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High streamflow advisory for B.C.'s lower Fraser River, snowpack remains high

High streamflow advisory for B.C.'s lower Fraser River, snowpack remains high

VICTORIA — Increasing snowmelt and wet weather have led to a high streamflow advisory for several British Columbia communities along the lower Fraser River.
BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel

BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's health and safety agency for workers has imposed a hefty fine on BC Ferry Services Inc., over the death of one of its workers in June 2020.
Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Vancouver police detective has probed electronic records connected to cyberbullying case, including written messages, videos and screen shots
Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

A man will spend six months under house arrest after being convicted of failing to remain at the scene of a fatal accident in May 2019.
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police are looking for a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to return to his community-based residential facility in the city.
Family of Vancouver man who fatally stabbed brother attend first court appearance

Family of Vancouver man who fatally stabbed brother attend first court appearance

Police responded to reports of an assault shortly before 3 a.m. June 5 at Bruce Street and East 49th Avenue and discovered an injured 23-year-old man, who later died from his injuries.
Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting more outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia and Alberta.
Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor

Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor

Though many abortion providers are unlisted to avoid harassment and stigma, they are often still available in rural areas — patients just need a point of contact with the health-care system to find one.
Former NDP leader, provincial health officer up for honorary degrees

Former NDP leader, provincial health officer up for honorary degrees

More people than usual are receiving honorary degrees from UVic this spring, the result of adding extra celebrations to recognize alumni who graduated in 2020, when COVID-19 precluded large gatherings.
Hours-long police standoff in Victoria ends with one man in custody

Hours-long police standoff in Victoria ends with one man in custody

VICTORIA — A man is in hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and a mental health assessment following an hours-long standoff with police in Victoria.