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New immigrants without wealth 'avoiding' Vancouver

New immigrants without wealth 'avoiding' Vancouver

A lack of affordability ‘deflects’ immigration, while Alberta policies attempt to draw it
'Unsettling footage' captures drone scoping out B.C. man's backyard

'Unsettling footage' captures drone scoping out B.C. man's backyard

Security cameras picked up a drone flying low to the ground around in the yard around 4 a.m.
Vanderhoof RCMP detachment shooter found not guilty of attempted murder

Vanderhoof RCMP detachment shooter found not guilty of attempted murder

Judge found Paul Nicholas Russell guilty of reckless discharge of a firearm and five other charges.
One year later: Healing and reflection after shooting at Saanich bank

One year later: Healing and reflection after shooting at Saanich bank

One Victoria officer and two Saanich officers have not returned to work due to injuries received that day. All three have long roads ahead in their recovery, the police chiefs said.
Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia

Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia

SEATTLE (AP) — A baby orca has apparently been born to an endangered killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest, scientists reported.
Indian immigration consultant in B.C. jailed on Surrey, Punjab fraud charges

Indian immigration consultant in B.C. jailed on Surrey, Punjab fraud charges

Multiple students came to Canada with educational letters of acceptance they believed to be genuine.
Expanded restrictions in Vancouver to stop spread of damaging Japanese beetle

Expanded restrictions in Vancouver to stop spread of damaging Japanese beetle

VANCOUVER — It's flying season for the Japanese beetle, which has prompted expanded restrictions on soil and plants in Vancouver that cover much of the city.
Prince George home invasion now a homicide investigation

Prince George home invasion now a homicide investigation

Victim dies from injuries suffered in June 19 incident at 300-block Nicholson Street South home
B.C. man making third attempt at 106-km world-record swim

B.C. man making third attempt at 106-km world-record swim

Only one person has ever swam the full 106 kilometres across Okanagan Lake.
Wildfire above Highway 99 in West Vancouver now 'held' after route closed Monday

Wildfire above Highway 99 in West Vancouver now 'held' after route closed Monday

VANCOUVER — Traffic was moving again as crews worked quickly to corral a brush fire that closed a major Vancouver-area highway for hours.