Category Archives: British Columbia
Conservation officers search for coyote that bit jogger in Vancouver's Stanley Park
VANCOUVER - The Conservation Officer Service says it is investigating a case involving another aggressive coyote in Vancouver's Stanley Park. A statement posted on social media says a woman suffered m...
Jul 23, 2021
Wildfire crew responding to blaze spots hiker missing in B.C. park north of Vancouver
SQUAMISH, B.C. - Crews responding to a wildfire made a welcome discovery in the rugged backcountry of Garibaldi Provincial Park, north of Vancouver. A statement from Squamish RCMP says a hiker missing...
Jul 23, 2021
B.C. sees highest number of COVID-19 cases in a month
VICTORIA - British Columbia's COVID-19 cases are creeping up again with the province reporting the highest numbers in a month. Health officials reported 89 cases of COVID-19 Thursday, figures last see...
Jul 22, 2021
'It's a crucial service:' Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrates 35 years
NANAIMO - A life-changing non-profit guiding people with developmental disabilities intends to be around for many years following uncertain times. Nanaimo Association for Community Living celebrated i...
Jul 22, 2021
COVID-19 cases still rising
B.C. is reporting 89 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest total in more than a month.Interior Health has the most new cases among the five health regions with 37, and has the second most active cases...
Jul 22, 2021
Island Health conducting three-day 'vax van' tour through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A mobile vaccination clinic will spend three days in the greater Nanaimo region providing first shots of approved COVID-19 vaccines.The "vax van" will be parked at Maffeo Sutton Park on Sund...
Jul 22, 2021
Police investigating racist incident involving swastika
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP are investigating after a swastika was spray-painted in a West Kelowna parking lot.Police responded to a complaint of the symbol in a mall parking lot in the 500-block of Hig...
Jul 22, 2021
Arson suspect arrested and facing charge
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Police in the Central Okanagan believe they have found a fire bug.A man is facing charges of arson after an incident in West Kelowna earlier this month.On July 10 just after 8:30 ...
Jul 22, 2021
'Escalation' of threats, vandalism against Vancouver churches: police
VANCOUVER - There's been a "dramatic increase" in the number of vandalism or mischief incidents against properties owned by churches in Vancouver, and police say they're concerned an escalation could ...
Jul 22, 2021
Pile of snow pulled passenger plane off runway in Terrace, B.C.: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - Safety changes have been made after a WestJet Encore passenger plane went off a snow-covered runway in Terrace, B.C., last year. The Transportation Safety Board says in a report that ...
Jul 22, 2021
