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Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.
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Small plane crashes in Surrey, B.C., injuring pilot

Small plane crashes in Surrey, B.C., injuring pilot

SURREY, B.C. — A small plane has crashed in Surrey, B.C, injuring the lone person on board. RCMP say they responded to reports of the crash Monday afternoon near Crescent Beach in south Surrey.
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U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

Courtney Vasseur of Burnaby says a photo of him published by the Vancouver Sun was taken by police and this constituted a violation of his privacy; the photo is to be used as evidence in a criminal fraud case against Vasseur.
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BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

The increase would add about $2 a month to the average residential bill.
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B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

The pay increase goes into effect Jan. 1.
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B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

VICTORIA — Certain non-profit organizations in British Columbia are getting $60 million from the government in grant funding to help them do their work. Premier David Eby says the help of non-profits is crucial and they benefit the people of B.C.
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Prince George RCMP officers cleared after investigation

Prince George RCMP officers cleared after investigation

Suspect was driving stolen truck when police converged on him and two women in a rural lot on July 30, 2020
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Forest range licence renewed without consultation, First Nation says

Forest range licence renewed without consultation, First Nation says

Halfway River First Nation says the provincial government has failed to consult with them over a forest tenure range located at the Crystal Springs Ranch. 
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Province working with Tla’amin to reclaim Powell River pulp mill site

Province working with Tla’amin to reclaim Powell River pulp mill site

MOU with First Nations includes working on 'repossession' of pulp mill site
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Burnaby strata owner claims $10K in damages for neighbour’s noise

Burnaby strata owner claims $10K in damages for neighbour’s noise

Brentwood apartment owner Linda Woo won a $10K human rights complaint settlement in August 2021 over noise coming from the unit below her, but two more recent complaints were rejected by the Civil Resolution Tribunal.
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