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Man gets 3 1/2 years in prison for fatal stabbing in Whistler, B.C.

Man gets 3 1/2 years in prison for fatal stabbing in Whistler, B.C.

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for manslaughter in the stabbing death of another man in Whistler, B.C., in 2021. Homicide investigators say Dedaar Jhooty of Delta, B.C., was sentenced by a B.C.
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Victoria police seek to standardize response to public drug use

Victoria police seek to standardize response to public drug use

Chief Del Manak says officers are concerned about making arrests for drug consumption that would lead to no charges, which could open them up to complaints.
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Man who drove car at pro-Palestinian protester gets year in jail, 10-year driving ban

Man who drove car at pro-Palestinian protester gets year in jail, 10-year driving ban

Christopher Sura Johnson, 41, was found guilty of assault with a weapon and dangerous driving for the 2023 incident in front of the B.C. legislature
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Artists create mural on Powell River United Church entranceway

Artists create mural on Powell River United Church entranceway

Place of worship ramping up inclusivity and making space for everyone
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B.C. man accused of cop car theft gets second bail hearing

B.C. man accused of cop car theft gets second bail hearing

Dustin Tallio has pleaded guilty to motor vehicle theft, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop causing bodily harm.
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B.C. criminal defence lawyer helped client tied to illegal drug trade obtain cannabis licence

B.C. criminal defence lawyer helped client tied to illegal drug trade obtain cannabis licence

Law Society of BC settlement shows how illicit cannabis industry players could obtain a presence in the legal retail sector through lawyers and consultants.
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B.C. driver blows through speed patrol sign, fined $673

B.C. driver blows through speed patrol sign, fined $673

A 19-year-old Mercedes driver, who was prohibited from driving at the time, was clocked going 134 km/h while using his cellphone.
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Powell River Salvation Army thrift store closing down

Powell River Salvation Army thrift store closing down

Major Rosanne Fraser calls decision sad and difficult
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Man pleads guilty after shooting gun at vehicle in Nanaimo road-rage incident

Man pleads guilty after shooting gun at vehicle in Nanaimo road-rage incident

Reza Rahiman of Ladysmith had faced attempted-murder charges in the case, but pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm contrary to the Criminal Code.
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Speed-reader boards back up in Ladysmith as two ticketed for excessive speed

Speed-reader boards back up in Ladysmith as two ticketed for excessive speed

One driver was nabbed on the Trans-Canada Highway on July 1 after doing 141 kilometres per hour in a 90 km/h zone, while the other was ticketed on Tuesday for doing 137 km/h
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