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Drug trafficking suspects sought by U.S. may seek trial in Canada insteadGurtej Smagh, Jaskarn Baghri, and Ravinder Dhanda were arrested last month in B.C. and face charges in the U.S. for their alleged involvement in cross-border drug trafficking.CrimeAug 20
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New trial ordered for B.C. man convicted in killing of ex-girlfriend’s chihuahuaRandeep Ghataura, 45, was convicted in October 2024 of willfully killing, wounding or injuring an animal, and sentenced in February 2025 to four months in jail.CrimeAug 15
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Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefitsThe country's top court has ruled quickly and unexpectedly from the bench, siding with the B.C. Teachers' Federation in an employment dispute over maternity benefits.Dec 31, 1969
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Man who set fire as distraction to shoplift in Vancouver grocery given conditional sentenceA B.C. court heard that the man who was captured on surveillance and quickly identified by store management and police immediately after the fire, had confessed to the crime.CrimeAug 23
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Wetaskiwin mayor returning to city hall after being bannedThe City of Wetaskiwin and its mayor Joe Branco have come to a court approved agreement to allow the mayor back inside city hall after being banned in mid-January.CanadaAug 18
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Man charged in Red Deer drug bust on the loose: RCMPA 23-year-old Surrey, B.C. resident who is facing multiple drug trafficking charges failed to show up for his scheduled court date in late July, Mounties say.CrimeAug 14
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3 B.C. men facing drug trafficking charges from U.S. authorities appear in courtJaskarn Baghri of Surrey, Ravinder Dhanda of White Rock and Gurtej Singh Smagh of Creston are facing extradition proceedings to the U.S.CrimeJul 9
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N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income supportA B.C. court ruling that preserves income assistance for people living in tents recognizes the unique risks women face, including violence and lack of shelter beds, advocates say.CanadaAug 7
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B.C. will not fight decision in court if pipeline is built from Alberta to the coast: EbyB.C. Premier David Eby made it clear on Thursday that if a pipeline is built from Alberta to B.C.'s coast, the provincial government will not fight that decision.PoliticsJul 2
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Tate brothers fight extradition to UK after arrest on sex crime chargesSocial media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in federal court Monday for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and are being held in federal detention.CrimeJul 20
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Court hears details about 2023 shooting death of B.C. RCMP officerDefence is claiming self-defence for the accused, Nicholas Bellemare, who they said did not know the people on the other side of the door were officers.CrimeJun 23
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First Nations launch challenge of Site C damA group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.Dec 31, 1969
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Man accused of setting VPD officer on fire pleads guiltyJordan Mutual, 41, was scheduled to stand trial in Vancouver provincial court Monday on two separate counts of assaulting a peace officer.CrimeAug 11
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B.C. murder case acquittal due to tainted evidence leaves shock, confusionTerry was found dead in her home on a First Nation reserve near Agassiz, B.C., in 2024, in a case of alleged intimate partner violence.CanadaAug 9
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Wildfire breaks out in Belcarra Park near Port Moody, AnmoreThe Coastal Fire Centre says the fire is burning in Belcarra Park and is an estimated 0.8 hectares in size as of Wednesday afternoon.FireAug 5
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Sections of B.C.’s involuntary care rules found unconstitutionalLawyer Ravi Hira says what now has to change is what happens after admission and when treatment can be provided without consent.PoliticsJul 31
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Man acquitted in murder of Winnipeg teen given 10 years for violent Vancouver sex assaultMark Edward Grant, who turns 63 on Friday, was originally charged with unlawful confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.CrimeAug 13
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Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical billAn Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.Aug 15
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ANALYSIS: With four vacant ridings, why did Carney call just three byelections?The Liberals gave themselves a three-to-one financial advantage over the Bloc Québecois by holding off calling a race in the other vacant Québec seat, David Akin writes.PoliticsAug 3
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Arson investigations launched for some B.C. fires as wildfires continue to burnThe Columbia Shuswap Regional District said RCMP are investigating three fires in a ditch on Squilax Anglemont Road that were reported around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.FireAug 7