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Man allegedly linked to fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island turns himself in

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — The RCMP say a 55-year-old man has turned himself in after police made a public plea for help in finding a vehicle allegedly linked to a fatal hit-and-run near Parksville, B.C.

PST pause, more care homes: Highlights of the B.C. Liberal party platform

VANCOUVER — Here are some highlights of the B.C. Liberal party platform released Tuesday: — The seven-per-cent PST would be eliminated for one year, which would cost about $6.
Leaders of B.C.'s three main political parties to take part in televised debate

Leaders of B.C.'s three main political parties to take part in televised debate

VANCOUVER — The leaders of British Columbia’s three main political parties are getting ready to square off tonight in the election campaign's first debate.
B.C. New Democrats promise renter's rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for debate

B.C. New Democrats promise renter's rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for debate

VANCOUVER — The B.C. New Democrats have announced a renter's rebate as the latest plank of their election platform as parties prepare for the first televised debate of the provincial campaign.
A 'force for good' and a source of joy: Ryan and Hugh Nickerson's legacy remembered

A 'force for good' and a source of joy: Ryan and Hugh Nickerson's legacy remembered

The North Shore father and son were sharing their passion for fishing when they were swept into the raging waters of the Capilano River after the dam's spillway was mistakenly opened without warning

B.C. Mounties investigating fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island highway

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — Mounties on Vancouver Island are asking for help identifying a vehicle of interest in their investigation of a fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island. Oceanside RCMP say they were called to Highway 19, near Parksville, B.C., on Oct.
Liberal candidate apologizes for comments made about NDP politician in viral video

Liberal candidate apologizes for comments made about NDP politician in viral video

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Liberal candidate is apologizing for comments she made about a New Democrat politician in a video that was posted online.

B.C. NDP promises free prescription contraception if elected

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s New Democrats are promising free prescription contraception if elected, saying Sunday the move will save residents money and advance gender equality.
BC Greens platform looks for changes to transit funding, municipal finance system

BC Greens platform looks for changes to transit funding, municipal finance system

VANCOUVER — The BC Green Party is calling for a reformation of the financial system used by local governments to help them better address issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says that B.C.

Homicide team investigating death of man after altercation at B.C. university

VANCOUVER — The death of a man found at a British Columbia university has turned in to a homicide investigation. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says it is looking in to the death of a Langley, B.C.