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Cyber breach at B.C. First Nations Health Authority exposed TB tests, insurance data

Cyber breach at B.C. First Nations Health Authority exposed TB tests, insurance data

The health authority was able to detect and disrupt the cybersecurity breach while it was in progress, limiting its impact.
'Definitely disappointing': B.C. fire department forced to cancel Halloween event

'Definitely disappointing': B.C. fire department forced to cancel Halloween event

The Halloween fireworks show has been running every year for 15 years, until this year.
Totem pole that has stood near the Manitoba legislature for 53 years is removed

Totem pole that has stood near the Manitoba legislature for 53 years is removed

WINNIPEG — A totem pole that has stood on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature for more than 50 years has come down. The five-metre-high pole was unveiled in 1971 to mark the 100th anniversary of British Columbia's entry into Confederation.
Televised B.C. election debate will see party leaders face each other under lights

Televised B.C. election debate will see party leaders face each other under lights

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia election campaign is about to reach a critical juncture with the three main party leaders set to square off in a television debate Tuesday. It's the only televised debate of the campaign ahead of voting day on Oct.
Man, 41, arrested after allegedly stealing police car: VPD

Man, 41, arrested after allegedly stealing police car: VPD

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man with more than 50 criminal convictions is back in custody after allegedly stealing a police car and taking it for a ride, endangering bystanders in a park on Sunday.
One dead, four injured after serious single-vehicle rollover near Merritt, B.C.

One dead, four injured after serious single-vehicle rollover near Merritt, B.C.

MERRITT — Police in British Columbia say one person is dead and four others are injured following a serious single-vehicle rollover near Merritt. RCMP were called to the scene at around 3:50 p.m.
Man dead after a pickup truck crashed into a bus stop in Surrey, B.C.

Man dead after a pickup truck crashed into a bus stop in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY — A 33-year-old man died after a pickup truck crashed into a bus stop bench in Surrey, B.C., where two people were waiting for a bus.
Man, 43, charged with second-degree murder in 2022 fatal Kelowna stabbing: RCMP

Man, 43, charged with second-degree murder in 2022 fatal Kelowna stabbing: RCMP

KELOWNA — RCMP say a 43-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in a fatal stabbing that left another man dead in Kelowna, B.C., almost two years ago.
Squamish climber dies after fall on Mount Baker

Squamish climber dies after fall on Mount Baker

Multi-agency U.S. mission recovers body of 39-year-old.
Vancouver police boost presence at protests, schools for Oct. 7 anniversary

Vancouver police boost presence at protests, schools for Oct. 7 anniversary

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say more officers will be deployed at what they call "strategic locations" including faith-based schools and places of worship leading up to Monday's one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel.