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Seaplane collides with boat, crashes into Vancouver's Coal Harbour

Seaplane collides with boat, crashes into Vancouver's Coal Harbour

VANCOUVER — A seaplane collided with a pleasure boat on Vancouver's downtown Coal Harbour waterfront Saturday, injuring a number of passengers on both craft. The crash happened just before 1 p.m.
Summer weather is here for a few days in the qathet region

Summer weather is here for a few days in the qathet region

Hot midday temperatures are a change from recent blustery conditions
Police in Surrey, B.C., arrest four just hours after shooting death

Police in Surrey, B.C., arrest four just hours after shooting death

SURREY, B.C. — Police have announced the arrests of four suspects just hours after a man was shot dead in Surrey, B.C.
B.C. man draws police emergency response team twice this week after assault arrest

B.C. man draws police emergency response team twice this week after assault arrest

SURREY, B.C. — Police say a man whose actions prompted two calls to the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team this week will now stay in custody until a bail hearing on Monday.
Woman disappeared from Victoria 43 years ago this week: VicPD

Woman disappeared from Victoria 43 years ago this week: VicPD

Linda Pedersen was 24 when she was last seen at 9:15 a.m. June 3, 1981 leaving her boyfriend’s apartment
'Large rock' found after windshield crash that left B.C. driver in critical condition

'Large rock' found after windshield crash that left B.C. driver in critical condition

BURNABY, B.C. — Police in Metro Vancouver say a "large rock" has been recovered from the scene of an incident along Highway 1 that sent a driver to hospital in critical condition.
B.C. to replace fleet of air ambulances by next fall, Premier David Eby says

B.C. to replace fleet of air ambulances by next fall, Premier David Eby says

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia will be replacing its fleet of air ambulance planes by the fall of next year, Premier David Eby said.
Federation calls for new municipal growth framework

Federation calls for new municipal growth framework

Capital and operating costs a challenge across Canada, including for City of Powell River
Jogger clipped by fast-moving e-bike on E&N Rail trail

Jogger clipped by fast-moving e-bike on E&N Rail trail

A witness estimates the e-bike was travelling about 40 km/h when the incident happened about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday
Massive Martin Mars water bomber arriving in Victoria sooner than expected

Massive Martin Mars water bomber arriving in Victoria sooner than expected

The Hawaii Martin Mars is expected to fly into the Patricia Bay Coast Guard base between Aug. 5 and 10, rather than at the end of the year