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'I don't know how I'll come back from this': Dating-scam victim speaks out

'I don't know how I'll come back from this': Dating-scam victim speaks out

A Langford woman says she was shocked to discover a man she thought was just a bad boyfriend has been charged with using dating apps to con victims out of money.
B.C. police watchdog called in after death in Surrey following 'medical distress'

B.C. police watchdog called in after death in Surrey following 'medical distress'

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man died in Surrey Friday night while in custody.
Bear sniffs out tasty treat but opportunity won't be knocking again

Bear sniffs out tasty treat but opportunity won't be knocking again

The homeowner had planned to take the bins back indoors on Friday night. But the bear beat him to it.
More evacuation orders in B.C. after lightning triggers wildfires

More evacuation orders in B.C. after lightning triggers wildfires

SMITHERS, B.C. — The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in central B.C. has issued an evacuation order for all properties west of the Telkwa River, accessed off of Tatlow Road, including all local roads, as the Powers Creek wildfire rages nearby.
Coquitlam RCMP looking for missing forensic psychiatric hospital patient

Coquitlam RCMP looking for missing forensic psychiatric hospital patient

COQUITLAM, B.C. — A warrant of committal has been issued for a patient of Coquitlam's Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, whom RCMP say is unlawfully at large. Gabriel Gibson was reported overdue on a day pass at 5:00 p.m. on July 7.
Clinical trial recruiting in Vancouver aims to find a drug to prevent STIs

Clinical trial recruiting in Vancouver aims to find a drug to prevent STIs

Recruitment has started in Vancouver.
'It definitely scared me': Massive mystery moth spotted in Richmond

'It definitely scared me': Massive mystery moth spotted in Richmond

"What is that?!"
Update: Woman mauled by bear recovering in B.C. hospital

Update: Woman mauled by bear recovering in B.C. hospital

“She’s in the hospital doing fine. I’m sure there’s a lot psychological trauma that will accompany that, but she’s in really good spirits at the moment."
Former homeless camp dweller pleads guilty in 2021 death of Little Mountain senior

Former homeless camp dweller pleads guilty in 2021 death of Little Mountain senior

Sandy Jack Parisian is one of two men facing charges in connected with the death of a 78-year-old woman in Vancouver
Watch: Black bears throw down near Powell River

Watch: Black bears throw down near Powell River

"This was no play fight."