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Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

Hiker missing for a year near Sooke, B.C., found dead

SOOKE, B.C. — The remains of a hiker who disappeared near Victoria a year ago have been found. Sooke RCMP say the remains of 38-year-old Melissa McDevitt have been located, and police do not believe criminality was involved.
Police action under investigation after missing woman found dead

Police action under investigation after missing woman found dead

The IIO is investigating what role police action or inaction may have played in the death of Chelsey Quaw from the Saik’uz First Nation.
Former B.C. mayor fined for overcontributing to campaign

Former B.C. mayor fined for overcontributing to campaign

Former Pouce Coupe mayor Lorraine Michetti was fined $300 on Dec. 5 for exceeding the contribution limit for her 2022 campaign.
Kelowna buck spotted with Christmas lights on antlers

Kelowna buck spotted with Christmas lights on antlers

Justin Davis and his brother Matt were on the way to Hobson Beach to take a cold plunge when they spotted the deer with Christmas lights tangled in its antlers.
Kelowna man on trial for allegedly riding bike into police dog

Kelowna man on trial for allegedly riding bike into police dog

Fernando Verde claims the police used excessive force against him during his arrest, after he suffered near-fatal injuries from the police service dog.
B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

B.C. insider trading and consultant case hearing drags into sixth year

Anthony Jackson of BridgeMark Financial Corp. successfully sought a further delay to a B.C. Securities Commission hearing wherein executive director Peter Brady alleges he committed illegal insider trading and transactions contrary to the public interest.
Vancouver park commissioners split on mayor's move to abolish board

Vancouver park commissioners split on mayor's move to abolish board

Commissioner Brennan Bastyovanszky: "It's a bad thing for the city — it's an erosion of democracy."
Youths caught slashing tires pay for damage, write apology letters

Youths caught slashing tires pay for damage, write apology letters

The three admitted slashing tires on three vehicles in the parking lot of West Shore Town Centre in Langford in August
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim moves to axe city's elected Park Board

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim moves to axe city's elected Park Board

VANCOUVER — Mayor Ken Sim says he's moving to abolish Vancouver's elected Park Board, which is the only such body in any Canadian city.
Mayor Ken Sim moves to abolish elected Vancouver park board

Mayor Ken Sim moves to abolish elected Vancouver park board

Six of seven commissioners belong to mayor's ABC Vancouver party.