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B.C. gardener arrested after protesting construction project that chewed up garlic bed

B.C. gardener arrested after protesting construction project that chewed up garlic bed

"They said it’s city property — in other words, eff off."
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Vancouver Island police officers charged with separate driving offences

Vancouver Island police officers charged with separate driving offences

VICTORIA — The BC Prosecution Service says two police officers on Vancouver Island have been charged with driving without due care and attention in separate incidents. The charge against Cpl.
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Investigation in limbo of N.S. police actions in wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun

Investigation in limbo of N.S. police actions in wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog is awaiting word on whether another oversight agency will investigate potential police misconduct in the wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun — five years after a probe was promised.
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B.C. bar owner convicted of sex assault challenges liquor licence cancellation

B.C. bar owner convicted of sex assault challenges liquor licence cancellation

Vancouver's Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro and Bar owner Chih Hwa Leo Chow said he's appealing his conviction of the sexual assault of a woman then aged 21.
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Love of nature a catalyst to clean up in qathet region

Love of nature a catalyst to clean up in qathet region

Plastic, food wrappers and cigarette butts found regularly at beaches around town
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Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

The men, who range in age from 40 to 54, are all from the Lower Mainland.
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Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two males, ages 16 and 17, were arrested last week.
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qathet cookie campaign a record fundraiser for Four Tides

qathet cookie campaign a record fundraiser for Four Tides

Community support for hospice reflected in amount raised this year
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Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend

Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says overdose deaths have been trending downward in the province, with 275 people dying in February and March due to the toxic drug supply.
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Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Carolyn Robinson alleges 14 hours passed between her alert to CIBC's Simplii Financial of a potential fraud, and a recall being placed on a wire transfer.
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