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iPhone now believed to be culprit in B.C. false alarm of a person on fire

iPhone now believed to be culprit in B.C. false alarm of a person on fire

A recent incident involving Vernon Search and Rescue highlights how Apple's crash detection feature can unintentionally trigger emergency responses.
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BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

Misinformation is the last thing that's needed in an emergency, says BCWS.
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B.C. court upholds $3.7M award for executive injured in taxi crash

B.C. court upholds $3.7M award for executive injured in taxi crash

CEO injured en route to YVR wins court battle over B.C. and Ontario benefits
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Woman dies in head-on crash in Langford on Vancouver Island

Woman dies in head-on crash in Langford on Vancouver Island

A 34-year-old woman has been killed in a head-on crash on Vancouver Island after witnesses told police her vehicle crossed the centre line into oncoming traffic. West Shore RCMP say the crash happened on Sunday at about 4:10 p.m.
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$9M lawsuit for Massey Tunnel mishap dismissed

$9M lawsuit for Massey Tunnel mishap dismissed

The plaintiff said he was unable to work due to pain and inability to focus and concentrate for long, and that his headaches increased the more he had to concentrate
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Vancouver officers cleared in arrest that led to suspect's broken wrist

Vancouver officers cleared in arrest that led to suspect's broken wrist

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's police watchdog group has cleared Vancouver police officers of wrongdoing in the arrest of a suspect in a stranger attack that led to the man's wrist being broken.
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Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 5 square kilometres

Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 5 square kilometres

NANAIMO — The BC Wildfire Service says the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island has grown to more than 5 square kilometres as "numerous" fire departments on the island converge on the blaze to protect properties and structures around Cameron Lak
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Rob Shaw: Buck-passing reaches new depths in BC Ferries debacle with China

Rob Shaw: Buck-passing reaches new depths in BC Ferries debacle with China

Cabinet ministers and CEOs turned a political reckoning into a masterclass in finger-pointing, double-speak and curated incompetence
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Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Hospitality industry pushes back on harsh fines for serving liquor to minors

Pushback comes in part because inspectors have no leeway to provide warnings.
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Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday

Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday

NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday as he toured the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges facility on Vancouver Island.
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