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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June

VANCOUVER — The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Board says a "full report" into a complaint about political motivations and arrest quotas for a crack down on crime in the Downtown Eastside will be delivered in June.
BC Parks announces Joffre Lakes closure, day-pass dates

BC Parks announces Joffre Lakes closure, day-pass dates

The April 25 to May 16 closure provides Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua time to carry out traditional practices
Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest at Parksville motel

Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest at Parksville motel

Oceanside RCMP officers responded to an abandoned 911 call at about 8:40 p.m. on March 24 that originated from the woman’s room
VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VANCOUVER — The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part of Mayor Ken Sim's "Task Force Barrage" initiative in the Downtown Eastside, British Columbia's police watchdog says.
Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

NANAIMO — A man from Nanaimo, B.C., faces a driving suspension, a speeding ticket and allegations of impaired driving for passing an unmarked police vehicle going 120 kilometres an hour over the posted limit.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

TORONTO — Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to help adapt the teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" for the Broadway stage. Producers say the singer-songwriter from Mission, B.C.
Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

LANGFORD — A man is missing after three people, including an infant, were thrown overboard in a boating accident on Finlayson Arm northwest of Victoria.
Crews fight fire in downtown Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­as smoke spreads across city

Crews fight fire in downtown Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­as smoke spreads across city

VANCOUVER — Firefighters are fighting a large blaze in downtown Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­that's sending a smoky haze and the smell of smoke across the city. An assistant fire chief with Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Fire Rescue Services says crews responded just before 4 a.m.
Bryan Adams plans 19 Canadian stops on North American tour

Bryan Adams plans 19 Canadian stops on North American tour

TORONTO — Bryan Adams is setting forth on an extensive run of Canadian concert dates later this year. The "Summer of '69" rock singer has announced plans to perform 19 dates across the country as part of his Roll With the Punches tour.
A 17-year-old male killed in a fall on Bastion Mountain in B.C.'s Shuswap: RCMP

A 17-year-old male killed in a fall on Bastion Mountain in B.C.'s Shuswap: RCMP

SALMON ARM — A 17-year-old male has died in a 60-metre fall on Bastion Mountain in British Columbia's Shuswap region. RCMP in Salmon Arm say officers responded to the scene of a "tragic" hiking incident on Monday involving three local teenagers.
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