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B.C. property values flat across much of province, especially in urban centres

B.C. property values flat across much of province, especially in urban centres

British Columbia's latest property assessments show values have been relatively flat in many parts of the province, especially major urban areas such as Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna.
Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a man has been charged after an attempted armed robbery at a store in the city's downtown. They say officers responded to a call at Holt Renfrew just before noon on Monday.
Missing hiker with arrest warrant found after friends delay police report, says RCMP

Missing hiker with arrest warrant found after friends delay police report, says RCMP

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia are asking the public to be honest after a missing hiker's friends delayed reporting her disappearance to police.
VPD seeks crash witnesses after 85-year-old pedestrian dies

VPD seeks crash witnesses after 85-year-old pedestrian dies

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police are seeking witnesses to a collision involving an 85-year-old pedestrian who later died in hospital. Police say in a news release the collision happened on Dec.
Oliver is B.C.'s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go

Oliver is B.C.'s most popular name in 2024, as century of data show names come and go

The most popular name in B.C. over the past 100 years was Robert, which was bestowed on only 14 B.C. babies in 2024, but has been used 36,065 times since 1925.
B.C. police find 'ghost gun' in car after driver said she couldn't remember name

B.C. police find 'ghost gun' in car after driver said she couldn't remember name

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police say a woman in northeastern British Columbia who told an officer she couldn't remember her name during a traffic stop has been arrested after an untraceable "ghost gun" was found in her vehicle.
Vancouver's Bench Accounting to be acquired by California-based HR tech company

Vancouver's Bench Accounting to be acquired by California-based HR tech company

Bench Accounting announced its sudden closure on Friday, putting hundreds of staff out of work and forcing clients to seek alternatives just days from the end of the year.
B.C. police watchdog looks into injury of man arrested for urinating on RCMP station

B.C. police watchdog looks into injury of man arrested for urinating on RCMP station

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is seeking witnesses after a man was arrested for urinating on an RCMP station then found to have sustained an injury.
Vancouver Island police investigate car in ditch, find driver with gunshot wounds

Vancouver Island police investigate car in ditch, find driver with gunshot wounds

VANCOUVER — Police on Vancouver Island say an early morning report of a car in a ditch took a turn when they discovered the driver had been shot multiple times.
New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

FREDERICTON — Motorists caught in New Brunswick for driving while impaired will face additional immediate consequences under new penalties that take effect Jan. 1.