Category Archives: British Columbia
Delay in murder sentencing
VERNON - Matthew Foerster's sentencing hearing has been delayed. It was supposed to be Monday - but its now set for June 4 after a request for more time by Foerster's lawyer. Foerster pleaded guilty i...
Apr 06, 2018
B.C. unemployment rate the best in the country- by far
OTTAWA - More good news for the B.C. economy. The B.C. unemployment rate is by far the best in Canada, almost a full percentage point ahead of the next best. Statistics Canada said today, the B.C. rat...
Apr 06, 2018
Premier aims to implement forthcoming wildfire recommendations quickly
KAMLOOPS - As the wildfire season approaches, and several significant grass fires have already sparked in this region, the premier is addressing the preparations his government is making. Following th...
Apr 05, 2018
Death Review Panel on overdoses releases recommendations
KAMLOOPS - A Death Review Panel investigating all illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C. over a 19-month period released its report today including a list of recommendations to government. The BC Corone...
Apr 05, 2018
Standoff ends in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A 16-hour standoff ended last night near Vancouver’s Yaletown district with the arrest of a 34-year-old man. Police say the Vancouver resident was safely taken into custody in an apa...
Apr 05, 2018
Province drives winter safety changes
VERNON - The BC government is implementing changes to make BC highways safer and more reliable during the winter. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says she's heard from people around the provinc...
Apr 04, 2018
Wrong-way driver alleged to be impaired
VERNON - A Vernon man has a court date today after allegedly driving into oncoming traffic and forcing numerous cars off the road. Police say they received multiple 9-1-1 calls Sunday afternoon around...
Apr 04, 2018
Threat closes business in 100 Mile House, suspect arrested
100 Mile House - A 100 Mile House man is behind bars after allegedly uttering threats Tuesday. North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says police received a report that a man had allegedly made t...
Apr 03, 2018
Nicola Valley Search and Rescue headquarters targeted by thieves
MERRITT - Nicola Valley Search and Rescue is out some valuable equipment following a break and enter over the weekend. Merritt RCMP Cst. Tracy Dunsmore says the break-in occurred sometime Saturday bet...
Apr 03, 2018
Feds promise billions for B.C. infrastructure
VICTORIA - Ottawa has announced a new multibillion-dollar infrastructure deal with British Columbia, just a week after a report found the federal government was falling behind on the spending program....
Apr 03, 2018
