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B.C.’s cop watchdog criticizes Vancouver police over domestic dispute probe involving own officer

B.C.’s cop watchdog criticizes Vancouver police over domestic dispute probe involving own officer

Police complaint commissioner: VPD superintendent did not consider trauma of intimate partner violence in reviewing evidence
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B.C. secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards

B.C. secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards

VICTORIA — Millions of respirator masks that British Columbia purchased from a manufacturer in China have been given a stamp of approval by separate labs, making them available for health workers, Health Minister Adrian Dix said.
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Video of officer seen punching driver to be investigated: Kelowna, B.C., RCMP

Video of officer seen punching driver to be investigated: Kelowna, B.C., RCMP

KELOWNA, B.C. — A video circulating on social media that appears to show a Mountie punching a combative driver doesn't tell the full story, the Kelowna, British Columbia, detachment's top officer said Tuesday.
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Man charged with assault, kidnapping, suspected of removing monitoring bracelet

Man charged with assault, kidnapping, suspected of removing monitoring bracelet

SURREY, B.C. — RCMP say they're looking for a 19-year-old man charged with kidnapping and assault who is suspected of removing a court-ordered monitoring bracelet. Police say Dyllan Petrin was arrested on the charges last July.
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One in three students back in classrooms in British Columbia: minister

One in three students back in classrooms in British Columbia: minister

VICTORIA — About one third of students returned to classrooms in British Columbia Monday and Education Minister Rob Fleming said he expects those numbers to rise.
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Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. offices

Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C. offices

New World Technologies and Maersk Distribution Canada outbreaks are both in the Fraser Health region
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BC Ferries back in service on some routes after pause due to pandemic

BC Ferries back in service on some routes after pause due to pandemic

VICTORIA — Services are resuming on some British Columbia ferry routes with more people travelling in the province as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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B.C. immigration program well managed, but fraud, corruption are risks: auditor

B.C. immigration program well managed, but fraud, corruption are risks: auditor

VICTORIA — An immigration nominee program that brings workers to British Columbia fills labour gaps but needs to improve safeguards for fraud and corruption, says an audit. The B.C.
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BC Liberals call for faster re-opening in regions with fewer COVID-19 cases

BC Liberals call for faster re-opening in regions with fewer COVID-19 cases

"It seems reasonable to at least consider tailored, regional reopening plans based on the specific case counts of each region"
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Foreign cyberthreats to Canada persist: spy agency

Foreign cyberthreats to Canada persist: spy agency

Global Five Eyes alliance had Huawei concerns
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