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Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

Escaping B.C. strata cat subject of off-leash complaints

"Someone saw the cat roaming freely and using an owner's garden as a litter box."
Escaped William Head inmates guilty of first-degree murder

Escaped William Head inmates guilty of first-degree murder

A jury returned the verdict for James Lee Busch on Wednesday after deliberating for one day, unaware that Zachary Armitage had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder two weeks ago.
Shaming shoplifters a way to fight back, protect staff, say retailers

Shaming shoplifters a way to fight back, protect staff, say retailers

Retailers fed up with shoplifters are publicly posting photos of prolific offenders in hopes of deterring them.
Video series puts cultural connection into substance use harm reduction strategies

Video series puts cultural connection into substance use harm reduction strategies

Not allowing someone in because they’re high or drinking is taking away their identity, taking away everything about them. Colonization brought separation from traditional medicines, separation from old ways," says Kali-olt Sedgemore
Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

Adding new COVID class-action defendant could derail B.C. case

The possibility of adding the B.C. Centre for Disease Control or other defendants won't stop the case from moving forward, the judge said.
B.C. hospital sues New Zealand woman for $48,903

B.C. hospital sues New Zealand woman for $48,903

Despite a $21,973 payment, a St. Paul's Hospital bill has ballooned from $45,987 to $48,903.
Surrey policing: 'Power politics' at play in final decision, says criminologist

Surrey policing: 'Power politics' at play in final decision, says criminologist

Big political players, institutions and political considerations circle around the provincial government in deciding to approve a City of Surrey plan to maintain the RCMP.
Cold, dry weather threatens fish habitat but not power demand: BC Hydro

Cold, dry weather threatens fish habitat but not power demand: BC Hydro

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's unusually dry fall weather has resulted in some of the lowest river levels on record on the South Coast.
B.C. homicide team probes three murders within 24 hours

B.C. homicide team probes three murders within 24 hours

VANCOUVER — Police in southern B.C. are investigating three separate homicides over a 24-hour period.
B.C., Vancouver partner to build modular housing in strategy to disperse street camps

B.C., Vancouver partner to build modular housing in strategy to disperse street camps

VANCOUVER — British Columbia and the City of Vancouver are building 90 modular housing units with round-the-clock supports for people experiencing homelessness, part of a strategy to disperse tent encampments that officials say are unsafe.