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Update: Still no indication of what happened to Squamish hiker, police say

Update: Still no indication of what happened to Squamish hiker, police say

A thorough search was completed for the man who was last seen on July 1.
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Update: Hazardous conditions delay recovery in Squamish River incident

Update: Hazardous conditions delay recovery in Squamish River incident

Despite aerial and ground searches by local rescue teams, neither the vehicle nor one of its occupants has been found since it entered the swift-flowing waters of the Squamish River on June 14.
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Three dead in Maple Ridge, B.C., one involving self-inflicted injury: police watchdog

Three dead in Maple Ridge, B.C., one involving self-inflicted injury: police watchdog

MAPLE RIDGE — British Columbia's police watchdog says three people are dead after an overnight incident in Maple Ridge, with one death involving a self-inflicted injury. Spokeswoman Rebecca Whalen with the Independent Investigations Office of B.C.
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Island man gets 3 1/2 years for sexual assault of sleeping woman

Island man gets 3 1/2 years for sexual assault of sleeping woman

“I have no doubt that enduring the traumatizing experience of being sexually assaulted by Mr. Dick has significantly and negatively impacted almost every aspect of her life,” the judge said.
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Bubble machine, toys, supplies taken from Powell River day care

Bubble machine, toys, supplies taken from Powell River day care

Staff disappointed with vandalism, but support from the community has been overwhelming
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Police investigate 'suspicious' death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.

Police investigate 'suspicious' death of care home patient in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a patient who had been living in a care home in Abbotsford, B.C.
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Gun-shaped lighters banned in Vancouver, violators will face $1,000 fine

Gun-shaped lighters banned in Vancouver, violators will face $1,000 fine

VANCOUVER — City council in Vancouver has voted to immediately ban the sale of gun-shaped lighters to reduce the public safety risk.
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Burnaby driver clocked at 194 km/h caught by motorcycle patrol near Squamish

Burnaby driver clocked at 194 km/h caught by motorcycle patrol near Squamish

A late-night speeder was intercepted by BC Highway Patrol after being caught going more than 100 kilometres per hour over the limit near Lions Bay.
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High humidity in the forecast for qathet

High humidity in the forecast for qathet

Air quality is good and UV low
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Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

The nine-plane formation drew cheers, shouts of surprise and plenty of cameras. (PHOTO GALLERY)
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