B.C. News Roundup: Tragedy, Trials, and World Cup Prep

Top B.C. stories include a fatal crash, extortion sentencing, online licensing, and World Cup updates.

Two children die in UTV rollover crash in northeastern B.C. UTV rollover in northeastern B.C. leaves two children dead after a crash See what police said about the fatal Pouce Coupe incident and the injured kids Three men sentenced in Surrey extortionrelated shooting case Surrey extortion convictions follow Crescent Beach shooting and fire Police say the sentencing could deter more attacks as the investigation continues B.C. allows new drivers to take learner’s licence knowledge test online BC learner’s licence test online for new drivers, cutting ICBC wait times and trips Pass passenger or motorcycle knowledge tests remotely, then complete inperson ID checks World Cup visitors warned about Canada’s toxic drug supply Canada drug safety guide for World Cup visitors in Vancouver and Toronto Know the toxic local supply, use harm reduction steps, and stay safer abroad Stars to watch in Vancouver at the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup Vancouver stars include Salah, De Bruyne and Davies See the full B.C. Place lineup and key groupstage matchups before kickoff