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A man rides his bike in the snow at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey in January of 2020. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Snow on the way for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Inland sections of the Island could see up to 10 cm, but 2-4 cm in Metro Vancouver

A man rides his bike in the snow at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey in January of 2020. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
North Vancouver RCMP are looking for witnesses after a boy was allegedly offered candy by a stranger in a truck on Dec. 4, 2023. The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Boy, 10, offered candy by man driving a truck in North Vancouver: RCMP

The child’s parents reported the suspicious incident to police who are now investigating

North Vancouver RCMP are looking for witnesses after a boy was allegedly offered candy by a stranger in a truck on Dec. 4, 2023. The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
FILE - The Wish Upon A Star House, located at 19367 62A Ave., wass decorated with “COVID-friendly” displays for taking pictures in December 2020. (Lauren Collins)

More British Columbians decorate for Halloween than Christmas, BC Hydro says

About 7% say they ‘overtly or covertly’ compete with their neighbours for the best display

FILE - The Wish Upon A Star House, located at 19367 62A Ave., wass decorated with “COVID-friendly” displays for taking pictures in December 2020. (Lauren Collins)
Lisa Lapointe says her third term as B.C.’s chief coroner – ending in February – will be her final after 13 years in the role and three decades in public service, she announced Dec. 6, 2023. Lapointe provides an update on illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province during a press conference at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, February 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

B.C.’s chief coroner stepping down after 13 years in the role

Lisa Lapointe’s 3rd term ends in February 2024; Public Safety Ministry will start recruitment process

Lisa Lapointe says her third term as B.C.’s chief coroner – ending in February – will be her final after 13 years in the role and three decades in public service, she announced Dec. 6, 2023. Lapointe provides an update on illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province during a press conference at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, February 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Half a million dollars worth of equipment has been recovered by Burnaby RCMP after a local business was broken into twice in less than 24 hours, police say. The break ins and theft happened Nov. 13 and 14, 2023. (Burnaby RCMP handout)

$500K in equipment recovered after B.C. business robbed twice in 24 hours

Burnaby RCMP say the equipment was found after 3 properties were searched in Mission

Half a million dollars worth of equipment has been recovered by Burnaby RCMP after a local business was broken into twice in less than 24 hours, police say. The break ins and theft happened Nov. 13 and 14, 2023. (Burnaby RCMP handout)
This Feb. 10, 2022 photo shows gamblers playing slot machines at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City N.J. The University of British Columbia’s Centre for Gambling Research plans to look into the psychological characteristics linked to personal risk factors for addictive behaviours – among other major programs – with renewed funding from the province announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

B.C. commits $1.4M to continue research into gambling addictions, policies

UBC’s researchers have been looking into the links between gambling, video gaming and loot boxes

This Feb. 10, 2022 photo shows gamblers playing slot machines at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City N.J. The University of British Columbia’s Centre for Gambling Research plans to look into the psychological characteristics linked to personal risk factors for addictive behaviours – among other major programs – with renewed funding from the province announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Overall, 65 per cent of Canadians know a woman who has faced abuse. But broken down by gender, 69 per cent of women surveyed know a woman who has experienced assault, compared to 61 per cent of men. Woman staring out window. (Pixabay)

Two-thirds of Canadians know a woman who has experienced assault: Poll

However, there is a gender gap on awareness around abuse

Overall, 65 per cent of Canadians know a woman who has faced abuse. But broken down by gender, 69 per cent of women surveyed know a woman who has experienced assault, compared to 61 per cent of men. Woman staring out window. (Pixabay)
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team’s Sgt. Timothy Pierotti in Surrey on June 21, 2023. IHIT is asking the public for help in the double homicide of a 46-year-old man and his 13-year-old son after they were found killed in their Richmond home on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Father, 13-year-old son the victims of targeted Richmond homicide, police say

Police have identified the victims in a Richmond homicide as a father…

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team’s Sgt. Timothy Pierotti in Surrey on June 21, 2023. IHIT is asking the public for help in the double homicide of a 46-year-old man and his 13-year-old son after they were found killed in their Richmond home on Nov. 30, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
An electric scooter driver dodges pedestrians as they cross an intersection in downtown Denver. British Columbia will be kicking off a four-year review in April on the emerging mode of transportation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-David Zalubowski

4-year safety review for electric kick scooters to begin in B.C. in the spring

The study will evaluate how the scooters can be safely integrated into local transportation networks

An electric scooter driver dodges pedestrians as they cross an intersection in downtown Denver. British Columbia will be kicking off a four-year review in April on the emerging mode of transportation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-David Zalubowski
A law to protect whistleblowers is now in force for public schools in B.C. (Black Press Media files)

Whistleblower protection expands to public K-12 education system in B.C.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act was passed in 2018

