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Police hope to use tattoos to identify body found in ocean off Nanaimo

Police are unable to identify the body due to its “significant” state of decomposition, say Nanaimo RCMP

Jan 25, 2024 12:17 PM Read more >

Snowmobiler dead, two skiers rescued in separate B.C. backcountry emergencies

FIELD, B.C. — Police in eastern British Columbia are warning backcountry users to be ready for emergencies after a snowmobiler was killed and two skiers had to be rescued this week in separate incidents.

Jan 25, 2024 9:51 AM Read more >

Vancouver approves high-density Jericho Lands project criticized by some residents

Vancouver's city council has approved a high-density development concept for a 36-hectare site on the city's west side, involving13,000 new homes.

Jan 25, 2024 9:09 AM Read more >

Highest rate of 2023 toxic drug deaths in B.C. found in Northern Health

95 deaths were recorded in Prince George, 13 in Quesnel, six in Burns Lake, six in Smithers, 19 in Peace River North, and 13 in Peace River South.

Jan 25, 2024 6:36 AM Read more >

Greg Martel's Las Vegas home to be sold for $5.1M US

The sale is expected to yield just over $1.2 million US after the mortgage is discharged, which will likely go to cover the receiver’s costs

Jan 25, 2024 4:15 AM Read more >

Kamloops man faces 10 years in jail after filming sexual abuse of daughter, sharing video online

The man has been in jail since his arrest on Dec. 15, 2022, when Kamloops Mounties, acting on a tip from the FBI, executed a search warrant at his home.

Jan 25, 2024 4:10 AM Read more >

Tobogganing Okanagan teen behind truck collides with SUV

The teen was taken by ambulance to Kelowna General Hospital, while the driver of the truck was ticketed for driving without due care and attention.

Jan 24, 2024 6:56 PM Read more >

RCMP confirm body located at Kamloops encampment

Human remains were located where a fire was extinguished at the site of an apparent transient camp

Jan 24, 2024 2:52 PM Read more >

Another multi-day transit strike looms Feb. 3 if mediation fails, says union

Transit supervisor union issues strike notice for Feb. 3 if government-appointed non-binding mediation fails; action could affect SeaBus and SkyTrain.

Jan 24, 2024 1:29 PM Read more >

B.C. government considering outright ban on new standalone gas heating appliances by 2030

Stakeholder consultation on the proposed energy-efficiency standards continues this week with general information session for contractors

Jan 24, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >