Police in Abbotsford say a federal inmate is back in custody following a brief escape. They say in a statement that officers with Correctional Service Canada were escorting a federal offender to a medical appointment yesterday when he escaped. Police say that while officers tried to apprehend the offender, a correctional officer shot a gun but no one was injured. They say the inmate was found with the help of police, police dogs and an R-C-M-P helicopter without incident.

Vancouver's transit authority says it's working to determine how it became the target of a computer system attack and what information may have been affected. TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond says in a statement that a forensic investigation will probe the malicious software known as ransomware, which demands a fee in order to make a system work again. Customers have been unable to pay using credit or debit cards at Compass vending terminals or Tap-to-Pay fare terminals for days, but Desmond says that service is resuming. He says TransLink uses a third-party to process fare payments and does not s

BC is reporting 694 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the number of active cases past 9,000 for the first time. Provincial heath officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has also announced another 12 deaths, raising the total to 481. Dr. Henry says the province is continuing to make progress on Operation Immunize and hopes to begin the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. But she says there will only be limited amounts at first for those most at risk of severe illness and deaths. British Columbia's top doctor says seniors in long-term care homes and hospitals will be the first to get a vaccine ag

A team from the Transportation Safety Board will try to figure out why a covered lifeboat suddenly fell from a bulk carrier in English Bay on Tuesday, injuring two crew members. The sailors were badly hurt when the lifeboat fell from the freighter Blue Bosporus as a drill was underway. Quick action by first responders, including the Vancouver police boat and a vessel from the Kitsilano coast guard station, stopped the lifeboat from sinking. It's not the first time a covered lifeboat has fallen from a ship in English Bay, three Ukrainian crew members died and another was hurt when a problem wi

On December 3, 2020 just after 5:30 a.m., the Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in the alleyway of the 13700-block of 75A Avenue. A 30 year old female was located with critical injuries, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite all efforts by first responders, the woman succumbed to her injuries. Early information indicates a second vehicle was involved in this shooting and police are currently combing the area for any potential evidence, including video surveillance. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) will be investigating this occurrence

British Columbia's provincial health officer says it's crucial that anyone coming to BC over the holidays follows public health rules. Dr. Bonnie Henry says she can't stop anyone from getting on a plane or into a car. But she urged everyone to stay put this holiday season unless the travel is essential. Dr. Henry says cases are levelling off in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions but have been rising in the North, Interior and to a lesser extent on Vancouver Island. BC's provincial health officer says those who believe COVID-19 restrictions don't apply to them put a crack in the w

Fraser Health says regular admission has resumed through the emergency department at Burnaby Hospital, after a fire there last month. The health authority says some restoration is complete and acknowledged the dedication of hospital staff, who are also dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. There are 60 patients and 42 staff associated with the outbreak at the hospital. Fraser Health says 10 people have died.

Metro Vancouver's transit authority says it is continuing to investigate the suspicious activity detected on its networks Tuesday morning. TransLink says no transit safety systems are affected and transit services continue to operate normally. But it says several other systems remain disabled and customers cannot use credit or debit cards at Compass Card vending machines or Tap-to-Pay fare gates. Cash is still accepted and Compass Cards still work.

British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 cases have levelled off in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions, but they've been rising in the North, Interior and to a lesser extent on Vancouver Island. Dr. Bonnie Henry says there is some variability in how the illness is spreading in different areas, but social interactions are driving transmissions across the province. Dr. Henry says transmissions remain high and while health restrictions on travel and social gatherings are set to end Monday, it's possible the rules could be extended. Dr. Henry is also urging people to avoid travell