A law to protect whistleblowers is now in force for public schools in B.C. (Black Press Media files)
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team’s logo on the podium, pictured Aug. 16, 2023. IHIT is investigating after two people were found dead inside a Richmond home Nov. 30, 2023. (Anna Burns)

2 people found dead inside Richmond home: Police

Homicide police have taken over the investigation

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team’s logo on the podium, pictured Aug. 16, 2023. IHIT is investigating after two people were found dead inside a Richmond home Nov. 30, 2023. (Anna Burns)
The province is set to declare Dec. 12 as Christine Sinclair Day as the soccer star prepares to play her final games for Canada. Sinclair watches a video tribute as she is recognized for her international goal scoring record set in 2020, before a women’s friendly soccer match against Nigeria, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. declares Dec. 12 Christine Sinclair Day

The soccer star will play her final game for Canada on Dec. 5 in Vancouver

The province is set to declare Dec. 12 as Christine Sinclair Day as the soccer star prepares to play her final games for Canada. Sinclair watches a video tribute as she is recognized for her international goal scoring record set in 2020, before a women’s friendly soccer match against Nigeria, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Three Trail firefighters have been charged after an alleged assault on a man back in April 2023. Pictured, a Kootenay Boundary Fire and Rescue helmet. (File photo)

3 firefighters accused of assaulting homeless man in Trail

One of the men, Gregory Ferraby, is also charged with uttering threats in another incident

Three Trail firefighters have been charged after an alleged assault on a man back in April 2023. Pictured, a Kootenay Boundary Fire and Rescue helmet. (File photo)
Video captured near Foster Avenue and North Road in Coquitlam shows a construction site retaining wall cracking open and spilling dirt into the foundation on Nov. 29, 2023. (@ashsharma75/X)

VIDEO: Retaining wall collapses at under-construction B.C. highrise

No injuries reported and cause under investigation

Video captured near Foster Avenue and North Road in Coquitlam shows a construction site retaining wall cracking open and spilling dirt into the foundation on Nov. 29, 2023. (@ashsharma75/X)
Burnaby RCMP is investigating a daylight shooting Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, as well as whether a vehicle found burning shortly after is connected. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pickup truck found with bullet holes in Burnaby: RCMP

Police also investigating to see if burning vehicle found shortly after is connected to the shooting

Burnaby RCMP is investigating a daylight shooting Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, as well as whether a vehicle found burning shortly after is connected. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The BC Coroners Service says more than 2,000 people have died in the first 10 months of 2023 due to the toxic drug supply. People carry a makeshift coffin , representing the toxic drug deaths, along Powell Street in Vancouver on April 14, 2023 during an event marking the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug supply in B.C. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

2,000 British Columbians have died from toxic drugs so far in 2023

October is also the 37th consecutive month with at least 150 deaths

The BC Coroners Service says more than 2,000 people have died in the first 10 months of 2023 due to the toxic drug supply. People carry a makeshift coffin , representing the toxic drug deaths, along Powell Street in Vancouver on April 14, 2023 during an event marking the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug supply in B.C. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Phillip Blundell, centre, was 49 when he died of pancreatic cancer in August of 2021. Blundell’s dad Peter, right, was diagnosed with the same cancer and died 55 days later. (Contributed by the Blundell family)

B.C. woman raises awareness of pancreatic cancer after husband, son die 55 days apart

About 80% of those diagnosed with the cancer will come with an advanced disease: Doctor

Phillip Blundell, centre, was 49 when he died of pancreatic cancer in August of 2021. Blundell’s dad Peter, right, was diagnosed with the same cancer and died 55 days later. (Contributed by the Blundell family)
Vancouver police are releasing images of two suspects who are believed to responsible for a triple stabbing on Oct. 30, 2022. (Vancouver Police Department handouts)

Vancouver triple-stabbing suspects still sought 1 year later

Police say investigators have tried DNA testing of forensic evidence, witness interviews and more

Vancouver police are releasing images of two suspects who are believed to responsible for a triple stabbing on Oct. 30, 2022. (Vancouver Police Department handouts)
Starting in the new year, B.C. employers will be required to cooperate in a worker’s timely and safe return to work after an injury. A construction worker works from a lift in a new housing development in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

B.C. law to better protect injured employees returning to work begins Jan. 1

Starting in the new year, B.C. employers will be required to cooperate…

Starting in the new year, B.C. employers will be required to cooperate in a worker’s timely and safe return to work after an injury. A construction worker works from a lift in a new housing development in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The province is looking to select a consultant to create a selection of standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit homes, such as townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes in a new effort to tackle the housing crisis. (B.C. government)

B.C. looks to standardize multiplex designs as latest fix to housing crisis

The province’s pre-approved designs will be for triplexes, fourplexes and laneway homes

The province is looking to select a consultant to create a selection of standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit homes, such as townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes in a new effort to tackle the housing crisis. (B.C. government)