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Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

Gusts reaching 80 km/h expected in Victoria, parts of Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Heavy rain over the weekend brought more than 100 millimetres of precipitation to parts of British Columbia's South Coast while gusts reaching 80 kilometres an hour are in the forecast.
High avalanche risk in parts of B.C. coast due to rain, winds and warm temperatures

High avalanche risk in parts of B.C. coast due to rain, winds and warm temperatures

VANCOUVER — Heavy rain, high winds and warm temperatures along British Columbia's south coast are creating dangerous avalanche conditions on slopes across the region this weekend.
VicPD chief anticipates liaison officers back in schools by end of year

VicPD chief anticipates liaison officers back in schools by end of year

Chief Del Manak said he is scheduled to meet next week with the chiefs of local First Nations and the new school board trustee to “talk about next steps.”
Rain and possible snow melt set off high-water warnings for parts of B.C.

Rain and possible snow melt set off high-water warnings for parts of B.C.

VANCOUVER — A series of wet weather systems bringing rain and a warming trend has prompted high streamflow advisories for waterways on B.C.'s south coast and the lower half of Vancouver Island.
B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

B.C. RCMP investigates swastika graffiti on tribal building as hate crime

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mounties in Fort St. John, B.C., say they're investigating graffiti including swastikas spray painted on the Treaty 8 Tribal Association building as a hate crime. Staff Sgt.
Nanaimo man gets three years for violent sexual assault of teen

Nanaimo man gets three years for violent sexual assault of teen

Warning: This story contains disturbing details of a sexual assault.
Mother of Amanda Todd gets King's medal from Governor General

Mother of Amanda Todd gets King's medal from Governor General

Port Coquitlam resident Carol Todd, the mother of Amanda Todd, was decorated with a King Charles III Coronation Medal from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon today, Feb. 20, 2025.
Police release names of victims in Abbotsford, B.C. double homicide

Police release names of victims in Abbotsford, B.C. double homicide

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police have released the names of the two victims in an Abbotsford, B.C., double homicide in January.
Two drivers accused of hitting same pedestrian then leaving B.C. crash site

Two drivers accused of hitting same pedestrian then leaving B.C. crash site

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., say charges have been approved against two drivers who are accused of leaving the scene after allegedly running over the same pedestrian.
Flood watch up due to possible ice jam on B.C. Interior waterways

Flood watch up due to possible ice jam on B.C. Interior waterways

VICTORIA — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has posted a flood watch on three Interior waterways because of the chance of a midseason ice jam.