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Another earthquake felt on B.C.'s south coast, third in two weeks

Another earthquake felt on B.C.'s south coast, third in two weeks

VICTORIA — Another earthquake has shaken Victoria, becoming at least the third felt in British Columbia's capital in less than two weeks. Earthquakes Canada says the magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred about 58 kilometres south of Victoria, at 4:18 p.
Vancouver police say officer slashed while on patrol, man faces multiple charges

Vancouver police say officer slashed while on patrol, man faces multiple charges

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say an officer on patrol was slashed on the leg with an "edged weapon" in the city's Downtown Eastside.
Three-year-old child dies in pedestrian accident in Chilliwack, B.C.

Three-year-old child dies in pedestrian accident in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — RCMP in Chilliwack, B.C., say a three-year-old child has died in a "tragic motor vehicle collision." Police say the child was a pedestrian at the intersection of Vedder and Petewawa roads when he or she was hit on Wednesday.
Photos: Supporters of Port Moody murder victim undeterred by last-minute court delay

Photos: Supporters of Port Moody murder victim undeterred by last-minute court delay

Iain Hunt, the husband for Port Moody murder victim Trina Hunt, was scheduled to appear at BC Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam Wednesday morning on a charge of indignity to human remains.
Head-on crash injures child, two adults near Parksville, B.C.

Head-on crash injures child, two adults near Parksville, B.C.

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — Police say it was "miraculous" that no one was killed in a head-on collision that destroyed two vehicles near Parksville, B.C. A statement from B.C.
Man who murdered UVic student has day parole extended

Man who murdered UVic student has day parole extended

Scott Ian McKay, 62, who works part time as a construction safety officer in the Lower Mainland, was granted another six months under special conditions, including not to own or operate a vehicle
Former B.C. MLA Mike de Jong ousted from federal Conservative nomination race

Former B.C. MLA Mike de Jong ousted from federal Conservative nomination race

Former B.C. finance minister Mike de Jong says he's been told by the Conservative Party of Canada that he is no longer in the running to be a candidate for the party in the next federal election.
Only one northbound lane open on Alex Fraser Bridge due to police incident

Only one northbound lane open on Alex Fraser Bridge due to police incident

Police are negotiating with a distaught individual
Gang-related homicide investigators deployed to Surrey, B.C., after shooting

Gang-related homicide investigators deployed to Surrey, B.C., after shooting

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's Homicide Investigation Team has been deployed to Surrey after a fatal "targeted, brazen shooting" earlier this week.
UPDATE: IHIT identifies Surrey homicide victim

UPDATE: IHIT identifies Surrey homicide victim

IHIT is now investigating