February 2026

Crown argues Kelowna woman deceives the court in manslaughter case

A Kelowna woman who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2022 death of her ex-boyfriend could see up to 15 years behind bars if Justice Murray imposes the highest consequences. The sentencing hearing for Ka-Mikosit Mae Favelle concluded in Kelowna on Feb. 17. The charges stem from the death of Adam Briand-Lawrence on Aug. […]

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Victoria triathlete killed in alleged hit-and-run in Phoenix

Victoria triathlete Hannah Henry died in early February after an alleged hit-and-run while cycling in Phoenix, Arizona. According to news reports in Arizona, she was killed while riding her bike in south-bound lane just before 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. According to AZFamily, the driver swerved into the lane, hitting Henry before fleeing the scene.

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B.C. Conservatives slam ‘decade of decline’ 2026 B.C. budget

B.C. Conservatives says Budget 2026 is an “assault on seniors, working families, and the small businesses that drive our economy.” The B.C. Green Party says the government is doubling down on a familiar approach of managing decline, while investing in industry-first growth, and going backward on forestry reform, Indigenous relations, and healthy ecosystems. These comments

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Family of man killed by semi in B.C. says psychosis afflicted him, system failed him

The family of a late young man is searching for answers and accountability after they say he somehow evaded 24/7 supervision in a state of psychosis and escaped Vernon Jubilee Hospital, wearing only hospital pyjamas and socks, only to be fatally struck by a semi-truck about a kilometre from the place where he should have

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