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Machete-wielding man Tasered in Gastown

Machete-wielding man Tasered in Gastown

Witnesses said a man ran through Gastown streets brandishing a machete until he was Tasered by police.

Vancouver Street Church destroyed in fire on Downtown Eastside, no major injuries

VANCOUVER — Fire has swept through two buildings on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside including one that was an important gathering place for the hungry and homeless of the area. Flames broke out at about 9:30 p.m.
Shootout pair likely seeking a thrill, didn't think through risks, criminologist says

Shootout pair likely seeking a thrill, didn't think through risks, criminologist says

They made telling choices, such as parking their car so that it had to be backed out to be driven away, says criminologist.
B.C. cyclist awarded over $260,000 in damages after car accident

B.C. cyclist awarded over $260,000 in damages after car accident

Residual injuries continue to make prolonged sitting and standing painful, said a B.C. Supreme Court judge.
BC Tree Fruits offers apple price guarantee for first time ever

BC Tree Fruits offers apple price guarantee for first time ever

Apple prices are locked in
B.C. lawyer deemed 'ungovernable' disbarred twice by law society

B.C. lawyer deemed 'ungovernable' disbarred twice by law society

Aaron Murray Lessing of Surrey received a second disbarment because of his inability to properly close a deceased client's estate, according to a law society ruling.
Three die in head-on crash along Trans-Canada Highway through B.C.'s Shuswap region

Three die in head-on crash along Trans-Canada Highway through B.C.'s Shuswap region

CHASE, B.C. — RCMP are investigating a head-on crash in British Columbia's Shuswap region that left three people dead. A statement from Chase RCMP says police were called to an area along the Trans-Canada Highway near Sorrento Tuesday afternoon.
B.C. cabinet minister bows out of NDP leadership race before it starts

B.C. cabinet minister bows out of NDP leadership race before it starts

VICTORIA — A New Democrat cabinet minister has taken himself out of the party's leadership contest to replace British Columbia Premier John Horgan.
UNBC anti-Indigenous racism in health care project gets $1 million

UNBC anti-Indigenous racism in health care project gets $1 million

The goal of the project is to eliminate anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare systems
Ravi Kahlon declines leadership bid, backs David Eby

Ravi Kahlon declines leadership bid, backs David Eby

B.C. jobs minister says 'now is not the time' to run for leader of the BC NDP.