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A First Nation’s quest to reclaim its masks from the Royal B.C. Museum

A First Nation’s quest to reclaim its masks from the Royal B.C. Museum

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw hereditary chiefs say they are ready to reclaim their kikasu, or treasure boxes, in anticipation of the opening of their new bighouse in the summer
Crown seeks two years for British Properties drug lab operator

Crown seeks two years for British Properties drug lab operator

The province is also seeking to seize the $4.3-million property that was rocked by an explosion and fire in 2022
Alleged drug den, murder leads to forfeiture claim on three B.C. homes and $1.5M cash

Alleged drug den, murder leads to forfeiture claim on three B.C. homes and $1.5M cash

BC Civil Forfeiture Act allows the director to seize assets where there is only a likely link to criminal activity and not necessarily a conviction.
Project Play gets 8 more childcare spaces approved by Squamish council

Project Play gets 8 more childcare spaces approved by Squamish council

Once adopted, Project Play in the Ravenswood will be able to have 32 children in total after council approves third reading of a bylaw amendment.
B.C. lawyer facing U.S. money laundering, fraud charges suspended by law society

B.C. lawyer facing U.S. money laundering, fraud charges suspended by law society

B.C. lawyer Faiyaz Dean will sit on the sidelines of the legal profession for eight years; he faces several criminal charges in the U.S.
300,000 people have received free contraceptives, expanded pharmacist care in B.C., Eby says

300,000 people have received free contraceptives, expanded pharmacist care in B.C., Eby says

Recent provincial changes allow pharmacists to prescribe for minor ailments and dispense free contraceptives, reducing doctor visits.
All-women team to row 6 weeks across Atlantic for ocean conservation

All-women team to row 6 weeks across Atlantic for ocean conservation

Four marine scientists are demonstrating their passion for ocean conservation by rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.
Ibrahim Ali guilty of first-degree murder in death of Burnaby girl: jury

Ibrahim Ali guilty of first-degree murder in death of Burnaby girl: jury

The jury in the Ibrahim Ali murder trial took less than 24 hours to decide that 33-year-old Ibrahim Ali was guilty of sexually assaulting and murdering a 13-year-old girl whose body was found in Central Park in July 2017.
B.C. premier committed to homebuilding, natural resource extraction

B.C. premier committed to homebuilding, natural resource extraction

B.C. Premier David Eby committed to improving natural resource extraction permit times while cautioning the business community about the perils of housing costs and their impact on employment retention.
Coastal Renaissance won't be back on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen run until March

Coastal Renaissance won't be back on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen run until March

The vessel has not been in operation since Aug. 17, when its number two drive motor failed
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