Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia

Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu-Lapu suspect's care before alleged attack

May 13 , 2025 at 10:48:42 a.m. PDT • :

B.C. Premier David Eby said there's a disconnect between the history of non-violence health authorities say the suspect in the Vancouver festival alleged attack had and the reality of what happened.

Head of B.C. police watchdog wants agency to investigate sexual assault allegations

May 13 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

If a municipal police officer is accused of sexual misconduct in B.C., they're disciplined not by an independent body, but by senior police officers from their own departments or from external police departments. The head of B.C.'s police watchdog wants that to change.

Powwow celebrations are underway around B.C.

May 13 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PDT • :

If you're looking for something to do and want to learn more about First Nations culture, you might want to consider attending one of the many powwow's happening around B.C this summer.

Prime Minister Carney unveils major cabinet overhaul with two dozen new faces

May 12 , 2025 at 03:02:05 p.m. PDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a major overhaul of his cabinet Tuesday as he looks to remake the Liberals in his image and turn the page on the last government.

Maple Ridge Coun. Ahmed Yousef takes leave after criminal charges filed

May 12 , 2025 at 06:57:29 p.m. PDT • :

A Maple Ridge city councillor has taken a leave of absence after being charged with six criminal offences, including assault and firearm-related charges. Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed is facing four counts of assault, one count of pointing a firearm at another person and one count of unsafe storage of a firearm.

May 12 , 2025 at 03:50:00 p.m. PDT • :

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B.C. First Nation blocks construction of bridge replacement project

May 12 , 2025 at 03:56:14 p.m. PDT • :

B.C.'s low snowpack and early melt signal drought, raising concerns for hydro power

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