National

Six People Dead In Separate Crashes On British Columbia Highways: RCMP

The Canadian Press, 03 Dec, 2018 11:18 AM

VANCOUVER — Mounties in British Columbia say it has been a deadly few days on British Columbia's highways, with six people killed in separate crashes.

Chetwynd police say the male driver of a Ford F150 truck was ejected when the vehicle left Highway 29 and he was found dead at the scene.

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Lytton caused the death of a female driver whose vehicle pulled out onto the highway in front of a pickup truck.

On Saturday, the driver of a westbound vehicle on Highway 1 at Mountain Highway in North Vancouver veered into oncoming traffic and died of his injuries.

Separate incidents on Sunday caused the deaths of two people on Highway 99 near Squamish and on Highway 1 near Salmon Arm.

A head-on crash early Monday on Highway 97 south of Prince George claimed the life of the driver of a pickup after the vehicle crossed the centre line and hit a semi truck.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Significant Court Decision Could Determine Trans Mountain's Fate: Experts

VANCOUVER — A court decision expected Thursday could determine the fate of the contentious Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and further define Canada's duty to consult with First Nations, experts say.

Significant Court Decision Could Determine Trans Mountain's Fate: Experts

B.C. Maintained Budget Surplus For 2017-18, Despite Increased Spending

VICTORIA — British Columbia maintained its budget surplus in the last fiscal year even though it boosted spending on government programs by almost $3 billion and covered significant expenses from disastrous wildfires in 2017.

B.C. Maintained Budget Surplus For 2017-18, Despite Increased Spending

One Woman Killed, Another Injured When Hit By SUV On Central Saanich Road

CENTRAL SAANICH, B.C. — A woman is dead and another is in critical condition after they were struck by an SUV in Central Saanich, B.C., on Monday night

One Woman Killed, Another Injured When Hit By SUV On Central Saanich Road

B.C. Promotes Breastfeeding For Infants In Government Care After Court Ruling

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has outlined a five-point plan to promote breastfeeding and stronger mother-child bonds for infants who are in provincial care.

B.C. Promotes Breastfeeding For Infants In Government Care After Court Ruling

Man Rushed To Hospital After Violent Attack In Surrey

On August 25, 2018, at approximately 9:10 am Surrey RCMP received several 911 calls reporting a male had been assaulted with a weapon at a residence in the 10100 block of 145th St.