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Is crime up or down in Vancouver?

VPD statistics shows property crime down, but violent crime holding steady

Oct 25, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >

Powerful storm hits B.C. south coast, thousands without power, ferries cancelled

VANCOUVER — Wind warnings and special weather statements remain posted for Vancouver Island and British Columbia's inner south coast, even as the region appeared to have dodged significant damage from a powerful storm.

Oct 25, 2021 1:38 PM Read more >

RCMP say charges laid after two people were found dead in Crofton, B.C.

DUNCAN, B.C. — The RCMP say second-degree murder charges have been laid against a man for the deaths of two people in the Vancouver Island community of Crofton. They say 33-year-old Justin Dodd was arrested early Saturday morning without incident.

Oct 25, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >

Access to YVR airport expected to be blocked by protest Monday afternoon

Extinction Rebellion is on its ninth consecutive day of a two-week climate protest

Oct 25, 2021 11:22 AM Read more >

Osteoporosis drug consultation kept quiet by Victoria: doctor

Ministry says multiple forms of notice given for consultations

Oct 25, 2021 9:55 AM Read more >

Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has cancelled nearly two dozen sailings on Monday due to a forecast calling for high winds that are expected to batter swaths of Vancouver Island and the western part of Metro Vancouver. Cancellations will start at 5:15 a.m.

Oct 24, 2021 5:36 PM Read more >