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B.C. businessman David Sidoo has SEC fraud proceedings stayed

David Sidoo and seven other men face allegations of orchestrating a complex, international stock manipulation scheme that generated at least $145 million in illicit profits.

Nov 24, 2022 4:17 PM Read more >

Search on after float plane with three aboard crashes into B.C. bay

PORT HARDY, B.C. — A search is underway in Strachan Bay on British Columbia's central coast for a float plane that crashed into the water. Mounties in Port Hardy say the plane went down Wednesday afternoon with three people on board. Cpl.

Nov 24, 2022 3:56 PM Read more >

Government lays out plans to combat climate change in National Adaptation Strategy

Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson laid out the goals within the plan at The Polygon on Thursday

Nov 24, 2022 12:07 PM Read more >

Oak Bay man convicted of killing daughters has appeal dismissed

Andrew Berry's appeal to overturn his convictions for the murders of his two young daughters on Christmas Day 2017 has been dismissed by the B.C. Court of Appeal

Nov 24, 2022 10:13 AM Read more >

'Disturbing': Driver found passed out in running vehicle with infant inside

After being taken to the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, the driver gave two breath samples that registered 2.5 times the legal limit of .08, police said.

Nov 24, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >

Police officers disciplined for using Taser as party trick, going on dating app while on surveillance duty

Overall number of complaints to Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner up 26% year on year, though investigations into misconduct ordered by the commissioner remained about the same.

Nov 24, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

B.C. government seeking public input on employment standards for gig workers in the ride-hailing and food-delivery sectors

Many of them earn less than minimum wage for a shift because they’re currently only paid for ‘active time’.

Nov 24, 2022 9:03 AM Read more >

Journalist association slams Sask. attempt to 'muzzle' Saulteaux sisters

The Canadian Association of Journalists supports CBC and APTN fighting the publication ban that would prevent media from reporting on evidence at the hearing for sisters Nerissa and Odelia Quewezance. The Crown is also seeking to have the records sealed.

Nov 24, 2022 7:29 AM Read more >

BC Children's Hospital triages patients from E/R due to respiratory illness spike

VANCOUVER — The BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver says it's triaging less serious patients from its emergency department to a nearby area due to a surge of people with respiratory illnesses.

Nov 23, 2022 10:46 PM Read more >

B.C. Premier Eby promises $230M in police funding for RCMP vacancies, new hires

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced $230 million in police and other public safety funding, the latest in a whirlwind series of commitments since he was sworn in last week.

Nov 23, 2022 5:09 PM Read more >