• Murder charge laid after motor vehicle incident in Vanderhoof

    Murder charge laid after motor vehicle incident in Vanderhoof
    A man has been charged with second-degree murder following a motor vehicle incident that triggered a shelter-in-place order in Vanderhoof on July 9.
    Keegan Donald Leigh, 39, was charged on July 10, Prince George RCMP said in a release.
    Police responded to the incident in the 1500 block of Loop Road, where they located a deceased man.
    Investigators say they believe it to be an isolated incident, with the accused and the victim, 38, known to each other.
    Police say Leigh will remain in custody unti
  • Early-morning fire damages Nanaimo Judo Club building

    Early-morning fire damages Nanaimo Judo Club building
    Nanaimo Judo Club is temporarily halting training after a structure fire damaged its dojo facility.
    Nanaimo Fire Rescue was called out to the building on the Sid Gyro Park site, at 110 Machleary St., before 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. Damage could be seen on parts of the building’s exterior, including part of the roof and the side of the building, as well as on the front stairs and entrance.
    Nanaimo Fire Rescue did not immediately respond to a request for comment. There is no official cau

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