
B.C. home sales ‘surge back’ to pre-COVID levels

B.C. home sales ‘surge back’ to pre-COVID levels

A new report from the British Columbia Real Estate Association shows June home sales rose 17% year-over-year
B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

B.C. health officials pleased with likely extension of Canada-U.S. border closure

KELOWNA, B.C. — Health officials in British Columbia say they're pleased the Canada-U.S. border is expected to remain closed to non-essential travel until at least late August. However, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C.
B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

B.C. government brings in changes to workers' compensation system

VICTORIA — Workers' compensation benefits in B.C. would be based on a higher maximum salary amount under legislation introduced Tuesday by the provincial government.

Eight more projects set to receive funding for wild salmon restoration in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced funding for eight more projects as part of the B.C. Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.

75-year-old Coquitlam facing charges related to historical sexual abuse: RCMP

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Police say a 75-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged following six allegations of historical sexual abuse involving three teenage boys and one young man.
New daily COVID-19 cases ticking up in B.C.

New daily COVID-19 cases ticking up in B.C.

Health officials warn of potential community exposure to COVID-19 in Kelowna

Man fatally shot in Vancouver but police say public is not at risk

VANCOUVER — A 30-year-old man has been shot and killed in south Vancouver and police and the coroner say they're investigating the city's latest homicide. A statement from Vancouver police says Amin Shahin Shakur died at the scene.

Police and Transportation Safety Board investigate glider crash in B.C.

INVERMERE, B.C. — Police say a glider pilot is in critical condition after crashing his aircraft in a remote community in eastern B.C.
8 positive tests: Four sites in Kelowna, B.C., now linked to COVID-19 exposures

8 positive tests: Four sites in Kelowna, B.C., now linked to COVID-19 exposures

KELOWNA, B.C. — Health officials are monitoring several cases of COVID-19 exposure in Kelowna, B.C., and say they've identified two more locations where people may have contracted the respiratory illness.