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Priest sexual abuse alleged in northern B.C. diocese lawsuit

Priest sexual abuse alleged in northern B.C. diocese lawsuit

It's alleged Father Emile Jungbluth sexually assaulted a child between 1971 and 1977.
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Update: Vancouver police say 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide back in custody

Update: Vancouver police say 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide back in custody

He was re-arrested Monday (April 24).
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B.C. company from Bridgemark case admits misrepresentations

B.C. company from Bridgemark case admits misrepresentations

Junior B.C. mining company from the Bridgemark consulting case sold $6.3 million worth of shares in 2018 only to hand the consultants who bought those shares $5 million worth of consulting contracts, without proper disclosures made.
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'Not a victimless crime': Campbell River man gets 13 months for possessing child sex-abuse images

'Not a victimless crime': Campbell River man gets 13 months for possessing child sex-abuse images

Leslie Harold Hamilton is prohibited from attending public parks, swimming pools, daycares, school grounds, playgrounds or community centres for five years.
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BC Hydro cryptic about crypto mining electricity use

BC Hydro cryptic about crypto mining electricity use

BC Hydro censored load statistics about crypto mining, coal mining and chemicals from a November 2022 briefing note
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B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

VICTORIA — A snapshot of bail hearings in British Columbia shows only about a quarter of repeat offenders were kept in custody until their trial for violent offences.
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'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

At least two cougar sightings were reported near Royal Roads University in Colwood on Sunday morning.
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Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

"First Nations businesses also continue to be challenged by excessive taxation and onerous regulations," said BC Assembly of First Nations in a statement.
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Hockey team full of comics helps B.C. mothers in need

Hockey team full of comics helps B.C. mothers in need

The Jokers Hockey Club stopped by an addictions and recovery centre for mothers to help with some heavy lifting and to provide some comedic relief.
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Hospital Appeal Board rules Kelowna doctor received 'differential adverse treatment' by IH

Hospital Appeal Board rules Kelowna doctor received 'differential adverse treatment' by IH

A local ophthalmologist has won the right to be able to perform retinal surgeries at Kelowna General Hospital, following a judgment from the Hospital Appeal Board.
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