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Peace bond, no trial in B.C. vandalism case involving 14 car owners

Peace bond, no trial in B.C. vandalism case involving 14 car owners

An elderly man has been put on a one-year peace bond after accusations he vandalized the vehicles of 14 East Vancouver neighbours.
High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide back in custody

High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide back in custody

The "dangerous offender" is back in police custody.
Planting trees can help the climate, but only if we also stop burning fossil fuels

Planting trees can help the climate, but only if we also stop burning fossil fuels

Planting trees and preventing deforestation can store carbon in nature, but the effect may only be temporary. If we also eliminate emissions from fossil fuels, even this temporary effect is important.
'They need belonging and connection': B.C. man shares story of addiction, recovery, missing pieces

'They need belonging and connection': B.C. man shares story of addiction, recovery, missing pieces

Toxic street drug supply, lack of recovery resources and stigma continue to add to the thousands of deaths of people’s loved ones.
B.C. dad gets $100 of $3,250 costs returned in child-care dispute

B.C. dad gets $100 of $3,250 costs returned in child-care dispute

A father who alleges his daughter was not being looked after properly by daycare staff sought reimbursement through B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal.
‘Mind your language,’ experts tell international students headed to Canada

‘Mind your language,’ experts tell international students headed to Canada

Many international students face challenges in Canada because they are unable to properly comprehend and communicate in English, experts warn.
Husband of jailed B.C. caregiver says more has to be done to protect those in need

Husband of jailed B.C. caregiver says more has to be done to protect those in need

The caregiver is pleading guilty for failing to provide the necessities of life
Tribunal orders B.C. renter's damage deposit return

Tribunal orders B.C. renter's damage deposit return

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered a woman to return most of her roommate's damage deposit after finding there was little evidence of damage.
U.S. citizen tries to allegedly smuggle guns over Peace Arch border

U.S. citizen tries to allegedly smuggle guns over Peace Arch border

A Canadian woman was allegedly waiting for him in a cab.
'More work needed': Gaps remain for B.C.'s LGBTQ teens

'More work needed': Gaps remain for B.C.'s LGBTQ teens

Health and safety concerns among LGBTQ youth in B.C. remain a concern but are declining as stigmatization and discrimination decrease, a new report says.