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Comox Valley RCMP arrest eight people in drug trafficking investigation

Comox Valley RCMP arrest eight people in drug trafficking investigation

RCMP started receiving increased reports about drug activity on the 600-block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay in February
Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

SOOKE, B.C. — The remains of a hiker who disappeared near Victoria a year ago have been found. Sooke RCMP say the remains of 38-year-old Melissa McDevitt have been located, and police do not believe criminality was involved.
Police action under investigation after missing woman found dead

Police action under investigation after missing woman found dead

The IIO is investigating what role police action or inaction may have played in the death of Chelsey Quaw from the Saik’uz First Nation.
Former B.C. mayor fined for overcontributing to campaign

Former B.C. mayor fined for overcontributing to campaign

Former Pouce Coupe mayor Lorraine Michetti was fined $300 on Dec. 5 for exceeding the contribution limit for her 2022 campaign.
As bear deaths rise, Lake Cowichan looks at how to stop animals coming into town

As bear deaths rise, Lake Cowichan looks at how to stop animals coming into town

Co-existing with black bears will be on the agenda for the first special public meeting in 2024, in the wake of three incidents in October
Kelowna buck spotted with Christmas lights on antlers

Kelowna buck spotted with Christmas lights on antlers

Justin Davis and his brother Matt were on the way to Hobson Beach to take a cold plunge when they spotted the deer with Christmas lights tangled in its antlers.
Kelowna man on trial for allegedly riding bike into police dog

Kelowna man on trial for allegedly riding bike into police dog

Fernando Verde claims the police used excessive force against him during his arrest, after he suffered near-fatal injuries from the police service dog.
B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

Anthony Jackson of BridgeMark Financial Corp. successfully sought a further delay to a B.C. Securities Commission hearing wherein executive director Peter Brady alleges he committed illegal insider trading and transactions contrary to the public interest.
Whistler Blackcomb talks design details for new chairlifts

Whistler Blackcomb talks design details for new chairlifts

The new Fitzsimmons and Jersey Cream chairlifts come with features pre-purchased by Vail for Park City, and kept for Whistler Blackcomb
Driver dead after crashing into front porch of Saanich house

Driver dead after crashing into front porch of Saanich house

Saanich police said the 46-year-old woman experienced a “significant medical event” that caused the crash