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Man receives three-year jail term for sexual assault at Vancouver hotel

Court heard the victim was blacked out and was not in a position to consent to sex.

Mar 24, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Trial set for spring of 2023 for man charged in Lynn Valley stabbing attacks

Yannick Bandaogo, 29, is charged with second-degree murder along with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault in the attacks which happened a year ago in North Vancouver. His trial will start in May 2023.

Mar 24, 2022 5:57 PM Read more >

Six more COVID-19 deaths in British Columbia, hospitalizations down

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting six more deaths from COVID-19, for a total of 2,981 fatalities during the pandemic. The Health Ministry said Thursday that 255 people were in hospital, with 52 of them in intensive care.

Mar 24, 2022 5:05 PM Read more >

Outcry grows as B.C. government agency plans widespread South Coast herbicide spray

The five-year Pest Management Plan, which covers Squamish to Hope, targets native hard woods and Indigenous medicines and food in efforts to increase lumber output.

Mar 24, 2022 4:10 PM Read more >

Burnaby business sued in alleged counterfeit dumbbell conspiracy

Purchase of adjustable dumbbells at Brentwood Fitness Town sparks lawsuit from PowerBlock

Mar 24, 2022 2:44 PM Read more >

Petition to free Sask. Saulteaux sisters gains momentum

The petition to free Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance is trending in the criminal justice category on change.org

Mar 24, 2022 2:13 PM Read more >

Prince George, B.C., apologizes for taking down part of a homeless camp

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The City of Prince George, B.C., has apologized for the harm it caused to vulnerable people when it removed their structures from a homeless camp.

Mar 24, 2022 1:07 PM Read more >

Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes putting 2030 Olympic bid to public vote

Coun. Colleen Hardwick wants city council to get a yes/no plebiscite on the October ballot.

Mar 24, 2022 10:26 AM Read more >

B.C. ready to proceed with permanent repairs to flood-damaged Coquihalla Highway

HOPE, B.C. — The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says it is moving ahead with permanent repairs to a key B.C. highway damaged by catastrophic flooding last November.

Mar 24, 2022 9:16 AM Read more >

BCPA wants psychologists in family doctor practices in B.C.

The psychologists would provide brief assessments and treatments for mental health concerns like depression anxiety, and behavioural health concerns.

Mar 24, 2022 9:06 AM Read more >