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Search on after float plane with three aboard crashes into B.C. bay

Search on after float plane with three aboard crashes into B.C. bay

PORT HARDY, B.C. — A search is underway in Strachan Bay on British Columbia's central coast for a float plane that crashed into the water. Mounties in Port Hardy say the plane went down Wednesday afternoon with three people on board. Cpl.
Former B.C. football player facing charges of robbery, weapons and assault

Former B.C. football player facing charges of robbery, weapons and assault

Terry Houngbo-Gody played with the B.C. Football Conference's Westshore Rebels.
Woman who allegedly impersonated B.C. nurse may return to Vancouver for trial

Woman who allegedly impersonated B.C. nurse may return to Vancouver for trial

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics may return to B.C., where it's alleged she posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
Government lays out plans to combat climate change in National Adaptation Strategy

Government lays out plans to combat climate change in National Adaptation Strategy

Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson laid out the goals within the plan at The Polygon on Thursday
Oak Bay man convicted of killing daughters has appeal dismissed

Oak Bay man convicted of killing daughters has appeal dismissed

Andrew Berry's appeal to overturn his convictions for the murders of his two young daughters on Christmas Day 2017 has been dismissed by the B.C. Court of Appeal
'Disturbing': Driver found passed out in running vehicle with infant inside

'Disturbing': Driver found passed out in running vehicle with infant inside

After being taken to the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, the driver gave two breath samples that registered 2.5 times the legal limit of .08, police said.
Police officers disciplined for using Taser as party trick, going on dating app while on surveillance duty

Police officers disciplined for using Taser as party trick, going on dating app while on surveillance duty

Overall number of complaints to Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner up 26% year on year, though investigations into misconduct ordered by the commissioner remained about the same.
B.C. government seeking public input on employment standards for gig workers in the ride-hailing and food-delivery sectors

B.C. government seeking public input on employment standards for gig workers in the ride-hailing and food-delivery sectors

Many of them earn less than minimum wage for a shift because they’re currently only paid for ‘active time’.
Journalist association slams Sask. attempt to 'muzzle' Saulteaux sisters

Journalist association slams Sask. attempt to 'muzzle' Saulteaux sisters

The Canadian Association of Journalists supports CBC and APTN fighting the publication ban that would prevent media from reporting on evidence at the hearing for sisters Nerissa and Odelia Quewezance. The Crown is also seeking to have the records sealed.

BC Children's Hospital triages patients from E/R due to respiratory illness spike

VANCOUVER — The BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver says it's triaging less serious patients from its emergency department to a nearby area due to a surge of people with respiratory illnesses.