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Police misconduct ruling in death of B.C. woman Lisa Rauch, killed by anti-riot round

Police misconduct ruling in death of B.C. woman Lisa Rauch, killed by anti-riot round

An adjudicator appointed by British Columbia's police watchdog has found a Victoria officer committed misconduct when he fired an anti-riot weapon at a woman in 2019, striking her in the head and killing her.
Randall Hopley poses 'high risk' to re-offend in sexual manner against child: parole board

Randall Hopley poses 'high risk' to re-offend in sexual manner against child: parole board

Seven special conditions and a residency condition were imposed on Randall Hopley to help "manage" his risk issues in the community. He was re-arrested this week, hours after being released from prison.
B.C. man faces criminal charges for withdrawing funds against a bank freeze order

B.C. man faces criminal charges for withdrawing funds against a bank freeze order

Yazan Al Homsi is part of a group of six Lower Mainland residents facing administrative charges for allegedly orchestrating a $46 million pump-and-dump scheme; now he faces criminal charges for allegedly disobeying a commission order
'Soup Nazi' actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack

'Soup Nazi' actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER — "Soup Nazi" actor Larry Thomas, best known for his guest role as a strict soup seller on the sitcom "Seinfeld," will be picking up his ladle again to raise money for victims of last month's attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival.
'It's pretty surreal': Metro Vancouverite goes for fourth Jeopardy win tonight

'It's pretty surreal': Metro Vancouverite goes for fourth Jeopardy win tonight

Will this local man's winning streak continue?
Metro Vancouver board trims pay, calls on province for governance changes

Metro Vancouver board trims pay, calls on province for governance changes

Elected officials say they need the provincial government to step up to the new governance review committee table and pass legislation to change the board structure.
B.C. charges laid after seizure of U.S.-bound fentanyl

B.C. charges laid after seizure of U.S.-bound fentanyl

Jordan Treleaven, 32, was arrested in Alberta on Thursday and remains in custody.
Accused in Vancouver senior assault remains in custody pending bail plan

Accused in Vancouver senior assault remains in custody pending bail plan

A 70-year-old man was knocked to the ground by a stranger while walking near Homer and West Pender streets May 16.
New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan

New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of late B.C. premier John Horgan

LANGFORD — Ellie Horgan choked back tears as Royal Roads University named its new campus after her late husband, John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived.
UHNBC surgeon accuses fellow doctor, Northern Health of discrimination

UHNBC surgeon accuses fellow doctor, Northern Health of discrimination

The BC Human Rights Tribunal has decided that the case will go to a hearing.