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Teacher in Delta, B.C., charged with child pornography related offences

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP say a school teacher in Delta, B.C., has been charged with child pornography offences.

Jul 3, 2020 10:11 AM Read more >

Flood warnings issued as B.C.'s major rivers surge, rainfall continues

VANCOUVER — Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to surge across much of British Columbia, washing out roads and putting many communities on alert.

Jul 3, 2020 9:53 AM Read more >

B.C. RCMP commander in Kelowna calls for more nurses during wellness checks

KELOWNA, B.C. — The spotlight on how police respond to mental health calls has prompted an RCMP commander in B.C. to push for the expansion of teams that pair an officer and a nurse. Chief Supt.

Jul 2, 2020 5:55 PM Read more >

'Queue jumpers' not welcome in B.C. as COVID-19 U.S. cases rise: B.C. premier

RICHMOND, B.C. — Premier John Horgan says Americans travelling through British Columbia on their way to Alaska or returning home should not stop in the province while COVID-19 cases continue rising in the United States.

Jul 2, 2020 5:03 PM Read more >

Rivers in southeast region of B.C. expected to rise rapidly as rains continue

VICTORIA — British Columbia's River Forecast Centre is issuing a high streamflow advisory for the southeast region of the province.

Jul 1, 2020 6:48 PM Read more >

Canada Day celebrations held in cars at Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition

VANCOUVER — Organizers at the Pacific National Exhibition hosted a live parade on Canada Day, but with a twist. Spokeswoman Laura Ballance says it was a "reverse parade" where people stayed in their cars and the route was stationary.

Jul 1, 2020 5:21 PM Read more >

Victoria Police seek help identifying man in potential hate crime

VICTORIA — Police are investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man was attacked aboard a BC Transit bus. Victoria Police say patrol officers were flagged down on June 19 just after 4 p.m.

Jul 1, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

B.C. Premier John Horgan says Canada Day 2020 is giving people a chance to reflect

Jul 1, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank B.C. health workers on Canada Day

SURREY, B.C. — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke with health workers in British Columbia via video call about their experiences working during COVID-19 on Canada Day.

Jul 1, 2020 9:59 AM Read more >

River centre says heavy rains could bring flooding to central, northeastern B.C.

VICTORIA — Officials are urging people in parts of British Columbia's interior to be careful around rivers as Environment Canada forecasts heavy rainfall in central and northeastern parts of the province starting Wednesday.

Jun 30, 2020 7:06 PM Read more >