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Two men dead after boating incident off B.C. coast, RCMP say

Two men dead after boating incident off B.C. coast, RCMP say

SKIDEGATE, B.C. — British Columbia RCMP say two men are dead after a boating incident on the west coast of Haida Gwaii.
Premier Eby says B.C. officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute

Premier Eby says B.C. officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute

The premier said the government is in the process of arranging briefing meetings about the policing issue with Surrey's mayor and council but a date has not been set.
BCIT students use AI to improve taxi transport at YVR

BCIT students use AI to improve taxi transport at YVR

The artificial intelligence model will help reduce taxi wait times for passengers to and from the airport.
Some communities in B.C.'s interior remain on flood watch with rain in the forecast

Some communities in B.C.'s interior remain on flood watch with rain in the forecast

VANCOUVER — Parts of British Columbia's Interior remain under a flood watch as a spell of warm weather over the weekend melted snow and rain is in the forecast in some communities.
BCHL pulling out of Hockey Canada to become independent league

BCHL pulling out of Hockey Canada to become independent league

The BCHL said restrictions around player eligibility are limiting the choice of young hockey players in Canada.
Serial arsonist who targeted B.C. restaurants sentenced to five-plus years in prison

Serial arsonist who targeted B.C. restaurants sentenced to five-plus years in prison

BURNABY, B.C. — An arsonist who caused more than half a million dollars in damages when he set fire to two Metro Vancouver restaurants has been sentenced to more than five years in prison. RCMP in Burnaby, B.C.
Man sentenced for torching Burnaby sushi restaurant — twice

Man sentenced for torching Burnaby sushi restaurant — twice

Steven Sean Sorenson, 50, has been sentenced to 18 more months in jail and three years of probation for setting fire to two Kingsway restaurants, Jang Mo Jib and Sushi Oyama, in 2020.
Coastal GasLink pipeline 86.8% complete

Coastal GasLink pipeline 86.8% complete

The project employed 5,513 workers as of March 31, heading into spring breakup.
Safety education campaign launched for Capilano River Park

Safety education campaign launched for Capilano River Park

While the North Vancouver park is generally safe, river levels can rise rapidly and unpredictably.
Abbotsford barn destroyed in blaze, no animals or people injured

Abbotsford barn destroyed in blaze, no animals or people injured

Police say heavy smoke could be seen in the area after a barn fire.