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Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police in Surrey, B.C., say two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a brawl broke out at a pub early this morning.
Joe Average, Victoria-born artist and humanitarian, dies at age 67

Joe Average, Victoria-born artist and humanitarian, dies at age 67

After struggling to live on the income from a hodge-podge of jobs, Joe Average found success in creating art. His first works cost $180, which paid for one month's rent.
B.C. man faces nine firearms and drug trafficking charges: CBSA

B.C. man faces nine firearms and drug trafficking charges: CBSA

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says a man from Sicamous, B.C., is facing firearms and drug trafficking charges after officers intercepted a package addressed to him earlier this year.
B.C. man faces six impaired driving charges over crash that killed Good Samaritan, 80

B.C. man faces six impaired driving charges over crash that killed Good Samaritan, 80

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia say six impaired driving charges have been approved against a 29-year-old man over a crash that killed an elderly Good Samaritan near Qualicum Beach earlier this year.
Island recovering after fierce wind causes blackouts, sidelines ferries

Island recovering after fierce wind causes blackouts, sidelines ferries

Thousands of people on Vancouver Island lost power in the Christmas Day storm, and many were still in the dark on Thursday morning.
UVic prof hopes to bring university for waste-pickers from Brazil to Victoria

UVic prof hopes to bring university for waste-pickers from Brazil to Victoria

UVic professor Jutta Gutberlet says waste diverters in both countries deal with perils such as cuts and infections as well as stigma and harassment.
Police save Christmas after thieves stole gifts under tree in Langley

Police save Christmas after thieves stole gifts under tree in Langley

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley say they have saved Christmas for one family after thieves stole gifts from under their tree. Police say the break-and-enter incident occurred on Dec.
ECTs to bedsheets: Coquitlam allows Riverview artifact loans

ECTs to bedsheets: Coquitlam allows Riverview artifact loans

Researchers can now borrow objects from the City of Coquitlam's Riverview Hospital Artifact Collection, which includes beakers, bed pans and medical bottles.
Ripe avalanche conditions for parts of B.C. expected to persist this week: forecaster

Ripe avalanche conditions for parts of B.C. expected to persist this week: forecaster

Backcountry skiers are urged to check the Avalanche Canada forecasts before heading out.
24-year-old woman in Burnaby, B.C., dies after being hit by vehicle

24-year-old woman in Burnaby, B.C., dies after being hit by vehicle

A 24-year-old pedestrian struck by a vehicle last week in Burnaby, B.C., has died. Police say the woman was hit the night of Dec. 17 and taken to hospital in critical condition where she later died.