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Fatal B.C. stabbing victim may have chased suspect, investigators say

WHITE ROCK, B.C. — Police say the man killed in a fatal stabbing attack in White Rock, B.C., earlier this week may have tried to chase down the suspect who stabbed him.

Apr 26, 2024 3:21 PM Read more >

Construction of Blackwater Gold mine now 73 per cent complete

Artemis Gold Inc. project 160 km SW of Prince George, now employs 320 people; on target for first pour in Q2 of 2024

Apr 25, 2024 5:10 PM Read more >

Wildfire near Chetwynd reduces Highway 97 to single-lane traffic

Evacuation order in effect due to Wildmare Creek fire

Apr 25, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

B.C. man going to trial on child sex, pornography charges

Daniel Robert Hanson faces various allegations involving child pornography as well as communicating with a person under 16 for sexual purposes.

Apr 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Stall, downdraft, decision making may have played roles in B.C. air-taxi crash: TSB

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says several factors may have played a role in the crash of an air taxi in B.C.

Apr 24, 2024 11:22 AM Read more >

Harbour Air signs letter of intent to buy electric motors for its seaplanes

The company says it has signed a letter of intent with Washington-based magniX to purchase 50 motors to convert its seaplane fleet.

Apr 24, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Island Health memo instructs nurses not to stop illicit drug use in hospitals

The memo dated March 12, which was raised in the legislature on Tuesday, provides a guide for staff interactions with people who use illicit drugs

Apr 24, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Ombudsperson calls B.C.'s handling of youth confinement an embarrassment

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s ombudsperson says the Ministry of Children and Family Development should be embarrassed by its neglect toward its commitment to reduce the practice of isolating youth in custody.

Apr 23, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >

B.C. government sets November date for Surrey police handover

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's government has set Nov. 29 as the date when the Surrey Police Service will take over from the RCMP as the city's force of jurisdiction.

Apr 23, 2024 4:42 PM Read more >

Endako fire evacuation alert cancelled

Fire no longer threatening village about 160 km NW of Prince George

Apr 23, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >