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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.
Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control

Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control

Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C.
Hikers get 'armed escort' due to aggressive cougars at Garibaldi

Hikers get 'armed escort' due to aggressive cougars at Garibaldi

Rubble Creek trail remains closed until June 17
Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Conservation Officer Service says due to its 'aggressive behaviour,' the bear is not a candidate for relocation a third time.
Ministers issue statement about grizzly on Texada Island

Ministers issue statement about grizzly on Texada Island

Public safety around the bear is of primary importance, say government officials.
'Let the chips fall': New B.C. party's leader vows to go where others won't

'Let the chips fall': New B.C. party's leader vows to go where others won't

VICTORIA — The interim leader of B.C.'s newest political party says it will raise issues other parties won't dare to touch.
Boa constrictor Bailey, reported missing at Tofino beach, turns up in owner's kayak

Boa constrictor Bailey, reported missing at Tofino beach, turns up in owner's kayak

VICTORIA — Bailey the boa constrictor has turned up safe in its owner's kayak after being reported missing at a beach in Tofino, B.C., this week.
Vancouver fire forces evacuation, two in hospital

Vancouver fire forces evacuation, two in hospital

Firefighters' work was complicated by residents refusing to leave and hoarding issues.
Family satisfied with VicPD officer’s seven-day suspension for woman’s death

Family satisfied with VicPD officer’s seven-day suspension for woman’s death

Officer Ron Kirkwood was suspended without pay after adjudicator Wally Oppal determined he committed misconduct when he fired an anti-riot weapon into a smoke-filled room, fatally injuring Lisa Rauch. 
UVic to revise misconduct policy to ensure students call for help for overdoses

UVic to revise misconduct policy to ensure students call for help for overdoses

The change, which will remove references to drug use or possession from the definition of non-academic misconduct, follows the overdose death of student last year