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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

Nov 29, 2022 7:55 AM Read more >

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.

Nov 28, 2022 11:55 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 28, 2022 4:53 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 28, 2022 4:34 PM Read more >

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

Nov 28, 2022 2:16 PM Read more >

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.

Nov 28, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >