B.C. News

VANCOUVER — With just days left to get a ballot in the mail for B.C.’s electoral referendum, a Research Co. poll shows a dead heat between those supporting and those opposed to proportional representation. The deadline to have Elections B.C.

VANCOUVER — Agencies supporting B.C.’s homeless and at risk say there is an urgent need for the public to help them take care of the growing number of seniors and families using their services as the seasons change and homelessness persists.

Homicide detectives have been called in to investigate a fatal crash in Burnaby.

A B.C. couple who were worried about their grandchildren after the man accused of murdering their mother was released from jail were able to visit with the kids in Peru.

A necropsy will be conducted to determine what caused the death of a humpback whale that washed up near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal this week.

VANCOUVER — A B.C. man connected to the Wolf Pack gang alliance has been sentenced to two years in a U.S. prison after admitting to international money laundering.

Two Metro Vancouver police officers detained in Cuba for eight months over sexual assault allegations have been acquitted, according to news reports. The two officers, Const. Mark Simms of the Vancouver Police Department and Const.

Premier John Horgan is facing criticism for removing a version of one of the pro-rep options from consideration halfway through the referendum.

Whether or not “woke” British Columbians are actually discussing whether “pro rep is lit,” Premier John Horgan’s quip during Thursday’s televised debate on electoral reform got people talking.

A necropsy will be conducted to determine what caused the death of a humpback whale that washed up in the shallow water just off the Tsawwassen causeway beach. The Optimist was the first to report news of the sighting Friday morning.