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B.C. police complaint commissioner calls public hearing into woman's 2019 death

VICTORIA — B.C.'s Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner has called a public hearing into the death of a woman who was struck by plastic bullets fired by Victoria police on Christmas Day 2019.

Oct 5, 2023 1:40 PM Read more >

Richmond plant put unlabelled powder into capsules seized at sex shops, court hears

MFH Enterprises Inc. contracted NuEra Nutraceutical Inc. to put 27 kilograms of powder into capsules that ended up containing large quantities of the erectile dysfunction drug tadalafil instead of an herbal sexual enhancement remedy, according to testimony presented in Richmond provincial court this week.

Oct 5, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Gun went off as son charged at her, mother testifies at her murder trial

Samantha Dittmer is charged with second-degree murder of her son, Jesse McPhee, who was shot to death at point-blank range in the family home on Aug. 29, 2021.

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Residential school survivor describes what led to life in Moccasin Flats

One Prince George woman shares the story of how she became unhoused

Oct 5, 2023 5:26 AM Read more >

Kelowna brings new rules to tent city ahead of winter

Those living on the rail trail will also be limited to a camp size of 12-by-12 feet.

Oct 5, 2023 4:19 AM Read more >

Murderer dies in Abbotsford prison after 45 years behind bars

Roy William MacGregor died "of apparent natural causes."

Oct 4, 2023 5:32 PM Read more >

Complainant describes alleged beating at hands of 'vaccine protester'

"I didn't want to die," says Korry Zepik.

Oct 4, 2023 12:17 PM Read more >

Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

HALIFAX — The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to their land until recently.

Oct 4, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Canadian border guards seize 65 kg of cocaine at Surrey truck crossing

Police are recommending 'numerous' criminal charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Oct 4, 2023 10:32 AM Read more >

Troubleshooting B.C. tech’s real estate realities

Economic uncertainty and a reluctance to return to office are having an impact on tech-sector recruitment

Oct 4, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >