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Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

Investigation underway after fatal Vancouver Island helicopter crash

The helicopter, which had just the pilot on board, crashed Aug. 15 at Brooks Peninsula, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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Police in Prince George stumble on biggest drug haul in city's history: RCMP

Police in Prince George stumble on biggest drug haul in city's history: RCMP

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Mounties say that officers investigating a break and enter in Prince George, B.C., stumbled on what turned out to be the biggest haul of illicit drugs in the city's history.
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Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

Fuel-thinning compromises coastal forests’ natural fire resilience: Whistler ecologist

New paper supports thesis that fuel-thinning is not appropriate for Coastal forests
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Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Some patients are smoking meth in care homes, endangering others, worker says

Staff want no-smoking rules enforced, full-time security, and specialized clinicians to deal with hard-to-house residents.
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Warning issued after death cap mushrooms spotted in Oak Bay

Warning issued after death cap mushrooms spotted in Oak Bay

Around 600 to 700 of the toxic mushrooms have been found and disposed of so far this summer, says Oak Bay’s manager of park services.
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B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — A British Columbia government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and maintain affordable rents is on track to exceed its target of 2,000 homes.
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Vancouver police officer faces possible charges over collision that hurt pedestrian

Vancouver police officer faces possible charges over collision that hurt pedestrian

VANCOUVER — The Independent Investigations Office is asking prosecutors to consider charges against a Vancouver Police officer whose vehicle hit a pedestrian in the city's Eastside last year.
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Nurses' union seeks immediate action to deal with violent patients at care homes

Nurses' union seeks immediate action to deal with violent patients at care homes

Staff have reported a hard-to-house population is causing safety risks.
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Firefighters' union seeks meeting with premier over letter sent to him

Firefighters' union seeks meeting with premier over letter sent to him

Letter sent to premier led to one-day suspension of Victoria firefighter
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North Vancouver dentists' bookkeeper sentenced for stealing $200,000

North Vancouver dentists' bookkeeper sentenced for stealing $200,000

The accused had already repaid the victims in full before sentencing
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