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Vancouver transition house killer gets 12 years before parole

Vancouver transition house killer gets 12 years before parole

"You stole my hope," the sister of victim Kyle Gabriel told Yasin Jemal Rashid in court.
Campbell River tries again to ban public drug consumption

Campbell River tries again to ban public drug consumption

This time, the city is relying on a section of the Community Charter that allows councils to make rules around nuisances and disturbances
'Threatened the victim': Passenger refuses to get out of nursing mother's seat on Vancouver flight

'Threatened the victim': Passenger refuses to get out of nursing mother's seat on Vancouver flight

In a video, the flight attendants tell the mother she will be removed from the plane if she doesn't "calm down."
Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

PRINCE RUPERT — A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with "pseudo-legal" and "stupid" arguments.
B.C. man faces a dozen sex charges related to child exploitation

B.C. man faces a dozen sex charges related to child exploitation

The suspect used the name 'Tanner boy' on social media to allegedly contact the teenage girls on Facebook and Snapchat.
Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

Premiers united in call for bail reform after meeting with police chiefs, says Eby

British Columbia Premier David Eby says his provincial and territorial counterparts are unanimous in calling on the federal government to implement bail reforms and expand support to fight against guns and gangs in communities.
Film explores B.C. woman's experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety

Film explores B.C. woman's experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety

Laurie Brooks never thought she'd one day use magic mushrooms and advocate for the ability of others to do the same. The 55-year-old B.C.
Kelowna MLA criticizes NDP for use of acronym she calls a 'gendered attack'

Kelowna MLA criticizes NDP for use of acronym she calls a 'gendered attack'

Renee Merrifield called the use of the acronym "sad and disappointing to see."
West Vancouver, B.C., man fined for repeatedly feeding black bear and cub

West Vancouver, B.C., man fined for repeatedly feeding black bear and cub

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a West Vancouver man has been fined for feeding black bears at his home. Court records show Vitali Shevchenko faced two charges under the Wildlife Act.
B.C. tribunal awards woman $900 in vet bills following dog fight

B.C. tribunal awards woman $900 in vet bills following dog fight

One of the dogs appeared to be in a "state of heightened alertness, bordering on aggression," according to one witness.