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COVID numbers surge in B.C. as Halloween crowd gathers in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — As British Columbia reported a record surge in COVID-19 cases that health officials called concerning, Vancouver police say some people flouted pandemic rules in an "alcohol-fuelled" gathering in the city's entertainment district.

Nov 2, 2020 5:45 PM Read more >

Border closure blamed for rescheduling of American lawyer's gun smuggling trial in B.C. court

An American lawyer facing charges of allegedly attempting to smuggle two firearms into Canada via Osoyoos has been granted a delay for his trial due to ongoing Canada-U.S. border restrictions.

Nov 2, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

Party-goers in Vancouver flout COVID-19 rules Halloween night

Vancouver police say they are disappointed after social media posts showed downtown streets crowded with party-goers on Halloween night, apparently flouting COVID-19 safety protocols. Spokesman Const.

Nov 1, 2020 6:13 PM Read more >

Police look for suspect after controversial mural in Victoria is vandalized

Victoria police are looking for a suspect after a controversial mural was found vandalized with spray paint Saturday morning.

Oct 31, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Ashcroft Mounties look for public help in early-morning armed highway robbery

ASHCROFT, B.C. — The Mounties are asking for the public's assistance following an early-morning armed robbery Friday along Highway 97C in British Columbia.

Oct 31, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

British Columbia reports 272 new cases of COVID-19

VICTORIA — The B.C. government says it will increase surveillance this weekend as an order limiting the number of people who can visit a home is in effect because of COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr.

Oct 30, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

Three workers dismissed by Metro Vancouver after fatal incident at Cleveland Dam

VANCOUVER — Three employees have been dismissed by Metro Vancouver after the fatal release of water from the Cleveland Dam earlier this month.

Oct 30, 2020 3:11 PM Read more >

B.C. auction giant Ritchie Bros. to pay US$275M for American data firm

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. is drumming up a sizeable sale for itself. The B.C.-based company, best known for facilitating sales of heavy equipment and trucks through live auctions and online bidding, is set to acquire U.S.

Oct 30, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

B.C.'s high court upholds new trial for two managers after spill at mine

VANCOUVER — A new trial will go ahead for two senior executives of a now-closed gold mine in northwestern British Columbia. B.C.

Oct 30, 2020 10:18 AM Read more >

Man serving time for first-degree murder walks away from prison in Mission, B.C.

MISSION, B.C. — A man convicted of first-degree murder has walked away from a prison in British Columbia. The Correctional Service of Canada says Roderick Muchikekwanape was confirmed missing at 10 p.m., Thursday.

Oct 30, 2020 6:58 AM Read more >