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Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

A man will spend six months under house arrest after being convicted of failing to remain at the scene of a fatal accident in May 2019.
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police are looking for a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to return to his community-based residential facility in the city.
Family of Vancouver man who fatally stabbed brother attend first court appearance

Family of Vancouver man who fatally stabbed brother attend first court appearance

Police responded to reports of an assault shortly before 3 a.m. June 5 at Bruce Street and East 49th Avenue and discovered an injured 23-year-old man, who later died from his injuries.
'Proud of my scars': Burnaby burn survivor shares story in support of Hometown Heroes Lottery

'Proud of my scars': Burnaby burn survivor shares story in support of Hometown Heroes Lottery

A trip to camp changed Boris Lau's perspective on living with his life-changing scars: "[They] do not define me."
Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

Avian flu outbreaks confirmed on B.C., Alberta farms after brief pause in cases

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reporting more outbreaks of avian flu in British Columbia and Alberta.
Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor

Physician shortage limits access to abortion on Island: doctor

Though many abortion providers are unlisted to avoid harassment and stigma, they are often still available in rural areas — patients just need a point of contact with the health-care system to find one.
Former NDP leader, provincial health officer up for honorary degrees

Former NDP leader, provincial health officer up for honorary degrees

More people than usual are receiving honorary degrees from UVic this spring, the result of adding extra celebrations to recognize alumni who graduated in 2020, when COVID-19 precluded large gatherings.
Hours-long police standoff in Victoria ends with one man in custody

Hours-long police standoff in Victoria ends with one man in custody

VICTORIA — A man is in hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and a mental health assessment following an hours-long standoff with police in Victoria.
Amanda Todd received "blackmailing and threatening" messages, father testifies

Amanda Todd received "blackmailing and threatening" messages, father testifies

Norman Todd tells court his daughter was shaken by multiple online posts: "She was scared and kind of panicky"
Forecast centre says river in northeast B.C. could surge to flood conditions

Forecast centre says river in northeast B.C. could surge to flood conditions

VANCOUVER — The River Forecast Centre is warning residents of northeastern British Columbia that the Liard River could surge to extremely high flows, creating flood conditions similar to last year.