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Public’s faith in law and order deteriorating, northern B.C. mayor says

Public’s faith in law and order deteriorating, northern B.C. mayor says

The deterioration of society is related to drug addiction and mental illness, and the "inability of the justice system to hold anyone accountable in a meaningful way,” says Mayor Lilia Hansen in a letter to the Minister of Public Safety.
Quebec man charged in Kelowna human trafficking investigation

Quebec man charged in Kelowna human trafficking investigation

Stanley Jean-Baptiste, 36, is facing multiple charges related to Trafficking in Persons. He has been held in custody and is being brought to Kelowna to appear in court.
Film festival a unique feat for small community like qathet

Film festival a unique feat for small community like qathet

Movie-goers will be delighted with variety of offerings
Vancouver council approves 7.5% property tax hike for 2024

Vancouver council approves 7.5% property tax hike for 2024

Mayor Ken Sim gets $180,000 boost to his $1.3-million office budget
RCMP find suspected explosive device near B.C. high school

RCMP find suspected explosive device near B.C. high school

Vernon RCMP confirm they are investigating a suspected explosive device found inside a vehicle. About 10:30 a.m., police received a report of a man passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the plaza parking lot on the 2700 block of 43rd Avenue.
Police watchdog investigating shooting in Kitimat

Police watchdog investigating shooting in Kitimat

One man was shot, receiving non-life threatening injuries following a police incident
Canada to extend life of Metro Vancouver electric trolley buses

Canada to extend life of Metro Vancouver electric trolley buses

$26.6 million from federal, provincial and municipal governments will extend the life of trolley buses in Vancouver and Burnaby
shíshálh and SCRD sign 'historic' MOU on water

shíshálh and SCRD sign 'historic' MOU on water

'The shíshálh Nation is proud to be carrying on the tradition of our ancestors as protectors of water and stewards of the land': lhe hiwus yalxwemult (Chief Lenora Joe)
BC government red tape ties hands of search and rescue groups

BC government red tape ties hands of search and rescue groups

Three years ago, a moratorium was placed on all of the province’s 78 SAR teams and their 3,400 volunteer members, prohibiting them from adding new skills. It still hasn't been lifted.
Police fired 31 shots into armed man's boat in Campbell River marina standoff: IIO report

Police fired 31 shots into armed man's boat in Campbell River marina standoff: IIO report

The man had earlier killed a fellow boater at Discovery Marina and taken hostages