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Body found after shots fired in Surrey, B.C., homicide unit investigating

Body found after shots fired in Surrey, B.C., homicide unit investigating

SURREY, B.C. — Police say a body with apparent gunshot wounds has been found in a parked vehicle in Surrey, B.C. A statement from Surrey RCMP says the body was discovered as officers were called to the Grandview Heights neighbourhood just before 8 p.
Poll suggests most Canadians trust election results, want interference inquiry

Poll suggests most Canadians trust election results, want interference inquiry

OTTAWA — New polling suggests the majority of Canadians want the federal government to call an independent inquiry into foreign interference in the last two federal elections, but still feel the country's electoral system is safe.
Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Police responded to a report of a break-and-enter about 3:20 a.m. Sunday and discovered the men got into the building through an open window.
Reliance on GPS contributed to water taxi crash off Tofino, TSB report says

Reliance on GPS contributed to water taxi crash off Tofino, TSB report says

When the GPS display froze, the operator could not view the vessel’s position. When he looked up, it was too late and the vessel struck a rock, seriously injuring the operating and three passengers
Islamophobia more intense in Quebec than rest of Canada, study finds

Islamophobia more intense in Quebec than rest of Canada, study finds

Unlike Anglo-Canadians, more Quebecers support Bill 21.
Chilliwack priest abuse alleged in lawsuit against Vancouver archbishop

Chilliwack priest abuse alleged in lawsuit against Vancouver archbishop

Christopher Mark Wanner alleges Father Duncan Goguillot sexually abused him between 1972 and 1976 while at Chilliwack’s Saint Mary's School.
B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

The app will help customers check current conditions, make bookings, see sailing status and check estimated deck space, among other options.
Safety board urges caution after B.C. water taxi crashes in thick fog

Safety board urges caution after B.C. water taxi crashes in thick fog

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board has issued a warning to small boat operators that they shouldn’t rely on a single electronic navigation aid, after a water taxi rammed a rock in thick fog off Tofino, B.C.
Avalanche danger ranked lower on Island, but it's still rated "considerable" in some areas

Avalanche danger ranked lower on Island, but it's still rated "considerable" in some areas

12 people have died in avalanche accidents in B.C. so far this year, which is higher than normal. More people are seeking training on what to do if they’re caught in an avalanche.
Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sites

Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sites

This cultural map will track past activities that impacted different communities’ economy, growth and livelihoods.