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Knife-wielding man arrested in Vancouver after refusing to drop weapon: police

Knife-wielding man arrested in Vancouver after refusing to drop weapon: police

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a man has been charged with assault and remains in custody after allegedly waving a kitchen knife as he advanced toward two officers at a busy city intersection.
'Like a hot iron.' sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ man's ultra-marathon Hawaiian swim is scuttled by jellyfish

'Like a hot iron.' sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ man's ultra-marathon Hawaiian swim is scuttled by jellyfish

Ultra-endurance athlete Nick Pelletier knew the Hawaiian channel he planned to swim had plenty of sharks, but he should have been worried about the jellyfish. Pelletier, who's from Kelowna, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ inmates with addiction issues at high risk of reincarceration: study

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ inmates with addiction issues at high risk of reincarceration: study

A new study led by a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ criminology professor says people jailed in the province who have addiction and mental health issues are at high risk of being reincarcerated within a few years of being released.
Man who chased people with a knife was just out of jail: Vancouver police chief

Man who chased people with a knife was just out of jail: Vancouver police chief

Vancouver police say a suspect who was armed with a knife and chased people on a city street had only been released from jail five days before his arrest.
Vancouver police officer won't face charge over use of force: prosecution service

Vancouver police officer won't face charge over use of force: prosecution service

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against a Vancouver Police officer over an altercation that left a suspect with broken bones and bruises. The Independent Investigations Office, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Early ban on open burning across northeastern sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, starting March 28

Early ban on open burning across northeastern sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, starting March 28

PRINCE GEORGE, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Open burning will be banned across much of northern British Columbia starting next week after officials warned dry conditions could mean early wildfire activity this spring.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

RICHMOND, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Tributes pour in for woman who died on Blackcomb Mountain

Tributes pour in for woman who died on Blackcomb Mountain

Danielle Salvatore, 32, remembered as ‘extremely intelligent’
Former police board member claims Victoria police face 'crisis of integrity'

Former police board member claims Victoria police face 'crisis of integrity'

VICTORIA — A former member of the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board says a complaint he filed against the Victoria Police Department is about shoring up public trust between the community and the police.