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Brock Boeser returns to the Vancouver Canucks lineup on Thursday night after a two-game absence for personal reasons. He will play alongside Max Sasson and Jake DeBrusk as the Canucks face the struggling Nashville Predators, who are looking to break a four-game losing streak.
British Columbia's Interior Health proposes a virtual emergency care pilot program to maintain operations at small hospitals facing staffing shortages. The initiative aims to combine virtual and on-site staffing in Clearwater, Nakusp, Lillooet, and Princeton to enhance rural emergency services. Health Minister Josie Osborne supports the plan as a proactive measure for timely patient care.
Vancouver city councillor Pete Fry is considering a run for mayor but has not yet committed. He emphasizes the importance of evaluating the political landscape and potential candidates to avoid splitting the vote. The municipal election is set for October 17, 2026.
The Vancouver Police Department found insufficient evidence to pursue charges against city building inspectors accused of accepting bribes. Auditor General Mike Macdonell's investigation revealed allegations of preferential treatment but did not substantiate claims of bribery. The VPD concluded its involvement, stating there was no significant likelihood of a criminal conviction.
Conor D’Monte, a British Columbia gang leader, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder three members of the rival Red Scorpions gang. The plea, entered on Tuesday, follows D’Monte's arrest in 2022 after evading authorities for 11 years. A related first-degree murder charge remains pending as sentencing is scheduled for November 12.
BC RCMP recovered a vehicle from the Squamish River on Saturday, months after it crashed on June 14. Three occupants escaped, but one person remains missing, prompting ongoing search efforts. Authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
A Colombian Navy vessel, the ARC Gloria, received a 17-gun salute in North Vancouver on Wednesday morning. The RCMP reassured residents that the loud noise was part of the ceremony to honor the ship's arrival, which is open for public tours until Saturday.
An atmospheric river is set to impact Metro Vancouver with heavy rain and wind starting Thursday night. Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon anticipates that while the storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall, it is not as destructive as previous atmospheric rivers. Rainfall warnings may be issued for higher elevations, and travelers should prepare for potentially powerful winds.
A Vancouver police officer was justified in using lethal force against a man armed with a knife who had stabbed a convenience store employee. The Independent Investigations Office report stated that the officer acted within his duty to protect the staff after attempts to subdue the attacker with a stun gun failed. The incident occurred on December 4, when the man threatened employees at a 7-Eleven store.
Surrey city council approved initial plans for a Costco in South Surrey, prompting traffic concerns from local residents. Mayor Brenda Locke stated that city staff is addressing these issues ahead of a public hearing scheduled for November 17.