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Vancouver records increase in crime with particularly high numbers in some areas

VANCOUVER — Police say the latest statistics suggesting an increase in crime for the first half of the year in Vancouver are concerning.

Sep 17, 2020 12:41 PM Read more >

High school stabber to argue he's not responsible because of mental illness

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A lawyer for a man who fatally stabbed a high school student four years ago in Abbotsford, B.C., says he will argue in court that the man is not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder.

Sep 17, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

Vancouver city councillors reflect on first half of four-year term

Councillors state positions on homeless camps, rate mayor’s performance

Sep 17, 2020 12:09 PM Read more >

Three found dead in two separate homicides in Vancouver: police

VANCOUVER — Three people have been killed in what Vancouver police say are two separate homicides in the city. Const. Tania Visintin says two people were found unresponsive in a hotel room in the Downtown Eastside at about 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Sep 17, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

New quadrupled 'dooring' fine in B.C. in effect Sept. 21

As of Sept. 21, anyone opening the door of a parked car when it’s not reasonably safe to do so - known as “dooring” – will face a fine of $368.

Sep 17, 2020 9:38 AM Read more >

200-member B.C. crew off to Oregon wildfires, 200 more may be assigned: Premier

VICTORIA — Two hundred British Columbia firefighters are heading to Oregon to help with devastating wildfires in that state.

Sep 17, 2020 9:19 AM Read more >

Here is when the smoke is expected to clear from Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada provides a forecast for Vancouver's smoky conditions.

Sep 16, 2020 10:41 PM Read more >

Getting your flu shot will be different this year in B.C. Here's how

British Columbians planning to get their flu shot from pharmacies this fall should expect a different experience.

Sep 16, 2020 6:58 PM Read more >

Fraser Health now reporting COVID-19 exposures at schools; others to follow

VICTORIA — Families with school-age children in British Columbia will soon be able to go to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control website for information about COVID-19 outbreaks and exposure events at schools.

Sep 16, 2020 5:57 PM Read more >

BCCDC identifies 5 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning airline passengers they may have been exposed to COVID-19 on recent Vancouver flights.

Sep 16, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >