R-C-M-P in Surrey say two men face a series of charges after being found with two stolen vehicles.
The Mounties say a report of a stolen work van led police to arrest the two suspects last week.
They say the charges against one of the men, a 34-year-old from Surrey, include one count of carrying a concealed weapon and breaching a release order.
The second man, who is 29, has been charged with mischief, possession of property obtained by crime, and breaching a probation order.
The mayor of Kamloops will no longer speak for the city, after council passed a resolution stripping him of his position as its official spokesman. The decision comes after more than a year of conflict between Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, council, and city staff, including allegations that the mayor has poor communication skills, won't accept responsibility, ignores confidentiality protocols, and misunderstands the rules around conflict of interest.
British Columbia has failed to make an appearance in a new list of Canada's most affordable cities. The Royal LePage report found Quebec City and Edmonton are the top choices for relocation due in part to their lower costs of living.
Mounties in Prince George say an investigation has led to the seizure of drugs and various weapons from two homes. They say quantities of drugs, including suspected fentanyl, were found during the search on May 14th. Mounties are calling it a "significant blow" to the illicit drug trade in Prince George.
New Westminster police say two people have been arrested after a student was attacked with pepper spray at a high school earlier this month. The incident happened at New Westminster Secondary School the morning of May 17th.
The U.S. Department of Justice says two men are facing human smuggling charges in Seattle for their alleged role in what it calls a dangerous scheme to transport people out of British Columbia and across the border on freight trains.
Get ready for the biggest awards night on September 27th!! It's the 14th annual Darpan Extraordinary Achievement Awards. The night will recognize 10 incredible South Asian achievers who have contributed greatly to their particular field.