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Details of Surrey's $500K 'NDP police tax' ad campaign revealed

Details of Surrey's $500K 'NDP police tax' ad campaign revealed

Regardless of whether one favours the RCMP or Surrey Police Service, the ongoing saga is a "boondoggle," says Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
First intake of critical care paramedics trained in Prince George put down roots

First intake of critical care paramedics trained in Prince George put down roots

Eric Konkin, Joseph Balfour and Spencer Ovenden took their BCEHS paramedic training to highest level and are staying put to help save lives in northern B.C.
Jury deliberating after Winters Hotel coroner's court hearings

Jury deliberating after Winters Hotel coroner's court hearings

Jury told any recommendations they make should be "reasonable, achievable and practical."
Premier Eby backs removal of homeless camp near Oak Street Bridge

Premier Eby backs removal of homeless camp near Oak Street Bridge

Housing advocates say safety concerns over encampments need to be weighed against the safety provided by alternative places to live; in this case, it's not clear if campers will simply be displaced to an even more unsafe place
Eby 'profoundly disturbed' by attack on B.C. Crown prosecutor near courthouse

Eby 'profoundly disturbed' by attack on B.C. Crown prosecutor near courthouse

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he was "profoundly disturbed" to hear that a provincial Crown prosecutor had been assaulted in Vancouver.
Six more weeks of winter predicted for BC and qathet region

Six more weeks of winter predicted for BC and qathet region

Above seasonal temperature and precipitation from February to April
Abbotsford officer acquitted of assault in West Van dog bite takedown

Abbotsford officer acquitted of assault in West Van dog bite takedown

The Crown's expert witness testified the dog bite was an allowable use of force.
Poor snowpack conditions prompts avalanche warning

Poor snowpack conditions prompts avalanche warning

Province urges backcountry users to check avalanche forecasts
Vancouver mayor's plan to abolish park board slammed at town hall

Vancouver mayor's plan to abolish park board slammed at town hall

Tony Dumoulin: "It really scares me how democracy can disappear like this."
Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely ‘catastrophic’

Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely ‘catastrophic’

“We’ll wait for the report, but its going to be catastrophic. I daresay we may have lost most of the crop.”