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Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

A man allegedly took a truck across the border and was chased to Skagit County by state troopers.
COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two B.C. hospitals and one care home

COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two B.C. hospitals and one care home

As of June 17, two hospitals and a long-term care facility are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. Another hospital is having an influenza outbreak.
B.C.'s biggest wildfire classified as 'being held' thanks to recent rain

B.C.'s biggest wildfire classified as 'being held' thanks to recent rain

Drenching rain has helped fire crews in British Columbia's northeast get a grip on the largest wildfire burning in the province. The BC Wildfire Service says the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire northwest of Fort. St.
Victoria mayor unveils plan to reduce street disorder

Victoria mayor unveils plan to reduce street disorder

The comprehensive plan includes more than 80 recommendations that touch on everything from housing to health care and sprucing up downtown
Langford to help fund new clinic for 10 family doctors, set to open early next year

Langford to help fund new clinic for 10 family doctors, set to open early next year

Five physicans have already been recruited from the U.K. for the new clinic at the Westshore Masonic Centre on Bryn Maur Road, the city says
B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

B.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who split from the party of blackmailing its members and staff in a bid to take over and divide the Opposition.
Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed livestock and damaged property on an island is not a candidate for relocation.
Man presumed drowned after disappearing in Metro Vancouver lake

Man presumed drowned after disappearing in Metro Vancouver lake

WEST VANCOUVER — Police in West Vancouver say a 29-year-old man is presumed to have drowned after going missing while swimming across a lake in Cypress Provincial Park.
Navy training exercise around Vancouver Island will include Mexico, United States

Navy training exercise around Vancouver Island will include Mexico, United States

Exercise Trident Fury will continue through June 29, and areas of focus will include Esquimalt Harbour and Constance Bank
One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River

One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River

SQUAMISH — RCMP in British Columbia say one person is missing after a vehicle crashed into the Squamish River. Mounties in Squamish say emergency crews responded early Saturday after a vehicle with four occupants drove off the road into the river.