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Former Okanagan man guilty of historical sexual offences against minor
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (1482+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Penticton's Courthouse hears both provincial and supreme court cases. (Brennan Phillips / Penticton Western News) WARNING: This article contains content which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you are a child or…...
Court overturns Northwest gold mine substantial-start decision over consultation failure
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (911+ words) Published 5: 36 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 A B. C. Supreme Court judge has overturned a provincial decision that allowed Seabridge Gold's proposed KSM mine to keep its environmental assessment certificate for the life of the project, ruling a provincial agency failed to adequately consult…...
Police shoot and kill man in East Vancouver after reported hostage situation
15+ hour, 49+ min ago (176+ words) Published 11: 00 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Vancouver police shot and killed a man on Monday after what is being called a violent home invasion and hostage situation. Officers were responding to reports at about 9 p. m. of a man running through backyards in an…...
Suspected impaired driver found unconscious near Langford elementary school
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (229+ words) Published 11: 35 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 A witness report of a swerving van led West Shore RCMP officers to an unconscious driver near an elementary school in Langford on June 4. Police say the call came in at 2: 42 p. m. , reporting a grey van driving…...
Saanich Police searching for missing 21-year-old man
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (149+ words) Published 11: 00 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 By Staff Saanich News Saanich Police are requesting the public's help to locate a missing 21-year-old man. Roman-Boston was last seen on Monday, June 8, at approximately 2 p. m. in the area of Quadra Street and Mc Kenzie Avenue....
Stab wounds detailed in Lumby woman's murder trial
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (226+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Monday, June 8, 2026 WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based…...
Teen presumed drowned after boating incident northeast of Quesnel
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (154+ words) Published 3: 35 pm Monday, June 8, 2026 A 17-year-old boy from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boating incident on Stony Lake, 90 km northeast of Quesnel, last Saturday night. In a press release, Quesnel RCMP said they received a report on June…...
Lawsuit involving Sooke YMCA camp going to trial after 15 years
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (531+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Friday, June 5, 2026 The YMCA-YWCA centre in downtown Victoria on April 5, 2024. (Mark Page/News Staff) Despite years of delays, the courts will go forward with a trial as the YMCA and an Alberta company continue their dispute over a…...
Trailer allegedly stolen from Campbell River area recovered in Whiskey Creek
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (162+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 A travel trailer reportedly stolen from the Campbell River area overnight was recovered in Whiskey Creek. The owner spotted his own 32-foot Jayco trailer travelling south on the Inland Island Highway, being towed by an unknown…...
BC Chamber of Commerce endorses crime policy shaped by Williams Lake businesses
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (417+ words) Published 12: 28 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 By Staff Williams Lake Tribune The Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce's policy resolution addressing the growing impact of repeat non-violent crime on businesses and communities recently received unanimous support from chambers and boards of…...