Category Archives: British Columbia
Man dies from gunshot wounds in targeted shooting in Richmond, B.C.: police
RICHMOND, B.C. - Police are investigating the death of a man who was found with gunshot wounds in a sport utility vehicle on Tuesday night in Richmond, B.C. The RCMP say officers responded to reports ...
Jan 11, 2017
Indigenous prof quits committee after university brings back Furlong
VANCOUVER - The only indigenous professor on a committee working on a new sexual assault policy at the University of British Columbia has resigned from the group after the school brought back John Fur...
Jan 11, 2017
B.C.’s only independent MLA cites health issues in decision not to run again
DELTA, B.C. - British Columbia's only sitting independent politician says she won't be running for re-election in May. Vicki Huntington, who is not affiliated with any political party, says she has de...
Jan 11, 2017
Perjury conviction upheld for former Mountie linked to Dziekanski case
VANCOUVER - A former Mountie convicted of perjury in relation to the death of a Polish man at Vancouver's airport in 2007 has lost his appeal. In a two-to-one decision, a panel of Appeal Court judges ...
Jan 11, 2017
Arctic air puts British Columbia into a deep freeze
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a cold weather warning for the Merritt area after a bitterly cold night. Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau says the temperature got down to about minus -35C wit...
Jan 11, 2017
Ty Pozzobon more than a bull rider to hometown of Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - It’s news that has come as a major shock to the rodeo community, and has left hundreds mourning the loss of one of its youngest superstars. Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon died su...
Jan 10, 2017
B.C. finance minister criticizes U.S. protectionism as lumber dispute looms
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's finance minister says he's worried that United States president-elect Donald Trump's protectionist talk will turn into policy when it comes to softwood lumber. Mike de J...
Jan 10, 2017
Police say Abbotsford resident ran back into home as gunman began shooting
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a resident who encountered a gunman outside his home managed to escape by running back inside. The Abbotsford Police Department says the man heard th...
Jan 10, 2017
19 people charged with drug trafficking in Vernon
VERNON, B.C. - A North Okanagan RCMP drug undercover operation in November and December has led to charges against 19 people. Plain clothes officers purchased various quantities of cocaine, methamphet...
Jan 10, 2017
Drugs, needles seized from unqualified cosmetic surgeon: B.C. regulators
VANCOUVER - Health regulators in British Columbia say at least three people suffered infections after receiving cosmetic procedures, including eye lifts and Botox injections, from a woman who is not l...
Jan 10, 2017
