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Female pedestrian injured in Surrey hit-and-run

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey RCMP are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian. Police were called to King George Blvd near 72 Ave at about 9 p.m. Sunday.
B.C. man convicted in young girl's murder in 1978 loses appeal

B.C. man convicted in young girl's murder in 1978 loses appeal

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man found guilty in the death of a young girl in 1978 has lost an appeal of his first-degree murder conviction. GRAPHIC WARNING: The following details may be disturbing for some readers. A unanimous ruling by the B.C.
Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

Wildfire in B.C.'s Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service says a fire in British Columbia's Peace region has grown out of control due to high winds, noting temperatures are expected to increase and no precipitation has been forecast for the area.
Smoky skies persist in Vancouver and surrounding areas due to wildfires

Smoky skies persist in Vancouver and surrounding areas due to wildfires

VANCOUVER — Regional officials say air quality is expected to worsen in parts of the Vancouver area as smoky skies persisted Sunday due to wildfires in the province and the United States.
Fire burning near Hope grows to estimated 458 hectares

Fire burning near Hope grows to estimated 458 hectares

Twelve properties near a wildfire in Hope have been issued evacuation orders and told to leave their homes.
B.C. municipalities' convention takes aim at housing, health, climate

B.C. municipalities' convention takes aim at housing, health, climate

This year's UBCM conference in Whistler plans to cover major themes, include housing, safety, mental health and addictions, and climate change.
Saanich diver part of team that confirmed location of downed WWII-era bomber

Saanich diver part of team that confirmed location of downed WWII-era bomber

Royal Canadian Air Force plane crashed after its engine failed upon takeoff in September 1943, killing all four men on board.
Another Greater Victoria medical clinic charging patients a monthly fee

Another Greater Victoria medical clinic charging patients a monthly fee

Beta Therapeutics in Royal Oak is advertising that it is accepting new patients as of Nov. 1, charging a monthly fee of $110 — based on an annual cost of $1,320
Dawson Creek powerlifter medals in UK at World Championships

Dawson Creek powerlifter medals in UK at World Championships

Overall total of 847lbs lifted in UK.
B.C. Liberals hold on to Surrey South riding in byelection

B.C. Liberals hold on to Surrey South riding in byelection

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's Liberal Party has retained a seat in the riding of Surrey South following a byelection to replace a longtime member of the legislature.