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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.
Richmond man in securities charges trial worried about investment club scam

Richmond man in securities charges trial worried about investment club scam

Richard Yung Shyang Chen is facing charges of unlawful trading in a security and distributing securities without a prospectus.
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership

Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership

VICTORIA — The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest.
Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight

Cooler conditions forecast for much of B.C., expected to aid in fire fight

British Columbia's wildfire service says cool conditions and thunderstorms are in the forecast for much of the province as nearly 90 wildfires actively burn.
Victoria to spend $10M to combat rising street disorder downtown

Victoria to spend $10M to combat rising street disorder downtown

Some of that money for more policing, bylaw enforcement and shelters — $2.5 million — will come from a controversial plan to revitalize Centennial Square