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B.C. sightseeing plane crashes, injuring 3

Three people suffered only minor injuries after their sightseeing seaplane crashed Monday off the British Columbia coast.

B.C. government’s $150K contract with Downtown Eastside consultant ends early

Citing “debate and discussion” that is “distracting from the important work underway,” the B.C. government says its $150,000, six-month contract with Michael Bryant and his consulting company “concluded on May 18.”

B.C.’s new area code comes into effect this week

Get ready to say hello to a new area code in British Columbia.

Thief who sawed into gun safe, sold stolen rifle to undercover cop gets 5 years in prison

A man who stole 15 firearms by sawing into a gun safe at a B.C. home and later sold one of the weapons to an undercover cop has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Regulator issues temporary order against Vancouver crypto business

B.C.’s financial markets regulator has issued a temporary order against a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency business, alleging that it is operating as an unrecognized exchange.

Impaired dump truck driver suspended 90 days: Burnaby RCMP

Mounties in Burnaby say a dump truck driver has been hit with several penalties for commercial vehicle violations and allegedly driving while impaired.

B.C. RCMP seek relatives of woman who disappeared in 1982

Mounties in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley are trying to locate any living relatives of a woman who disappeared decades ago in hopes of obtaining DNA samples to advance the investigation.

City cut polling places and staff for Vancouver vote defined by long waits: report

A City of Vancouver report into last month’s council byelection says delays caused by a lack of capacity became a “defining aspect” of election day, which saw some voters wait more than three hours to cast their ballots.

Man charged after Vancouver senior hospitalized in unprovoked attack

A 40-year-old man is in custody, facing a charge of assault causing bodily harm, after a Vancouver senior was hospitalized following an unprovoked attack in the city’s downtown core, according to police.

What do I do if I see a seal pup on the beach? Vancouver rescue launches awareness campaign

Do you know what to do if you see a seal pup by itself on the beach? The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society launched an awareness campaign Tuesday to help British Columbians “Be Seal Smart” this summer.

Man sexually assaulted stranger in women’s change room at Stanley Park pool, VPD says

A 35-year-old man is facing several charges after a woman was attacked by a stranger in a washroom in Vancouver’s Stanley Park Monday.

Metro Vancouver area councillors urge more B.C. oversight of municipal spending

Four Metro Vancouver area councillors have launched a petition asking the British Columbia government for closer oversight of municipal spending in the province, amid a police investigation into alleged misuse of a city hall gift card program.

Victoria police seize handgun, fentanyl from housing facility

Police in Victoria say one man was taken into custody after investigators seized a loaded handgun and a kilogram of fentanyl from a supportive housing facility.

Councillor pushes to name Downtown Eastside alley in honour of Trey Helten

A Vancouver city councillor is hoping to rename an alley in the Downtown Eastside in honour of a beloved community member.

Vancouver Whitecaps not discounting Valour FC heading into Canadian Championship

The Vancouver Whitecaps heard analysts’ predictions ahead of the Major League Soccer season.