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Patient suffered cardiac arrest after restraint: forensic pathologist

Patient suffered cardiac arrest after restraint: forensic pathologist

Paul Spencer’s 2019 death was the result of a combination of factors including physical restraint, cardiovascular disease and medication for schizophrenia, a coroners inquest heard
On the Street: Harbour Air discontinuing flights between Maple Bay and Vancouver

On the Street: Harbour Air discontinuing flights between Maple Bay and Vancouver

Anyone who has already booked the route for travel after Oct. 5 will be contacted and offered another option or a full refund, the company says
Public money to help pay severance for BC United caucus employees

Public money to help pay severance for BC United caucus employees

After the suspension of the party’s election campaign, a legislative committee decided to provide funds to support laid-off caucus workers.
Campbell River RCMP seize drugs, cash and weapons in raid

Campbell River RCMP seize drugs, cash and weapons in raid

A 39-year-old man and 40-year-old woman, both from Campbell River, were arrested at the scene.
Sooke man accused of shooting neighbour to get a new trial

Sooke man accused of shooting neighbour to get a new trial

Paul Tregear’s first trial on charges of aggravated assault, discharging a firearm, possessing a firearm without a licence and harassment ended in a mistrial.
Two rescue teams combine to lift injured hiker to a helicopter

Two rescue teams combine to lift injured hiker to a helicopter

The hiker fell about six metres onto a steep section of jagged rocks
Nanaimo takes third run at getting OK on $90M borrowing plan

Nanaimo takes third run at getting OK on $90M borrowing plan

The first two attempts at the process had to be cancelled after problems came to light.
Work begins on multi-use pathway near Parksville

Work begins on multi-use pathway near Parksville

The new 190-metre pathway for pedestrians and cyclists is part of improvements to Highway 19A now underway
Oak Bay police spot man trying to 'hot wire' a vehicle

Oak Bay police spot man trying to 'hot wire' a vehicle

A suspect was arrested and released on conditions ahead of an Oct. 30 court date.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ mayors seek 'immediate action' from governments on mental health crisis

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ mayors seek 'immediate action' from governments on mental health crisis

VANCOUVER — Mayors, First Nations leaders, and law enforcement officials are pleading with the federal and provincial governments to take "immediate action" to address what they call dual "crises" of public safety and mental health issues in communit