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Bear sniffs out tasty treat but opportunity won't be knocking again

Bear sniffs out tasty treat but opportunity won't be knocking again

The homeowner had planned to take the bins back indoors on Friday night. But the bear beat him to it.
More evacuation orders in B.C. after lightning triggers wildfires

More evacuation orders in B.C. after lightning triggers wildfires

SMITHERS, B.C. — The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in central B.C. has issued an evacuation order for all properties west of the Telkwa River, accessed off of Tatlow Road, including all local roads, as the Powers Creek wildfire rages nearby.
Coquitlam RCMP looking for missing forensic psychiatric hospital patient

Coquitlam RCMP looking for missing forensic psychiatric hospital patient

COQUITLAM, B.C. — A warrant of committal has been issued for a patient of Coquitlam's Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, whom RCMP say is unlawfully at large. Gabriel Gibson was reported overdue on a day pass at 5:00 p.m. on July 7.
Update: Woman mauled by bear recovering in B.C. hospital

Update: Woman mauled by bear recovering in B.C. hospital

“She’s in the hospital doing fine. I’m sure there’s a lot psychological trauma that will accompany that, but she’s in really good spirits at the moment."
Cellphone records paint tragic picture at Burnaby murder trial

Cellphone records paint tragic picture at Burnaby murder trial

A phone registered to the mother of a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in July 2017 made 25 unanswered calls in less than three hours on the night she went missing.
Squamish’s Stirling Hart stays golden

Squamish’s Stirling Hart stays golden

Brackendale resident adds Canadian Trophy to his timbersports hardware; Yes, he will be at Squamish Days this August. 
Lynn Valley library attacker sought help for mental illness but was rejected, mother says

Lynn Valley library attacker sought help for mental illness but was rejected, mother says

Killer apologizes to dead woman's family, other stabbing victims.
Inquest into 2015 RCMP shooting death of B.C. man announced

Inquest into 2015 RCMP shooting death of B.C. man announced

Waylon Jesse Edey was shot and killed by a Castlegar RCMP constable in 2015, following a traffic stop that led to an altercation.
Lack of staff forces Saanich, B.C., hospital to close ER overnight for two months

Lack of staff forces Saanich, B.C., hospital to close ER overnight for two months

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — Island Health says a lack of staff has forced it to begin overnight closures of the emergency room at a small Victoria-area hospital.
RCMP: 'It’s not a criminal offence to be topless'

RCMP: 'It’s not a criminal offence to be topless'

Being topless in public view, whether it’s in a private yard, public beach or municipal swimming pool, is not an offence.