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Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

Manifest destiny: B.C. teens who chanted for Taylor Swift tickets get their wish

VANCOUVER — A pair of British Columbia sisters who lit candles and chanted affirmations in a bid to "manifest" tickets to see their idol Taylor Swift in Vancouver are going to get their wish.
Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

Alberta RCMP offer $10,000 reward for second suspect in fatal shooting near Calgary

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA — Mounties have significantly increased the reward for information in an effort to apprehend the remaining suspect in a deadly roadside shooting near Calgary. "A decision to offer $10,000 for any information leading to Mr.
B.C. police watchdog called in after officer stabbed, man shot in Richmond

B.C. police watchdog called in after officer stabbed, man shot in Richmond

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in after RCMP say they shot a man in an incident that also left an officer with serious injuries.
B.C. crews move to 'mop up' stage on many wildfires, drought persists in the north

B.C. crews move to 'mop up' stage on many wildfires, drought persists in the north

British Columbia is down to just one "wildfire of note," as the wildfire service says rain and cooler temperatures have helped crews turn the corner on a number of larger blazes, especially in southern parts of the province.
Surrey man charged after allegedly ramming RCMP cruiser

Surrey man charged after allegedly ramming RCMP cruiser

Accused is facing four charges including assault
Langley man charged with murder in Vancouver homicide

Langley man charged with murder in Vancouver homicide

Hitkaran Johal, 25, died at the scene. A second man went to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

The helicopter, which had just the pilot on board, crashed Aug. 15 at Brooks Peninsula, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Police in Prince George stumble on biggest drug haul in city's history: RCMP

Police in Prince George stumble on biggest drug haul in city's history: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Mounties say that officers investigating a break and enter in Prince George, B.C., stumbled on what turned out to be the biggest haul of illicit drugs in the city's history.
Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

New paper supports thesis that fuel-thinning is not appropriate for Coastal forests
Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Staff want no-smoking rules enforced, full-time security, and specialized clinicians to deal with hard-to-house residents.