Nanaimo police dog Neon carries RCMP working-dog lineage
Nanaimo RCMP Police Service Dog Neon #1173 is part of a breeding and training program that develops potential police dogs from puppyhood through formal service training.
BC SPCA contest returns with chance to put your pet on a beer can
Four pets will be featured on limited-edition Yellow Dog Brewing labels in the fifth annual fundraiser
Man wanted for first-degree murder may be travelling in B.C. backcountry
An Ottawa man wanted for first-degree murder may be travelling through or camping in remote areas of British Columbia, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Chilliwack RCMP renew appeal two years after suspicious death of Tania Langley
Chilliwack RCMP are renewing their appeal for information two years after the disappearance and death of Tania Langley, saying investigators continue to consider the circumstances surrounding her disappearance suspicious.
Man expected to survive after alleged attack near Lund
A 45-year-old man is expected to survive after an alleged attack along Highway 101 near Lund left him with multiple stab wounds, according to Powell River RCMP. Police said they were contacted Aug. 30 after the man was admitted to hospital.
B.C. judge narrows WestJet passenger-rights lawsuit over flight-delay reimbursements
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has narrowed a consumer lawsuit challenging WestJet’s handling of passenger expenses during flight disruptions, striking portions that sought to recover money for affected travellers while allowing the broader case against the airline to continue.
Sixth B.C. Conservative MLA shifts to Independent status in less than two weeks
A sixth B.C. Conservative MLA has left the party’s caucus in less than two weeks, with Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman announcing Thursday that he will sit as an Independent.
UBCO Heat open Canada West soccer season Thursday against Trinity Western
The UBC Okanagan Heat will begin their 2026 Canada West men’s soccer season Thursday in Kelowna, hosting the Trinity Western Spartans at Nonis Sports Field.
B.C. reports 138 suspected unregulated-drug toxicity deaths in June
British Columbia reported 138 deaths due to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity in June, an average of about 4.6 deaths each day, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the BC Coroners Service. The service’s previous bulletins reported 109 deaths in May 2026 and 147 deaths in June 2025, although all three monthly figures remain subject to revision.
Ian Paton leaves B.C. Conservative caucus, says he and Peter Milobar plan new party
Delta South MLA Ian Paton has left the B.C. Conservative caucus and says he intends to establish a new provincial party with Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar.
RCMP renew appeal one year after Dillen Bain found dead in burned vehicle
Major crime investigators are renewing their appeal for information one year after 25-year-old Dillen Bain was found dead inside a burned vehicle near Kamloops. The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit says Bain’s death is being investigated as a homicide and is seeking information about what happened before his death on Aug. 23, 2025.
IIO investigating after youth seriously injured in Nelson police custody
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating after a youth sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries while in custody at the Nelson Police Department. The incident occurred Aug. 11, according to an IIO release.
Police seek 13-year-old last seen in Chilliwack
Chilliwack RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Zayn Johnston, who was last seen Aug. 6. Investigators believe he may currently be in the Langley area.
Tumbler Ridge school comes down six months after mass shooting
Six months after a mass shooting devastated Tumbler Ridge, the secondary school where five students and an educator were killed is being dismantled.
Port Alberni man sentenced to 22 years for sexual offences
A Port Alberni man has been sentenced to 22 years in custody after being convicted of four sexual offences.
50% U.S. tariffs on B.C. wood products delayed three days
B.C. manufacturers facing a new 50 per cent U.S. tariff received an eleventh-hour reprieve Tuesday night after the United States postponed the measure for three days while Canada and the U.S. try to finalize a trade agreement.
Maple Ridge shooting was targeted, victim remains in critical condition: RCMP
Police now believe a shooting that left a 56-year-old man critically injured in Maple Ridge Tuesday night was targeted.
Kootenay consumer insolvencies jump nearly 22% in a year
Consumer insolvencies across the Kootenays have jumped nearly 22 per cent in a year, with hundreds of people turning to bankruptcy or formal debt-repayment proposals.
RCMP search for man missing after working on Alberta farm
RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a 34-year-old man who disappeared after working on a farm in northern Alberta and had intended to return home.
B.C. set to expand PST to professional services Oct. 1 despite committee call for repeal
British Columbia is still preparing to expand the provincial sales tax to several categories of professional services on Oct. 1, despite a legislative committee recommending the province repeal the change.