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Watchdog gets over 90 complaints on RCMP enforcement at Fairy Creek

Watchdog gets over 90 complaints on RCMP enforcement at Fairy Creek

The complaints cover a range of allegations including excessive use of force, refusal of medical attention and improper arrest.
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Wildfire grows near Penticton; more military crews join B.C. blaze battle

Wildfire grows near Penticton; more military crews join B.C. blaze battle

PENTICTON — Officials are warning that a wildfire burning southwest of Penticton, B.C., may affect operations at the local airport as crews made headway this weekend on several blazes in the province.
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​​​​​​​Richmond violinist rediscovers his love for a 264-year-old violin, which was stolen on public transit

​​​​​​​Richmond violinist rediscovers his love for a 264-year-old violin, which was stolen on public transit

Recorded violin album connects artist and listeners
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Girl, 3, dies after rock falls on her at Vancouver Island ski resort

Girl, 3, dies after rock falls on her at Vancouver Island ski resort

COMOX, B.C. — A three-year-old girl has died after a rock fell on her at a resort on Vancouver Island.
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B.C man acquitted of sex abuse charges

B.C man acquitted of sex abuse charges

Complainant alleged prolonged abuse began when she was four
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B.C. reports 867 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily total since April

B.C. reports 867 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily total since April

VICTORIA — The trend for COVID-19 infections in British Columbia continues upward with 867 new cases, the highest daily total in about four months. Three more people have died, while 159 people are in hospital and 84 of those are in intensive care.
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Horgan hints at big changes in how B.C. fights wildfires following 'horrific' season

Horgan hints at big changes in how B.C. fights wildfires following 'horrific' season

The premier toured Logan Lake Friday.
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Where do federal parties stand on China?

Where do federal parties stand on China?

Chinese-Canadian groups demand answers from candidates on China’s human rights abuses
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Contracts awarded for Highway 99 improvement work

Contracts awarded for Highway 99 improvement work

Work on both of these contracts will begin later this year once all permitting is in place, according to the provincial government.
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B.C. provides $12.9 million in grants for fairs, festivals affected by COVID-19

B.C. provides $12.9 million in grants for fairs, festivals affected by COVID-19

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending $12.9 million to make grants available to festivals, fairs and community events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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