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B.C. search-and-rescue leaders accuse provincial government of misuse of authority, bullying and disrespect

B.C. search-and-rescue leaders accuse provincial government of misuse of authority, bullying and disrespect

Long-simmering resentment comes to a head for the province’s search-and-rescue community
Volunteer search and rescue leaders allege mistreatment by B.C. government

Volunteer search and rescue leaders allege mistreatment by B.C. government

VANCOUVER — Dwight Yochim says he has had some difficult relationships with funders of non-profits he's been involved with over the past 30 years, but last year was particularly tough on him and staff at the B.C. Search and Rescue Association.
Fort St. John to host 2024 Performing Arts BC festival

Fort St. John to host 2024 Performing Arts BC festival

It's estimated that around 600 delegates and their families are expected to visit Fort St. John
Winter weather settles in over B.C. with warning of treacherous roads, avalanche risk

Winter weather settles in over B.C. with warning of treacherous roads, avalanche risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government is warning residents of treacherous roads, cold temperatures and dangerous avalanche conditions as the year's first blast of winter settles in.
City of Victoria employee fired for decapitating cougar

City of Victoria employee fired for decapitating cougar

Head of cougar was cut off while carcass was being stored in a city facility.
One man dead after car chase, Fort St. John RCMP say

One man dead after car chase, Fort St. John RCMP say

A deceased male, believed to have been involved in the incident, was found in a vehicle near 97th Avenue and 90th Street
4.7-magnitude earthquake reported west of Port Hardy

4.7-magnitude earthquake reported west of Port Hardy

Earthquakes Canada said the temblor was not felt and no tsunami was expected.
Port Alberni mourns former councillor who died in New Zealand crash

Port Alberni mourns former councillor who died in New Zealand crash

Helen Poon, 34, who served on city council for one term and ran unsuccessfully for the B.C. Liberals in the Mid-Island Pacific Rim riding in the 2020 election, died Jan. 4
Police watchdog clears RCMP officer of wrongdoing in highway shooting

Police watchdog clears RCMP officer of wrongdoing in highway shooting

Daniel Gordon Shore was travelling north on Highway 5 from Kelowna to Williams Lake May 20, 2022, when he exited his vehicle on the side of the highway armed with a rifle.
Lawsuit blames faulty jack after loaded semi trailer lands on Kamloops mechanic's foot

Lawsuit blames faulty jack after loaded semi trailer lands on Kamloops mechanic's foot

Mackenzie Clayton Crawford is seeking damages including past income loss, future income loss, cost of future care and general damages for pain and suffering.