B.C. Headlines: Helmets, Taxes, Arrests, and Oilers Defense

Vancouver police report most escooter riders were not wearing helmets Vancouver escooter helmet rules took center stage in a police safety blitz See how enforcement is targeting unsafe riding and what rules matter most Eby rules out Metro Vancouver vehicle levy amid affordability concerns Metro Vancouver vehicle levy shelved as B.C. NDP cites affordability pressure TransLink now faces a funding gap—see what it means for transit and fares Victoria grocery store attack suspect rearrested Victoria grocery store assault suspect: arrest follows return to same SaveOnFoods See how staff recognition and police action shaped a case renewing calls for safer stores Defendant apologizes to B.C. writer before defamation trial BC defamation case apology adds urgency to Steven Galloway’s trial coverage See how the lastminute statement could shape the court battle and public fallout Babcock says Oilers must improve defensively after highscoring start Oilers defense needs work after 13 goals allowed in two games under Mike Babcock Edmonton looks to tighten up against Seattle, with more structure and urgency