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Human-rights commissioner calls for halt to school-liaison officers

Human-rights commissioner calls for halt to school-liaison officers

Kasari Govender says concerns about the presence of police officers in schools have been raised by marginalized students, their families and their communities
Bodies recovered from last week's float plane crash north of Port Hardy

Bodies recovered from last week's float plane crash north of Port Hardy

RCMP spokesman Cpl. Alex Berube said divers worked through challenging weather conditions to find the bodies of the pilot and two passengers.
New B.C. medical school at Simon Fraser to train next generation of doctors: premier

New B.C. medical school at Simon Fraser to train next generation of doctors: premier

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is getting a new medical school, but it will be the end of the decade before any new doctors graduate from the university, says Premier David Eby.
Investigate Indigenous man's death in B.C. prison as hate crime, says advocate

Investigate Indigenous man's death in B.C. prison as hate crime, says advocate

Prisoner and Indigenous rights advocates allege that Kendal Campeau was abused by guards in prison before his death.
Cold air pushes into southern B.C., bringing wind, snow and arctic chill

Cold air pushes into southern B.C., bringing wind, snow and arctic chill

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has updated special weather statements, warning of strong winds, sub-zero temperatures and snow for south coastal B.C. and much of Vancouver Island.
Police union 'appalled' at sentence for injuring Prince George RCMP officer

Police union 'appalled' at sentence for injuring Prince George RCMP officer

Blake Cayan George issued two years probation for leaving member with a potentially career-ending head injury
Human rights commissioner calls for an end to police officer program in B.C. schools

Human rights commissioner calls for an end to police officer program in B.C. schools

VANCOUVER — B.C.’s human rights commissioner is calling for the end of liaison officer programs that put police in schools just as Vancouver's school board prepares to vote on a motion to bring them back. In a letter to the B.C.
Parole for drunk driver who fled scene of 2019 crash that killed three

Parole for drunk driver who fled scene of 2019 crash that killed three

The 33-year-old former Canadian Forces soldier told the parole board he has no recollection of the collision but he accepts his guilt
One person dead following fire at downtown Prince George hotel

One person dead following fire at downtown Prince George hotel

One person died and two were seriously injured in the blaze
Safety alert: Canadian recall of mini-lights due to 'electric shock hazard'

Safety alert: Canadian recall of mini-lights due to 'electric shock hazard'

You should immediately stop using the recalled lights to avoid potential injury.
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