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Biker charged after stunts, high speeds in downtown Parksville

Biker charged after stunts, high speeds in downtown Parksville

The rider allegedly drove at speeds over 130 km/h in a 50 km/h zone while performing a wheelie, then sped up to 193 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
Goldstream Avenue camper finds kindness, new home from Good Samaritan

Goldstream Avenue camper finds kindness, new home from Good Samaritan

Glenn Edgeworth was among several Goldstream Avenue campers who were ordered to move on, but now has a new rent-free place to park his trailer.
Crown asks for at least 3.5 years for man who drove at Palestine supporter

Crown asks for at least 3.5 years for man who drove at Palestine supporter

Christopher Sura Johnson was found guilty in November for the Dec. 3, 2023, incident at a protest on the legislature grounds.
RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna's airport

RCMP warn of possible evacuation due to fire near Kelowna's airport

KELOWNA — RCMP in British Columbia are asking residents who live near a wildfire in Kelowna to be ready for a possible evacuation.
BC Conservation Officer Service says man bitten and scratched by grizzly bear

BC Conservation Officer Service says man bitten and scratched by grizzly bear

The bear will not be captured because the attack was "defensive," says the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.
Police say motorcyclist dead after Friday morning crash in Surrey, B.C.

Police say motorcyclist dead after Friday morning crash in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say a motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a vehicle Saturday morning. Surrey police have confirmed the RCMP is investigating the crash that happened at the intersection of 132 Street and Crescent Road.
B.C. field coroners get $32 an hour to face scenes of death. Some say it's not enough

B.C. field coroners get $32 an hour to face scenes of death. Some say it's not enough

Field coroners have issued an "urgent" plea for an increase in pay that they say has stagnated for nearly a decade.
Stranded man plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail

Stranded man plucked off cliff amid B.C. wildfire lands in jail

There’s been an unusual addition to a wildfire fight in steep terrain burning near Hope, B.C.
Updated: Search for missing Vancouver man in Squamish called off

Updated: Search for missing Vancouver man in Squamish called off

A thorough search has been completed and the man was last seen three days ago.
VicPD chief aims to recruit officers from other forces to meet 'six-month' deadline

VicPD chief aims to recruit officers from other forces to meet 'six-month' deadline

The nine new police officers are part of the city’s $10-million plan to restore public safety and order in Victoria’s downtown.