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Man charged with assault after police say two officers in Vancouver were set on fire

Man charged with assault after police say two officers in Vancouver were set on fire

VANCOUVER — A man has been charged after allegedly setting two officers from the Vancouver Police Department on fire earlier this week.
Watch: Vancouver police officer set on fire trying to arrest suspect

Watch: Vancouver police officer set on fire trying to arrest suspect

Police were attempting to arrest a man who was wanted B.C-wide for 10 offences.
Watchdog called in after man carrying firearm injured by B.C. police

Watchdog called in after man carrying firearm injured by B.C. police

PRINCE GEORGE — British Columbia's police watchdog has been called in over a man injured during an arrest after he was reportedly intoxicated and walking around a housing complex in Prince George with a firearm.
B.C. court rejects killer's appeal in Metchosin man's murder

B.C. court rejects killer's appeal in Metchosin man's murder

James Lee Busch and Zachary Armitage were convicted of first-degree murder of Martin Payne in his Metchosin home on Vancouver Island.
Two B.C. police officers hurt in collision set off by robbery chase

Two B.C. police officers hurt in collision set off by robbery chase

SURREY — A series of events that started with a robbery in Surrey, B.C., ended with two officers being sent to hospital because of a crash.
Rob Shaw: TransLink’s future may ride on a vehicle levy for Metro Vancouver

Rob Shaw: TransLink’s future may ride on a vehicle levy for Metro Vancouver

The province is crafting a new transit funding tool for 2027. With other ideas ruled out, Lower Mainland drivers could soon foot the bill.
Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance

Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. votes in favour of self-governance

VICTORIA — Members of the Kitselas First Nation in British Columbia's Skeena Valley region have voted to become self-governing.
Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization

Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization

Karin Kirkpatrick, a former BC Liberal MLA, says she has heard from "countless" B.C. residents about "the lack of a pragmatic, centrist choice for voters" in the province.
Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

POWELL RIVER — Two people have been killed after being trapped under a house on a small island off British Columbia's coast.
Police watchdog investigating Vancouver arrest at Tim Hortons

Police watchdog investigating Vancouver arrest at Tim Hortons

The man was transported to a hospital where the injury was confirmed, according to the IIO.