Vancouver Island
B.C. man accused of murdering daughters felt ‘helpless’ in custody dispute: Witness
By Rumina Daya Reporter
The trial of the Oak Bay father who has pleaded not guilty to murdering his two young daughters continued Thursday. Continue reading
Okanagan board pushing for stronger invasive mussel regulations after B.C. reports 10 contaminated watercraft
The Okanagan Basin Water Board says the infected watercraft were bound for the Kootenays, Okanagan, Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Alaska. Continue reading
Gun scare that forced evacuation of Nanaimo mall caused by replica weapon: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Mounties said they found the suspect at another location, and recovered an imitation firearm. Continue reading
Mother of B.C. girl allegedly abducted by ex says getting child home from Europe no guarantee
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I crumbled to the ground as [police] relayed the details to me. It was surreal and I thought, ‘My God, this could have been a whole other heartbreak of a story.'” Continue reading
Vancouver Island police confirm foul play in mysterious death of Metchosin man
By Simon Little Online Journalist
On Monday, police said more than 20 officers were working the the case, who had made “significant progress in developing leads.” Continue reading
Foul play suspected after Victoria-area man found dead inside home, police say
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Officers found the man, who has since been identified as 60-year-old Martin Payne, in his home after following up on a tip that he was missing from work. Continue reading
Escaped Vancouver Island prisoners recaptured in Esquimalt: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The two men managed to break out of the William Head Institution around 7 p.m. on Sunday, police say. Continue reading
Privacy groups sound alarm as B.C. community offers incentives for security cameras
The City of Parksville is offering a one-time rebate of up to $100 for residents and business owners who wish to install cameras on their property. Continue reading
BC SPCA takes in 21 sick French bulldogs and pugs surrendered by breeder
The dogs — which range in age from six weeks to six years — are all in need of costly medical attention. Continue reading
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
B.C. Premier John Horgan signed the agreement on behalf of the province, saying he is a witness to history after more than 20 years of negotiations. Continue reading