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Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells

Surrey police test biometric scanning of detainees' vital signs in jail cells

SURREY — The Surrey Police Service has begun using live biometric scanners in its jail cells to monitor the health of people being detained.
Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure

Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure

PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has cut off the main road access to a community 90 kilometres southwest of the city in addition to forcing an evacuation of a local campground.
Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist

Records fall in several communities in southern B.C. as heat warnings persist

B.C. residents urged to stay cool and hydrate.
One dead, man arrested after shooting in apartment in Abbotsford, B.C.

One dead, man arrested after shooting in apartment in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at an apartment building. Abbotsford police say the incident happened at around 4 p.m.
Crown wants five years jail for drunk driver in 2022 Squamish bus stop crash

Crown wants five years jail for drunk driver in 2022 Squamish bus stop crash

Defence wants three years for John Cernos, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges stemming from a deadly impaired driving incident.
Fired Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee to get $609,000 severance

Fired Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee to get $609,000 severance

Lee had been in her role for about seven years and will receive the severance over 18 months.
B.C. woman injured, hospitalized after being struck by beer can thrown from truck

B.C. woman injured, hospitalized after being struck by beer can thrown from truck

A British Columbia woman was injured and required "life-saving first aid" after police say she was struck by a half-empty beer can thrown from a passing vehicle.
Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn't looking to stir the political pot, but he admits it’s no coincidence that his upcoming Canadian concert tour is booked for 51 dates.
Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Police say they received more than 20 calls with information after releasing a photo of a suspect.
Woman injured by partially full beer can thrown from truck near Lake Cowichan

Woman injured by partially full beer can thrown from truck near Lake Cowichan

RCMP say the woman suffered a medical emergency after being struck in the head and was taken to hospital for treatment.