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B.C. moves alone on Surrey Police Service after mayor, council refuse to leave RCMP

B.C. moves alone on Surrey Police Service after mayor, council refuse to leave RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia is moving ahead with the transition to an independent police service in Surrey after the mayor and council refused to part ways with the RCMP.
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B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is granting a one-time $430 benefit to the roughly 20,000 seniors in its support program for elderly low-income renters. B.C.
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Teen speeder owns up to fake ID after traffic stop

Teen speeder owns up to fake ID after traffic stop

The 17-year-old driver was found with a fake Alberta driver’s licence after he was pulled over for doing 83 km/h in a 40 km/h zone on Beach Drive
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One arrest near Esquimalt construction site linked to late-night noises

One arrest near Esquimalt construction site linked to late-night noises

Victoria police said the arrest followed an early-morning 911 call regarding three people at a construction site in the 900-block of Esquimalt Road
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Money for military housing at CFB Esquimalt won't come until 2026

Money for military housing at CFB Esquimalt won't come until 2026

Only $7 million set aside for military housing in $8.1 billion five-year defence spending policy
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B.C. under fire after accounting firm accused of conflict in running grant

B.C. under fire after accounting firm accused of conflict in running grant

SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the government has asked the auditor general to review the province's grant programs after allegations of conflict-of-interest from a clean-technology company.
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B.C.'s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

B.C.'s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia's government is spearheading a new public development project on Vancouver Island aimed at bringing more affordable homes closer to transit access.
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Woman arrested for attacking 'random strangers' in Vancouver, police say

Woman arrested for attacking 'random strangers' in Vancouver, police say

VANCOUVER — A woman has been arrested over what Vancouver police say is a series of assaults against "random strangers" in the city.
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Roaming horses would be 'unacceptable' outside of Pemberton: MLA Sturdy

Roaming horses would be 'unacceptable' outside of Pemberton: MLA Sturdy

MLA Jordan Sturdy shared issues locals face on Highway 99 in a graphic speech to the Legislative Assembly on March 13
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5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's sister cities

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's sister cities

From flying cabs to the claims of California rolls.
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