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Attorney General defends B.C. RCMP officer in one of three civil suits she faces

The Attorney General of Canada is defending the actions of Kelowna RCMP officer Const. Lacey Browning in a second lawsuit filed against the officer that stems from a 2016 incident. But the lawsuit may never even make it to court. Const.

Dec 14, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

Evidence of racism not unique to Royal B.C. Museum, says academic

Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra, a PhD candidate examining museums and critical race theory, said the issues raised in Lucy Bell’s farewell speech are not unique to the Royal B.C. Museum.

Dec 13, 2020 5:05 PM Read more >

YVR baggage handlers tested positive for COVID-19

Several employees working under the company Strategic Aviation were tested positive for COVID-19.

Dec 13, 2020 4:44 PM Read more >

Researchers aim to use artificial intelligence to save endangered whales in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Researchers are aiming to "teach" a computer to recognize the sounds of resident killer whales in order to develop a warning system for preventing ships from fatally striking endangered orcas off British Columbia's coast.

Dec 13, 2020 4:05 PM Read more >

Backcountry enthusiasts urged to venture out safely during COVID-19

Backcountry do's and don'ts

Dec 13, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

B.C. residents urged to prevent fires involving holiday decorations

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Public Safety Ministry is warning that the risk of fire could be hidden beneath the sparkle of holiday decorations. It says the Office of the Fire Commissioner has reported 113 Christmas-related fires in B.C.

Dec 13, 2020 2:03 PM Read more >

Celebrate the holidays in a fire-safe home this year: OFC

The Officer of the Fire Commissioner is reminding everyone to keep fire safety habits at the top of their mind during the holidays.

Dec 13, 2020 10:41 AM Read more >

Opinion: My best buddy who mocks masks is hospitalized with COVID-19

You think you understand COVID-19? Wait until someone close to you gets it

Dec 13, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

'Walk-of-shame' comment prompts call to change police sexual assault investigations

VICTORIA — A woman's complaints about being asked about a "walk of shame" by a Saanich police officer after reporting an alleged sexual assault has prompted British Columbia's police complaints commissioner to call for provincial standards for sex cr

Dec 13, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Vancouver charity continues 80-year-old tradition of serving Christmas meals

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver charity is serving its annual Christmas lunch and dinner to nearly 1,400 people this weekend, but COVID-19 restrictions mean turkey and vegetarian options will be handed out in biodegradable to-go containers.

Dec 12, 2020 12:35 PM Read more >