RCMP investigating 2 vehicle fires at Lake Cowichan on Halloween
Incidents about 2.5km apart
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B.C. ostrich farm files lawsuit against CFIA, government and RCMP
Civil claim marks nearly 1 year since 351 birds were killed in Edgewood
‘I’m glad to watch it burn’: Notorious Alberni building destroyed by fire
As dark smoke poured from Port Alberni's Wintergreen Apartments building Tuesday, so did the dark memories that it holds for many who watched it burn. The post ‘I’m glad to watch it burn’: Notorious Alberni building destroyed by fire appeared first on CHEK.
Nanaimo RCMP seek public’s help locating missing 14-year-old boy
Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen more than a week ago. The post Nanaimo RCMP seek public’s help locating missing 14-year-old boy appeared first on CHEK.
Busy Halloween weekend keeps Vancouver Island search and rescue crews on the move
Search and rescue crews across southern Vancouver Island were kept busy over the Halloween weekend, responding to multiple calls involving lost hikers, injuries and water rescues. The post Busy Halloween weekend keeps Vancouver Island search and rescue crews on the move appeared first on CHEK.
Crews called to 2 vehicle fires in Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan fire crews responded to two separate vehicle fires over the weekend. The post Crews called to 2 vehicle fires in Lake Cowichan appeared first on CHEK.
Possible cougar sighting prompts warning in Central Saanich
Central Saanich Police are warning residents to be cautious following a possible cougar sighting near Willow Way Trail Tuesday morning. The post Possible cougar sighting prompts warning in Central Saanich appeared first on CHEK.
Suspected deadly grizzly bear attack near B.C. trail sparks public warning
A suspected deadly grizzly bear attack has prompted officials to urge members of the public to stay away from a B.C. trail in the central coast region. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) posted online that a team of conservation officers is in Bella Coola investigating what is suspected...
Florida crash: How did this private jet fall out of the sky?
A private Learjet bound for the Bahamas crashed in Florida's Palm Beach County minutes after the crew reported turbulence and icy conditions — killing all nine people on board. Andrew Chang breaks down cockpit audio, flight data and aviation expert analysis to begin to explain the final moments...
B.C. hockey team says it wasn’t aware new executive was under RCMP probe
The Nanaimo Clippers said it has parted ways with Tyler King. He was arrested Friday at a Canada-U.S. border crossing in Ontario on child sexual exploitation charges.
1 dead, 1 missing in suspected grizzly bear attack on B.C.’s central coast
The Ministry of Environment said that one person was found dead in the Snooka West Trail area on Monday afternoon after RCMP and Search and Rescue crews were called out.
Family identifies Kingston woman killed by alleged speeding impaired driver on Highway 401
It was 7:10 p.m. on Nov. 1 when the Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound near Thickson Road.
‘Very important’ evidence in Florida plane crash found miles from site: NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said most of the left elevator — part of the tail that controls the plane's pitch — was found in three pieces.
Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.
Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims
Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two children - Emma, four, and Charlie, two - died after the plane nosedived.