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Former Prince George Cougars goalie suing CHL, WHL

Former Prince George Cougars goalie suing CHL, WHL

A new class-action lawsuit alleges Canadian major junior hockey leagues violate antitrust laws in the United States by colluding to restrict the negotiation powers of players.
Union protests firing of Victoria airport security screeners; agency alleges 'incomplete screening'

Union protests firing of Victoria airport security screeners; agency alleges 'incomplete screening'

Twenty-seven screening officers and nine salaried employees at the airport were terminated following an investigation into “screening irregularities”
Charges stayed in drug-trafficking case amid police-misconduct allegations

Charges stayed in drug-trafficking case amid police-misconduct allegations

One of the officers who participated was under investigation for misconduct at the time.
Woman avoids jail after slashing Kamloops security guard

Woman avoids jail after slashing Kamloops security guard

Payge Elizabeth Dyer, 35, pulled a knife and slashed a security guard while trying to steal a buggy full of merchandise from a Kamloops grocery store
Kamloops teens plead guilty after drunken group beating

Kamloops teens plead guilty after drunken group beating

Both teens pleaded guilty to assault charges stemming from an incident at a party at Westsyde Centennial Park on Aug. 13, 2022.
More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

ABBOTSFORD, B.C.
North Vancouver RCMP warn of radioactive material in equipment in stolen car

North Vancouver RCMP warn of radioactive material in equipment in stolen car

VANCOUVER — Police in North Vancouver say a car stolen from an underground parking lot Tuesday had a piece of equipment containing radioactive material inside.
Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run

Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run

VICTORIA — Veteran British Columbia politician Mike de Jong has announced he will leave the legislature after a 30-year career in government and opposition. De Jong, who was first elected as a B.C.
Ontario's plan to get rid of blue licence plates is to sit back and wait

Ontario's plan to get rid of blue licence plates is to sit back and wait

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government has a plan to get its blue licence plates off the roads, four years after discovering they are barely visible at night – and that plan is to sit back and wait.
Prince George teacher disciplined for endangering student with nut allergy

Prince George teacher disciplined for endangering student with nut allergy

The teacher in question voluntarily entered into the agreement on Jan. 24, 2024, acknowledging that her actions had put a student's health and safety at risk.