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Northern B.C. resident offended by suicidal Halloween decoration

Northern B.C. resident offended by suicidal Halloween decoration

Colleen MacDonald's letter notes the decoration was a full-sized construction worker in blue and and yellow coveralls, hanging by its neck from a tree.
Kelowna man sentenced six years for drug trafficking

Kelowna man sentenced six years for drug trafficking

Jason Keehn, now 38, was arrested in December 2017 as part of a large-scale Kelowna RCMP investigation targeting the Red Scorpion gang.
Northern B.C. shooting incidents on the rise, RCMP say

Northern B.C. shooting incidents on the rise, RCMP say

Shootings typically related to gang violence are on the rise in Dawson Creek, with RCMP investigating.
B.C. finds solution for religious ban on assistance in dying at St. Paul's Hospital

B.C. finds solution for religious ban on assistance in dying at St. Paul's Hospital

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has announced a workaround to help those who want to use medical assistance in dying while they are being treated St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.
Post about Vancouver sex assault was 'misinformation,' woman fell off scooter: VPD

Post about Vancouver sex assault was 'misinformation,' woman fell off scooter: VPD

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Department says a viral social media post claiming a woman had been violently abducted and sexually assaulted in East Vancouver in early November was based on "misinformation.
Woman wanted in San Diego on fraud and money laundering charges to undergo extradition hearing in February

Woman wanted in San Diego on fraud and money laundering charges to undergo extradition hearing in February

Meanwhile, a Canadian wanted in the U.S. for selling drugs on the dark web under pseudonyms made his latest appearance by video.
Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Police seized a replica handgun from the man, who had outstanding warrants
East Van sex assault claim 'not true,' woman fell off scooter

East Van sex assault claim 'not true,' woman fell off scooter

Police say a woman was not sexually assaulted as claimed by a social media post, which helped raise more than $15,000 via GoFundMe.
Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Health officials warn of measles exposure at YVR last Thursday

Anyone who might have been exposed and is unvaccinated or immunocompromised is encouraged to contact their health unit by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

A man on an ATV fired a weapon before assaulting the victim, Campbell River RCMP say