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Calgary's public libraries closed due to cybersecurity breach

Calgary's public libraries closed due to cybersecurity breach

CALGARY — All Calgary Public Library locations have been closed due to a cybersecurity breach. The library posted the news on its website, stating the closures took effect as of 5 p.m. Friday.
Police arrest suspect after stabbing at New Westminster, B.C., Skytrain station

Police arrest suspect after stabbing at New Westminster, B.C., Skytrain station

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they have arrested a person suspected of stabbing two people at a Skytrain station in the city.
No jail time after fatal 2020 stabbing at Vancouver's former Biltmore Hotel

No jail time after fatal 2020 stabbing at Vancouver's former Biltmore Hotel

VANCOUVER — A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of a 72-year-old man in a Vancouver rooming house nearly four years ago will not serve time in prison. The sentencing decision by B.C.
AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

TORONTO — As artificial intelligence continues to develop in seemingly all facets of life — including health care — experts say it's important for patients to know AI may be used in their care.
B.C. wildlife group offers $1,000 for arrest over dead black bears found without paws

B.C. wildlife group offers $1,000 for arrest over dead black bears found without paws

The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says it is investigating after the bodies of two black bears with their paws removed were found in a Fraser Valley river. B.C.
Court finds man not justified in killing Bear the Chihuahua in Boston Bar, B.C.

Court finds man not justified in killing Bear the Chihuahua in Boston Bar, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A British Columbia provincial court judge has ruled that a Boston Bar man who shot a tea-cup Chihuahua named Bear claiming it was menacing his chickens was not justified in killing the animal.
Vancouver Island man charged in hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old girl

Vancouver Island man charged in hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old girl

COWICHAN VALLEY — A man from Vancouver Island is facing a criminal charge in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that killed a teenager earlier this year.
B.C. man gets prison sentence, fine for using fake names to buy guns in the U.S.

B.C. man gets prison sentence, fine for using fake names to buy guns in the U.S.

MISSOULA — A U.S. District Court judge in Montana has sentenced a 27-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C., to 18 months in prison for using fake names to buy guns with the aim of selling them in Canada.
Officers in B.C. make dozens of seizures of methamphetamine bound for Australia

Officers in B.C. make dozens of seizures of methamphetamine bound for Australia

RICHMOND, B.C. — Canadian border officers in British Columbia made 60 seizures of methamphetamine destined for export to Australia between March and August.
With police at school, Vancouver Jewish community marks Oct. 7 with sadness, unease

With police at school, Vancouver Jewish community marks Oct. 7 with sadness, unease

VANCOUVER — Allie Saks had just dropped off two children at the Talmud Torah School on Oak Street in Vancouver, under the watch of multiple police wearing bulletproof vests, and at least one police dog. She broke down in tears.
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