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Heiltsuk Nation man, granddaughter continue to seek in-person apology from Vancouver constables over BMO incident

Maxwell Johnson: ‘There is a hole in me right now, as my family, my people, and my culture are being disrespected and cast aside.’

Dec 13, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >

Kamloops drug dealer with 'enduring commitment' to criminal lifestyle gets day parole

Jeffrey Kerr Milne, 54, was sentenced in April of 2022 after pleading guilty to four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Dec 13, 2023 4:47 AM Read more >

Okanagan drug dealer sentenced to 18 months for fentanyl, meth trafficking

Michael Trehearne was found guilty last year of possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. His sentencing was delayed, however, after he failed to attend.

Dec 13, 2023 4:14 AM Read more >

Public’s faith in law and order deteriorating, northern B.C. mayor says

The deterioration of society is related to drug addiction and mental illness, and the "inability of the justice system to hold anyone accountable in a meaningful way,” says Mayor Lilia Hansen in a letter to the Minister of Public Safety.

Dec 13, 2023 3:28 AM Read more >

Quebec man charged in Kelowna human trafficking investigation

Stanley Jean-Baptiste, 36, is facing multiple charges related to Trafficking in Persons. He has been held in custody and is being brought to Kelowna to appear in court.

Dec 13, 2023 12:02 AM Read more >

Film festival a unique feat for small community like qathet

Movie-goers will be delighted with variety of offerings

Dec 12, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Vancouver council approves 7.5% property tax hike for 2024

Mayor Ken Sim gets $180,000 boost to his $1.3-million office budget

Dec 12, 2023 6:12 PM Read more >

RCMP find suspected explosive device near B.C. high school

Vernon RCMP confirm they are investigating a suspected explosive device found inside a vehicle. About 10:30 a.m., police received a report of a man passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the plaza parking lot on the 2700 block of 43rd Avenue.

Dec 12, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Police watchdog investigating shooting in Kitimat

One man was shot, receiving non-life threatening injuries following a police incident

Dec 12, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Canada to extend life of Metro Vancouver electric trolley buses

$26.6 million from federal, provincial and municipal governments will extend the life of trolley buses in Vancouver and Burnaby

Dec 12, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >