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Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say it's members are consulting with its hate crimes team to ensure that if there are any elements of hate that they are property identified in the attack on an international student in the city.

Mar 21, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.

Mar 21, 2023 10:35 AM Read more >

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

The pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.

Mar 21, 2023 10:35 AM Read more >

Chemainus man not criminally responsible for fatal 2016 stabbing

Colin John pleaded guilty in November 2021 to the second-degree murder of Derek Descoteau and the aggravated assault of Janelle Guyatt.

Mar 21, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Alfred the Flowerman, a local Victoria legend, dies at 77

Always wearing a tuxedo, Alfred Sillem would travel from place to place and offer his wares to whomever wanted a little something to brighten the evening.

Mar 21, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Two years after Kenneth Craig was fatally shot, his father is still seeking answers

“The thing is, you can't get any closure. I go to his grave once a week to spend time with him, but he shouldn't be there. He was only 35 when he was shot," said father Tim Craig.

Mar 21, 2023 8:06 AM Read more >

B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. In the lawsuit filed in B.C.

Mar 20, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

Convoy vehicles hit by paint while travelling to B.C. rally

A masked individual threw paint from an overpass, hitting convoy vehicles as they passed by.

Mar 20, 2023 3:34 PM Read more >

B.C. anesthesiologist facing second sexual assault charge after moving his practice

DELTA, B.C. — An anesthesiologist in British Columbia is facing a second charge of sexual assault. Police in Delta, B.C., say Dr.

Mar 20, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

MP Dan Albas condemns race-based attack on international student in Kelowna

“This was a hate crime committed by cowards who should be punished severely.”

Mar 20, 2023 1:18 PM Read more >