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'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

In January, the Lone Star Conference decided to decline the Red Leafs' affiliate membership agreement renewal.
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation getting funding for language revitalization

Lheidli T’enneh First Nation getting funding for language revitalization

Part of the language revitalization funding comes from a federal class action lawsuit
B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others

B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Electoral Boundaries Commission is recommending the creation of six more electoral districts in the province, raising the number of ridings to 93 from the current 87.
Conflict erupting on municipal councils stems from unprecedented pressures: experts

Conflict erupting on municipal councils stems from unprecedented pressures: experts

Analysts attribute recent council battles to everything from increasing demands on municipalities to erosion of respect for public office, lingering pandemic effects and lack of experience
TRU waiting for Victoria before reviewing sexual violence policy

TRU waiting for Victoria before reviewing sexual violence policy

“The ministry is going out with a consultation on the act itself to stakeholders and most of that will be done going into this fall,” said Christine Adam, associate vice-president and dean of students at TRU.
Police watchdog probes incident where man hurt in Cowichan RCMP cells

Police watchdog probes incident where man hurt in Cowichan RCMP cells

The incident occurred while the man was being lodged in a cell at the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment in November 2021
Former pastor handed three-month conditional sentence for sex assault

Former pastor handed three-month conditional sentence for sex assault

In his sentencing decision, judge notes that Jason Zerbin was in a position of trust at the time of the offence and the teenage victim — a member of his congregation — was living far from home.
'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

"I developed a crush on him but I closed that door due to our religious differences, so I crushed in silence for three years."
B.C. researcher looking to interview formerly incarcerated youth

B.C. researcher looking to interview formerly incarcerated youth

A Carleton University PhD candidate, originally from Prince George, is examining people's experiences with B.C.’s Youth Criminal Justice Act
Police recover $94,000 in stolen property from theft-for-drugs scheme

Police recover $94,000 in stolen property from theft-for-drugs scheme

A “dispatcher” would appraise stolen items over the phone and provide a value in drugs, and arrange for the exchange.
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