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Abbotsford, B.C., police first in Canada to roll out BolaWrap, a non-lethal restraint tool

The Abbotsford Police Department says it's the first in Canada to deploy a new non-lethal restraint tool called the BolaWrap — a device it says will reduce injuries during "emotionally charged or unpredictable situations."

'Fighting for our community': Evacuees, fire crews see groundswell of support as Island wildfire burns

While evacuees from about 100 properties were able to return to their homes on Wednesday evening, the majority remain displaced. In the midst of it, a groundswell of community support is helping fire crews and evacuees.

Family 'heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island

A statement from the family of a young woman and her infant son killed last Thursday by a falling tree at Comox Lake say a community gathering is planned to remember the two.

Costco customers shocked after someone drains all the funds from their gift cards

A number of Costco customers are reporting that their gift cards have been mysteriously drained of all their funds. The big-box retailer has offered few details about what happened, and some customers are still struggling to get a refund.
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