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Nanaimo homeowner assaulted with baseball bat in home invasion attempt: RCMP

A 20-year-old Nanaimo man is in police custody after Mounties were called to an attempted break-in at a home south of the city Friday.

Vancouver Island residents charged in suspected drug-trafficking ring linked to Hells Angels

Federal prosecutors have approved two dozen drug-trafficking charges against six people from Vancouver Island with suspected ties to the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.

No fan of the spotlight, Christine Sinclair tries to make the best of retirement attention

As the clock counts down on Christine Sinclair's international career, her teammates and coach say their intensely private captain is trying to make the best of being squarely in the spotlight.

B.C. crisis support workers welcome new 988 suicide helpline

Canadians have a new mental-health support system as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health launches 988, a suicide crisis helpline.

Ocean noise strategy delayed, but whale report by military may sound out path forward

Marine scientist Kieran Cox calls it "probably the most pervasive, unregulated pollutant in Canada and globally." It's not plastic, petrochemicals or another chemical toxin. It's underwater noise.

B.C. humanitarian group vows to keep fundraising to support Ukraine

For the past year and a half, Ruslan Tymcyk has been leading a tank brigade on the front lines in the east of Ukraine, defending his country against the Russian invasion.

B.C. files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order: minister

The British Columbia government has filed the first-ever application to secure an unexplained wealth order in Canada, the province's solicitor general said, calling the orders a “powerful tool” to clamp down on the proceeds of criminal activity.

With strong storm on the way, B.C. government warns public to prepare for flood risk

B.C.'s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness has taken the unusual step of issuing a public warning several days before an upcoming storm.

B.C. prosecutors consider charges against Victoria police officer after fatal shooting

British Columbia's police watchdog is asking the B.C. Prosecution Service to consider charges against a Victoria police officer who shot and killed a man two years ago.