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Vancouver trustees reinstate police liaison program in city's public schools

VANCOUVER — School trustees in Vancouver have resurrected a program that assigns police to public schools, with the intention to have officers on campuses by next September.

Nov 29, 2022 9:17 AM Read more >

Storm brings arctic chill, heavy snow and punishing winds to parts of coastal B.C.

VANCOUVER — Snowfall, winter storm and arctic outflow warnings now cover most of coastal British Columbia from Terrace south to Metro Vancouver as a powerful storm packing frigid winds is forecast to bring heavy snow to those regions.

Nov 29, 2022 8:53 AM Read more >

Abbotsford police investigating incident after cop caught on camera punching man

The incident took place after an Offspring concert on Saturday night.

Nov 29, 2022 8:43 AM Read more >

Avalanche Canada changes forecasting system and website to match worldwide standard

Avalanche Canada is making significant changes to its avalanche forecasting system as we head into the busy winter recreation season. The new flexible forecast system means there will no longer be fixed forecast regions or region names.

Nov 29, 2022 8:21 AM Read more >

Human-rights commissioner calls for halt to school-liaison officers

Kasari Govender says concerns about the presence of police officers in schools have been raised by marginalized students, their families and their communities

Nov 29, 2022 7:55 AM Read more >

Funding announced for new medical school at SFU Surrey campus

Interim dean hired for new school, which is expected to start admitting students in 2026

Nov 29, 2022 1:01 AM Read more >

New B.C. medical school at Simon Fraser to train next generation of doctors: premier

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is getting a new medical school, but it will be the end of the decade before any new doctors graduate from the university, says Premier David Eby.

Nov 28, 2022 4:53 PM Read more >

Investigate Indigenous man's death in B.C. prison as hate crime, says advocate

Prisoner and Indigenous rights advocates allege that Kendal Campeau was abused by guards in prison before his death.

Nov 28, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Cold air pushes into southern B.C., bringing wind, snow and arctic chill

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has updated special weather statements, warning of strong winds, sub-zero temperatures and snow for south coastal B.C. and much of Vancouver Island.

Nov 28, 2022 4:34 PM Read more >

B.C. man with 115 convictions sentenced for hotel BB gun incident

Michael Landry has an extensive record, with 115 convictions in B.C. and Ontario.

Nov 28, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >