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B.C. man who fired rifle at stepson's vehicle avoids jail

Richard Alan Murphy, 60, pleaded guilty Monday in Kamloops provincial court to charges of possessing a firearm without licence or registration and careless use of a firearm.

Oct 31, 2023 4:32 AM Read more >

'Matter of time' before someone hurt or killed, Okanagan fire chief says of homeless camp fires

"I just show up and put the fire out, but they set up traps and obstacles to keep each other out of their camps."

Oct 31, 2023 4:27 AM Read more >

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.

Oct 31, 2023 4:20 AM Read more >

Small plane crashes in Surrey, B.C., injuring pilot

SURREY, B.C. — A small plane has crashed in Surrey, B.C, injuring the lone person on board. RCMP say they responded to reports of the crash Monday afternoon near Crescent Beach in south Surrey.

Oct 30, 2023 5:50 PM Read more >

U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

Courtney Vasseur of Burnaby says a photo of him published by the Vancouver Sun was taken by police and this constituted a violation of his privacy; the photo is to be used as evidence in a criminal fraud case against Vasseur.

Oct 30, 2023 3:33 PM Read more >

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

The increase would add about $2 a month to the average residential bill.

Oct 30, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

The pay increase goes into effect Jan. 1.

Oct 30, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

VICTORIA — Certain non-profit organizations in British Columbia are getting $60 million from the government in grant funding to help them do their work. Premier David Eby says the help of non-profits is crucial and they benefit the people of B.C.

Oct 30, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

Prince George RCMP officers cleared after investigation

Suspect was driving stolen truck when police converged on him and two women in a rural lot on July 30, 2020

Oct 30, 2023 10:26 AM Read more >

Forest range licence renewed without consultation, First Nation says

Halfway River First Nation says the provincial government has failed to consult with them over a forest tenure range located at the Crystal Springs Ranch.

Oct 30, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >