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Small plane with engine failure makes emergency landing on highway near Salmo, B.C.

SALMO, B.C. — Mounties in southeastern British Columbia say the pilot of a small plane used Highway 6 as a runway after experiencing engine trouble.

Sep 13, 2023 3:08 PM Read more >

Alberta adds $16M to fix up aging government-owned homes and put them back in use

CALGARY — Alberta is spending an extra $16 million to fix up aging government-owned affordable housing units to make them inhabitable once again.

Sep 13, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

Ex-finance manager of Burnaby senior's home sentenced to house arrest for fraud

A former finance manager who defrauded a Burnaby seniors care home during the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed to serve his sentence in the community with house arrest, a curfew, 100 hours of community service and an order to pay back money he stole

Sep 13, 2023 2:03 PM Read more >

Prince George resident films bears having pool party

Two young bears enjoyed an afternoon relaxing in a backyard pond

Sep 13, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Kamloops set to pass bylaw banning drug use in public spaces

Kamloops is one of several municipalities moving to prohibit drug use in public spaces after decriminalization took effect in B.C. earlier this year.

Sep 13, 2023 4:56 AM Read more >

Campbell River man sentenced to four years for dangerous driving in deaths of two Americans

“What happened here is utterly appalling, all the more so because it was totally avoidable,” judge tells Kyle Rodney O’Callaghan, 33, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving

Sep 13, 2023 4:55 AM Read more >

West Kelowna woman takes firefighter for dinner to say thanks for saving their home

After putting the word out on social media, Marnie Endersby eventually connected with West Kelowna firefighter Sean Minchin, who was the lone firefighter in the now-iconic photo.

Sep 13, 2023 4:10 AM Read more >

B.C. uncle acquitted after girl says she made up allegations

The girl gave a lengthy statement to Kamloops Mounties on May 18, 2022, detailing months of sexual abuse.

Sep 13, 2023 4:01 AM Read more >

B.C. premier breaks ground on second hospital, cancer centre at cost of $2.88 billion

SURREY, B.C. — A long-awaited and often promised second hospital for the City of Surrey took a step closer toward reality Tuesday with Premier David Eby announcing the completion of construction of the new facility by 2029.

Sep 12, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week

Sep 12, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >