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Update: Accused killer might be trying to flee B.C. after escaping Port Coquitlam jail

Police say original photos of the alleged suspects were stock images with a "close resemblance" to the ones they provided before breaking out Rabih Alkhalil, who's facing first-degree murder charges.

Jul 23, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Vehicle linked to fatal shooting of two B.C. women found, hunt for suspect ongoing

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Homicide investigators say they've found the vehicle of a man wanted in the fatal shooting of two women this week in Chilliwack, B.C.

Jul 23, 2022 10:42 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries board ends contract with chief executive Mark Collins

The departure comes as the ferry system posts frequent sailing-cancellation notices due to crew shortages.

Jul 23, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Vancouver council passes plan aimed at creating 'equitable, livable, affordable' city

Vancouver city council has approved a land-use strategy aimed at reshaping the city to become more "equitable, livable, affordable and resilient" in years to come

Jul 22, 2022 6:10 PM Read more >

Canadian E-Fest promoter reticent about refunds: CEO says contract limits what he can say

OSS Group CEO Matthew Carter said OSS does not hold the ticket money, but would not say who does or the total dollar amount of tickets sold.

Jul 22, 2022 2:37 PM Read more >

Vancouver murder trial to continue without accused killer now on the lam

The trial of Wolfpack Alliance gangster Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil will go on without him. The 35-year-old escaped July 21 from North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Coquitlam, putting a temporary halt on his first degree murder trial in B.C. Supreme Court.

Jul 22, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

BC Ferries board fires president and CEO Mark Collins, seeks 'renewal'

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Services Board says it has ousted its president and CEO, effective immediately amid staffing shortages and ferry cancellations.

Jul 22, 2022 10:48 AM Read more >

Man on trial for first-degree murder escapes from Metro Vancouver jail

VANCOUVER — An inmate has escaped from a pretrial holding facility in Metro Vancouver and RCMP say he is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

Jul 22, 2022 7:39 AM Read more >

Three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers coming in January

The program, which applies to both resale and new homes, will be the first in Canada.

Jul 22, 2022 4:20 AM Read more >

Nohomin Creek wildfire near Lytton now estimated at 2,223 hectares

A wildfire burning out-of-control just under two kilometres northwest of the village of Lytton, B.C. now covers more than 22 square kilometres.

Jul 22, 2022 1:18 AM Read more >