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RCMP report locating missing Powell River teen

RCMP report locating missing Powell River teen

15-year-old reported missing on May 19 has been located
Police say naked man arrested after alleged assault on stranger in B.C.

Police say naked man arrested after alleged assault on stranger in B.C.

PORT MOODY — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say they arrested a naked man after he allegedly assaulted a stranger and armed himself with a knife.
Pemberton, SLRD secure funding for universal water metering pilot project

Pemberton, SLRD secure funding for universal water metering pilot project

The metering pilot project will incentivize water conservation by eventually charging residents only for what they consume, instead of a flat rate based on property type
$40M lottery ticket sold in B.C., same month as record prize win

$40M lottery ticket sold in B.C., same month as record prize win

The latest jackpot comes after a Surrey man was given a cheque for $80 million earlier this month after winning what the corporation said was the biggest jackpot ever awarded to a single person in Canada.
New Langford post-secondary campus to be named for former premier John Horgan

New Langford post-secondary campus to be named for former premier John Horgan

Royal Roads University is also raising funds for the John Horgan Entrance Award, which will provide up to $5,000 in financial support to new undergraduates at the Langford campus.
Victoria police officer committed misconduct in fatal shooting: retired judge

Victoria police officer committed misconduct in fatal shooting: retired judge

Wally Oppal ruled that Sgt. Ron Kirkwood should not have fired an ARWEN, which fires plastic projectiles, at Lisa Rauch when his vision was obscured by thick smoke.
Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama was spotted with her latest calf in Haro Strait northeast of Sidney Island on Wednesday, followed by several more sightings on Thursday.
Police misconduct ruling in death of B.C. woman Lisa Rauch, killed by anti-riot round

Police misconduct ruling in death of B.C. woman Lisa Rauch, killed by anti-riot round

An adjudicator appointed by British Columbia's police watchdog has found a Victoria officer committed misconduct when he fired an anti-riot weapon at a woman in 2019, striking her in the head and killing her.
Randall Hopley poses 'high risk' to re-offend in sexual manner against child: parole board

Randall Hopley poses 'high risk' to re-offend in sexual manner against child: parole board

Seven special conditions and a residency condition were imposed on Randall Hopley to help "manage" his risk issues in the community. He was re-arrested this week, hours after being released from prison.
'Soup Nazi' actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack

'Soup Nazi' actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER — "Soup Nazi" actor Larry Thomas, best known for his guest role as a strict soup seller on the sitcom "Seinfeld," will be picking up his ladle again to raise money for victims of last month's attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival.