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B.C. judge rejects appeal of man on sex offender registry for assault, voyeurism

B.C. judge rejects appeal of man on sex offender registry for assault, voyeurism

Ali Aghasardar pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and one count of voyeurism in Vancouver Provincial Court on March 18, 2024.
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Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

The teacher at the centre of the allegations taught at Mount Douglas Secondary and Oak Bay High, according to the Greater Victoria School District.
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Nanaimo bungee jumper injured after falling out of harness

Nanaimo bungee jumper injured after falling out of harness

The woman fell out of a harness attached around her ankles after reaching the lowest point of the jump, plunging about 10 feet into the river below, according to WildPlay.
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Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Officers arrested the 15-year-old male suspect, who was later released and returned to his residence.
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'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

Stephanie McLean, a lawyer and former Alberta NDP MLA who represents Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, is "basically a junior minister," says University of Victoria political scientist Michael Prince.
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Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served

VICTORIA — Plans by the British Columbia legislative assembly to open a child-care facility remain up in the air after the provincial government rejected a funding request. The legislature sought the funding in February 2024, but B.C.
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Man sentenced to 2.5 years for 'dial-a-dope' operation in B.C. Interior

Man sentenced to 2.5 years for 'dial-a-dope' operation in B.C. Interior

KELOWNA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has sentenced a 26-year-old man from India to 2.5 years in prison for taking part in a so-called "dial-a-dope" operation in Kelowna.
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Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules

VICTORIA — The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable.
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Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Fortis B.C. using helicopter to check gas lines around the capital region

Flyovers are being conducted in 24 regions across the province — including Vancouver Island — until June 14.
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Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Near miss at Powell River Airport captured on video

Two aircraft nearly collide while approaching runway.
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