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Accused in Kitsilano park caretaker homicide to plead not guilty

Accused in Kitsilano park caretaker homicide to plead not guilty

The second-degree murder case of the man accused in the death of a much-loved Vancouver musician and park caretaker is moving forward to a preliminary hearing in July.
Demand for air travel spurs hiring at airlines, airports

Demand for air travel spurs hiring at airlines, airports

Airport security screeners, flight attendants among the workers in demand
Ticket holders for nixed Vancouver electric car race still in refund limbo

Ticket holders for nixed Vancouver electric car race still in refund limbo

About 33,000 tickets to Canadian E-Fest had been sold before the event's cancellation, the promoter says.
Tsleil-Waututh land defender to serve jail time over TMX protest

Tsleil-Waututh land defender to serve jail time over TMX protest

William George will spend 28 days in jail after breaching a court-imposed injunction at the Trans Mountain terminal in Burnaby in January 2021.
Energy crisis in Europe renews optimism for Canadian LNG projects

Energy crisis in Europe renews optimism for Canadian LNG projects

B.C.'s clean LNG touted as important decarbonization tool, and economic tool in reconciliation with First Nations
Northern B.C. First Nation's dictionary project aims to make language more accessible

Northern B.C. First Nation's dictionary project aims to make language more accessible

The Tahltan Dictionary Project that began mid-March is aiming for a lexicon of 10,000 words and has collaborated with The Language Conservancy, a North American non-profit, who are providing the technology for this project.
Parking lot given to pickleball players subject of human rights complaint

Parking lot given to pickleball players subject of human rights complaint

People with disabilities challenge plan to turn barricaded parking lot in a pickleball court
Delayed snowmelt, potential rain and warm weather raises flooding risk in B.C.

Delayed snowmelt, potential rain and warm weather raises flooding risk in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A hydrologist with the River Forecast Centre says he's "quite worried" about the risk of flooding in British Columbia because of the high snowpack and the potential for sudden warm weather.
B.C.'s physicians and surgeons are highest COVID-vaccinated group, naturopaths lowest

B.C.'s physicians and surgeons are highest COVID-vaccinated group, naturopaths lowest

VICTORIA — Vaccination information on British Columbia's health-care professionals shows most are fully immunized, though patients won't know if their own doctor has had all their COVID-19 shots. Provincial health officer Dr.
'Shame on Canada': Jeers heard in court as Burnaby pipeline protester sentenced

'Shame on Canada': Jeers heard in court as Burnaby pipeline protester sentenced

A man convicted of violating a Trans Mountain court injunction has been jailed by a B.C. Supreme Court judge for 28 days.
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