1. Bystander killed: IHIT have been called in after a shooting in Abbotsford that left an elderly bystander dead. Police say the man was standing by his fence when a shooting targeting a nearby neighbour caught him in the crossfire.
2. Tragedy near Turkey: A Vancouver-area woman tried to bring four family members to Canada only to have their sponsorship request. Five-year-old Galip Kurdi, three-year-old Aylan and their mother Rehan drowned off the coast of Turkey on Wednesday.
3. The Big One: In the wake of the windstorm that knocked out power to half of BC Hydro’s customers and saw residents panic, a new report says the damage could be worse if a major earthquake strikes. Nearly 10,000 people would be killed and another 128,000 injured. Government officials are urging residents to be prepared for a disaster situation in the future.
4. Recovery: A bow hunter is recovering in hospital after being mauled by a grizzly outside Cranbrook on Tuesday. The man attempted to yell at the bear to scare it away only for the animal to charge in his direction.
5. Wildlife fine: The lawyer representing the Portugese man fined for hitting a swimming deer off the B.C. coast said his client was trying to be macho in an unfamiliar setting. Rodolfo Lopes pleaded guilty to harassing wildlife and must donate $5,000 to a wildlife trust.
