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Former B.C. Conservative member of Parliament James Abbott dies at 77

Former B.C. Conservative member of Parliament James Abbott dies at 77

CRANBROOK, B.C. — A retired members of Parliament who represented the southeastern British Columbia riding of Kootenay-Columbia for 18 years has died.

Targeted stabbing kills Vancouver man in the city's ninth murder of 2020

VANCOUVER — Police are investigating Vancouver's ninth homicide of the year. A statement from Vancouver police says a 41-year-old man was stabbed Monday evening in a lot behind St. Paul's Hospital in the city's west end.
Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021

Vancouver Park Board says yes to alcohol in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021

VANCOUVER — Park board commissioners in Vancouver have voted in favour of allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks around the city, but relaxing with a cold one likely won't happen soon.

Surrey man charged with sexual assault following attack near SkyTrain station

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP say a 30-year-old Surrey, B.C., man has been arrested and charged following an alleged sexual assault and robbery earlier this month. They say police received a report just after 11 p.m.

RCMP say man who died at Cultus Lake was 22-year-old from India

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — The RCMP say the man who drowned in a popular lake in British Columbia's Fraser Valley this weekend was an Indian citizen.

Fights sparked as crowd descend on parks in Port Moody, B.C.: Police

PORT MOODY, B.C. — British Columbia residents may be seeking a bit of respite from the COVID-19 pandemic at local parks, but police say the crowds are sparking heightened tensions in Port Moody, B.C.
Investigators seek help identifying woman found dead 35 years ago

Investigators seek help identifying woman found dead 35 years ago

VANCOUVER — British Columbia investigators are seeking help identifying a woman whose body was recovered from Burrard Inlet 35 years ago.
Pilot reported equipment failure before fatal crash in B.C., investigation finds

Pilot reported equipment failure before fatal crash in B.C., investigation finds

RICHMOND, B.C. — The pilot of a small, privately owned plane reported an equipment failure before it crashed on Gabriola Island, B.C., killing all three people on board.

Tight market for student housing at UVic to ease with 800 homes: premier

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is on track to have nearly 800 student homes at the University of Victoria ready by 2022.

Third motorcycle crash in July closes Highway 99 for hours near Pemberton, B.C.

PEMBERTON, B.C. — For the third time in one month police have been called to a serious crash along Highway 99 near Pemberton, B.C.