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Details of Saanich bank robbery revealed: police the target, not money

Details of Saanich bank robbery revealed: police the target, not money

Investigators say Matthew and Isaac Auchterlonie expected they would die, and picked the bank at random.
Cancer cluster being investigated at B.C. elementary school

Cancer cluster being investigated at B.C. elementary school

Alouette Elementary in Maple Ridge, B.C., is under investigation for possible environmental contamination after multiple staff — all in the same wing of the school — were diagnosed with breast cancer over the past two years.
Vancouver airport says 'equipment issue' caused long delays

Vancouver airport says 'equipment issue' caused long delays

A Vancouver traveller said staff suggested that she tweet about it because they were also frustrated.
B.C. legislature oversight committee settles on $100M budget

B.C. legislature oversight committee settles on $100M budget

The all-party committee that oversees B.C.’s Legislative Assembly is asking the NDP government for a $100.3-million operational budget in the next fiscal year.
Crown seeks new court order against B.C. pet killer

Crown seeks new court order against B.C. pet killer

Kayla Bourque is out on a release order with conditions.
Ex-Mexican general’s B.C. extradition hearing delayed

Ex-Mexican general’s B.C. extradition hearing delayed

The extradition hearing for the former Mexican general who fled to B.C. in 2019 was postponed Thursday after his defence lawyer sought to introduce evidence that could help clear his client.

Police: Canadian bank robbers' goal was to kill cops

SAANICH, British Columbia (AP) — Twin brothers who died in a hail of gunfire last summer outside a Canadian bank had been planning their attack for years, with a goal to kill as many officers as possible, police said Friday.
Wastewater COVID-19 surveillance expands to Vancouver Island, Interior

Wastewater COVID-19 surveillance expands to Vancouver Island, Interior

The program was previously limited to just five Lower Mainland water treatment plants.
Civilian police investigator targets evasive Vancouver officers for further probe

Civilian police investigator targets evasive Vancouver officers for further probe

VANCOUVER — Two Vancouver police officers who punched and injured a drunken man won't face further investigation into their use of force, but four other officers who witnessed the arrest last year might have to explain their actions to B.C.
Single dad from war-torn Syria finds refuge with B.C. church community

Single dad from war-torn Syria finds refuge with B.C. church community

"I realize that I can't step off a plane directly into my dream job," says 23-year-old writer Youssef Al-Khoudor.