90-year-old marathoner runs for cancer research
At 90 years old, Prof. Yul Kwon is not slowing down. Following a long career in academia, Kwon picked up running 30 years ago after encouragement from his daughter. “She urged me over the phone a few times,” he said....
Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages
Premier David Eby says the police investigation into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting is in its final stages. Eby offered the update during a meeting with Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka more than three months after Jesse Van Rootselaar killed...
Potentially dangerous laser, drone infractions reported at Kelowna airport
Police have issued a warning to drone and laser users in the Kelowna area, saying the city’s airport saw a significant number of events with “potentially catastrophic consequences” for aircraft operations last year. RCMP say air traffic controllers at Kelowna...
B.C. children’s representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids
The toxic drug crisis that has killed thousands of people in British Columbia has had a “staggeringly high” impact on the youngest in the province, not only killing hundreds but leaving many more as orphans, the province’s representative for children...
New Westminster police respond to reports of a man with a handgun-style butane lighter
The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) says it has responded to multiple reports from residents who say they saw a man with a butane lighter in the shape of a handgun. On April 21, around 1 p.m., the NWPD was...
Gangster Jamie Bacon, convicted in Surrey Six murders, released from prison
Breadcrumb Trail Links Gangster Jamie Bacon, convicted in Surrey Six murders, released from prison Ex-Red Scorpion gang boss Jamie Bacon has been released from a federal prison less than six years after he was sentenced for a murder conspiracy that...
Surrey man charged with more offences in child sexual abuse case
Breadcrumb Trail Links Surrey man charged with more offences in child sexual abuse case Kevin Belcourt faces 17 more charges, including 12 counts of luring a child and publishing intimate images without consent. Author of the article: By Tiffany Crawford...
Sailings resume after BC Ferries vessel held at Duke Point terminal due to smoke in...
Sailings have resumed for a BC Ferries vessel that was being held at Duke Point terminal in Nanaimo as crews investigated a fire in the galley. According to the service’s website, the Coastal Inspiration — which services the Duke Point...
B.C. allowing rural businesses to retain temporary foreign workers for 12 months
Rural employers across B.C. can breathe a sigh of relief after the province confirmed that they will be allowed to retain existing temporary foreign workers for another year, as long as they do not exceed the current 10 per cent...
Grouse Grind reopening for the season with sections upgraded
Locals and tourists alike in Metro Vancouver can once again add another challenge to their annual bucket list – the Grouse Grind has reopened on Tuesday. The Metro Vancouver Regional District says the trailhead will be open from 7 a.m....
