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Cyclist accused of spitting into car surrenders to Victoria police

Cyclist accused of spitting into car surrenders to Victoria police

A motorist reported that a cyclist on a road bike at Dallas and Cook had spat at him and his father through an open passenger window
B.C. insurance corp. announces $110 vehicle rebate, rate increases on hold until 2026

B.C. insurance corp. announces $110 vehicle rebate, rate increases on hold until 2026

VICTORIA — Most drivers in British Columbia will receive a $110 vehicle insurance rebate this year. The Insurance Corporation of B.C.
More than 3,100 cybercrimes reported to Vancouver police in 2023

More than 3,100 cybercrimes reported to Vancouver police in 2023

Financial losses reached $68.8 million, majority of files tied to cryptocurrency
B.C. drug deaths reach 192 in March; Ottawa approves request to prohibit public use

B.C. drug deaths reach 192 in March; Ottawa approves request to prohibit public use

VICTORIA — On the same day the British Columbia government's approach to the overdose crisis faces a major shift, the provincial coroner announced another 192 people were killed by illicit drugs in March.
Princess Anne visits Victoria, tours urban farm, lays wreath at veterans cemetery

Princess Anne visits Victoria, tours urban farm, lays wreath at veterans cemetery

Among those greeting the princess, a woman who chatted with her on a Victoria visit 53 years ago. Princess Anne is to attend a commemorative service today at the B.C. legislature marking the Battle of the Atlantic, beginning at 10:25 a.m.
Anmore man viciously attacked on Mexican holiday with dad

Anmore man viciously attacked on Mexican holiday with dad

“It happened so quickly,” Joe Hooker said after his youngest son, Cale, was assaulted at a Mexican bar. A GoFundMe campaign has now been set up for his rehabilitation.
Woman with a knife arrested at New Westminster, B.C., post-secondary school

Woman with a knife arrested at New Westminster, B.C., post-secondary school

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they were called to a post-secondary school in the city when staff reported that a woman armed with a knife was inside the building.
B.C. to provide $155.7M to recruit and retain specialized health workers

B.C. to provide $155.7M to recruit and retain specialized health workers

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, while expanding an incentive program to dozens more rural communities. Health Minister Adrian Dix says $155.
Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

Safety gear, training, helped B.C. wildfire pilot survive crash, safety board says

RICHMOND, B.C. — A Transportation Safety Board report says experience, recent training and safety equipment were key factors in a pilot surviving the crash of a firefighting plane south of Cranbrook in August 2022.
Vancouver sees bike thefts drop 66% since partnership with online registry

Vancouver sees bike thefts drop 66% since partnership with online registry

Project 529 bike registry now available to police agencies across B.C.