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Drug trafficker tests B.C.’s civil forfeiture regime

Drug trafficker tests B.C.’s civil forfeiture regime

Stephen Hai Peng Chen is seeking police investigation documents that the B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office is calling a ‘fishing expedition’
Coquihalla closed for six hours overnight to deal with avalanche concerns

Coquihalla closed for six hours overnight to deal with avalanche concerns

The highway will be closed between Merritt and Hope for a bit
Man fatally shot by police in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood

Man fatally shot by police in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood

VANCOUVER — A 37-year-old man has died after being shot by police in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood early Tuesday.
B.C. police watchdog says 'reasonable grounds' to consider charge against officer

B.C. police watchdog says 'reasonable grounds' to consider charge against officer

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog says it has sent a report to the Crown asking it to consider charges linked to an arrest in Vancouver 18 months ago.
Higher property values in B.C. prompt increase in 2021 homeowner grant

Higher property values in B.C. prompt increase in 2021 homeowner grant

VICTORIA — A grant that helps British Columbia homeowners offset a portion of their property tax is being raised to reflect an increase in the assessed value of their homes.
BC Hydro offers options to cut power consumption by mobile home residents

BC Hydro offers options to cut power consumption by mobile home residents

VANCOUVER — A new report from BC Hydro says mobile homes gobble power, putting their primarily senior or low-income residents at a disadvantage.
B.C. government takes over running of homeowner grant

B.C. government takes over running of homeowner grant

Homeowners in all municipalities will now submit their applications directly to the B.C. government, instead of through their municipal office.
BC Ferries cancels several sailings Tuesday due to strong winds

BC Ferries cancels several sailings Tuesday due to strong winds

If your Tuesday essential travel plans have you crossing between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, you may have to make some new arrangements.
Wind, rain, snowfall warnings posted as storm hammers most of coastal B.C.

Wind, rain, snowfall warnings posted as storm hammers most of coastal B.C.

VANCOUVER — Weather warnings cover most of coastal British Columbia and wind gusts topping 100 km/h are already lashing Haida Gwaii as the leading edge of a powerful storm hits the province.
B.C.'s top doctor releases COVID-19 vaccination plan for first three months of 2021

B.C.'s top doctor releases COVID-19 vaccination plan for first three months of 2021

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says immunizations are expected to be ramped up in the coming weeks as Health Canada approves more COVID-19 vaccines, but a major challenge will be for people to ensure they get immunized. Dr.