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Texada Island grizzly found dead, days before province planned to relocate it

Texada Island grizzly found dead, days before province planned to relocate it

The bear, which has been on the island for more than a month, was allegedly shot by a member of the public in the Van Anda area on Texada’s north end.
Suspect arrested at YVR after alleged 'hijacking' of small aircraft

Suspect arrested at YVR after alleged 'hijacking' of small aircraft

The plane landed safely at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, and the sole occupant of the aircraft was arrested without incident.
Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead

Grizzly still stirring controversy on Texada Island, B.C., even after being shot dead

In life, the grizzly bear that swam to Texada Island, B.C., in recent months had divided the community. In death, it's expected to do the same, after being found shot on Tuesday. Texada Island United Church Rev.
Crime Stoppers takes 'unusual step' of accepting tips from extortion victims

Crime Stoppers takes 'unusual step' of accepting tips from extortion victims

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers said it's taking the "unusual step" of accepting tips from extortion victims amid ongoing threats and violence targeting South Asian businesses in Surrey, B.C., and elsewhere.
Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

Steel barriers to protect Vancouver fireworks crowds, police say

The competition on English Bay is expected to involve the city's biggest public gatherings since the deadly vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in April.
New B.C. program offers rebates for installation of heat pumps

New B.C. program offers rebates for installation of heat pumps

The program will be expanded this fall to include condos and apartments heated by fossil fuel.
Rob Shaw: NDP policy leaves dying B.C. girl depending on 'GoFundMe health care'

Rob Shaw: NDP policy leaves dying B.C. girl depending on 'GoFundMe health care'

Critics say the government has abandoned compassion as Charleigh Pollock’s family turns to donations for her only life-extending drug
Langford girl to get privately funded infusion of pricey drug

Langford girl to get privately funded infusion of pricey drug

Charleigh Pollock’s mother says she hopes private funding will get her daughter through the summer months, after the province cut off coverage
Fears of a massive fish die-off in Cowichan River if conditions don't improve

Fears of a massive fish die-off in Cowichan River if conditions don't improve

The Cowichan Watershed Board says river conditions are similar to those in 2023, when tens of thousands of fish died after prolonged drought and heat.
Mom says inaccurate posted ER wait times could deter people from seeking care

Mom says inaccurate posted ER wait times could deter people from seeking care

Island Health says it’s “not able to constantly upload data to inform a ‘real time’ prediction,” uploading the data “once per day.”