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Electronic music festival Shambhala postpones amid sexual misconduct allegations

SALMO, B.C. — A prominent electronic music festival in British Columbia is postponing this year's virtual event after sexual misconduct allegations were made against one of its performers.

Jul 20, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

RCMP arrest man over mail theft in four Metro Vancouver communities

SURREY, B.C. — A four-month RCMP investigation has led to 17 charges against a man accused of mail theft offences in Surrey, Delta, Richmond and North Vancouver. Thirty-year-old Nickolas Kelly was arrested July 7 and remains in custody.

Jul 20, 2020 11:07 AM Read more >

B.C. officer in critical condition after off-duty disturbance, man arrested

NELSON, B.C. — A police officer is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following an off-duty incident in Nelson, B.C. The Abbotsford Police Department says one of its officers intervened in a disturbance on Thursday. Sgt.

Jul 19, 2020 3:29 PM Read more >

Police watchdog called to investigate man's death after release from custody

DUNCAN, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in to investigate the death of a man not long after he was released from custody on Vancouver Island. RCMP in Duncan say an officer arrested a man for public intoxication at 4:30 p.m.

Jul 17, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal caucus member over ads

VICTORIA — Calls are rising for the BC Liberals to throw out one of its members from caucus amid allegations of homophobia and transphobia, while party Leader Andrew Wilkinson remains silent on the issue.

Jul 17, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

B.C. Premier apologizes, says he misspoke on comments about drug addiction

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's premier is apologizing for comments he made Thursday comparing the COVID-19 pandemic to the province's ongoing opioid crisis. B.C.

Jul 17, 2020 2:55 PM Read more >

Minister says B.C. gained advantage when it allowed schools to open in June

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's education minister says there's no substitute for in-class work and the goal for September will be to have as many children as possible return to school.

Jul 17, 2020 2:41 PM Read more >

'I'm going to rape you': Woman receives terrifying message on Metro Vancouver bus

Jul 17, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Newborn care unit at Vancouver hospital shut down by COVID-19 outbreak

VANCOUVER — A newborn intensive care unit at a Vancouver hospital is the site of the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the city.

Jul 17, 2020 6:01 AM Read more >

Vancouver police push back on 'defund' movement, say communication could improve

VANCOUVER — Members of the Vancouver Police Department pushed back against the concept of defunding the police on Thursday, saying they offer valuable work and help in the community.

Jul 16, 2020 11:32 PM Read more >