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Investigation sought after visitor dies in custody of border services agency
VANCOUVER – Civil liberties activists in British Columbia are demanding answers after the in-custody death of a 42-year-old woman being held by the Canada Border Services Agency.
B.C. will likely appeal teachers ruling that fined province $2 million: premier
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Premier Christy Clark says the government will likely appeal a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that fined the province $2 million and struck down legislation around class size and composition — for the second time.
Report says B.C. government broke own law in delaying benefit payments
VICTORIA – The B.C. government routinely missed legislated deadlines for providing benefits to some of the province’s most vulnerable people, the ombudsperson has concluded.
Man who killed four, including Mountie, gets 72 hours of freedom each month
VANCOUVER – A man who committed what the National Parole Board calls one of the most heinous crimes in the history of B.C. will be allowed to leave prison for up to 72 hours a month.
B.C. judge rules British “ski buddy” not liable for Colorado man’s death
VANCOUVER – A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit launched by a Colorado woman against her late-husband’s British “ski buddy.”
Number and size of animal offspring depends on parental support: study
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia researcher had to put herself in the position of a stock market investment analyst to solve a puzzle over why some animals have a few large babies while others have many small offspring.
Inquest examining shooting of ex-soldier Greg Matters hears from final witness
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The inquest into the fatal police shooting of a disabled former soldier is entering its final hours in Prince George, B.C.
Petition and vigil to mourn death of Mexican woman in CBSA custody
VANCOUVER – Nearly 200 names had been added to a petition within hours of its launch as critics protest the death of a Mexican woman held by the Canada Border Services Agency at Vancouver’s airport.
Yzerman, St-Louis and Drake named to 2014 Order of Hockey in Canada
VANCOUVER – Steve Yzerman can add another honour to his impressive resume.
No Plan B: Hockey Canada has no Sochi contingency plan if NHL pulls players
VANCOUVER – Bob Nicholson says there’s no Plan B if the NHL decides to pull its players out of the Sochi Olympics.
Seattle Art Museum pulls B.C. Fist Nation’s mask from Super Bowl wager
VANCOUVER – It was to a lighthearted cultural exchange between the museums of Seattle and Denver as their football teams prepare to meet in the Super Bowl.
No charges against B.C. police officers in three jurisdictions: Crown
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s Criminal Justice Branch has announced that no charges will be laid in three separate incidents involving police in Chilliwack, Prince George and Vancouver.
RCMP investigate why Mountie shot at suspect vehicle with three occupants
WHITE ROCK, B.C. – Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., are conducting an independent investigation into why an RCMP officer in White Rock shot at a suspect vehicle with three people inside.
University of B.C. anthropology museum flooded by burst water main
VANCOUVER – Staff at the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology are mopping up after a water main burst outside the building’s entrance.
Law society suspends lawyer for 45 days for professional misconduct
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. – A lawyer from 100 Mile House, B.C., has been suspended for professional misconduct.
Toews, Sharp and Saad lead the way as Blackhawks down Canucks 5-2
VANCOUVER – Jonathan Toews, Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad each had a goal and an assist in the second period Wednesday as the Chicago Blackhawks scored in quick succession to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
Experts recommend starting with simple project when tackling reupholstering
VICTORIA – Homeowners who take a do-it-yourself approach to home decor projects should proceed cautiously with reupholstery. Instead of stripping down a couch, experts recommend starting small and simple and progressing to advanced pieces.
Jury retires at former soldier’s inquest after 30 witnesses testify
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A coroner’s jury in Prince George, B.C., is considering its recommendations as the inquest into the fatal police shooting of a disabled former soldier draws to a close.
High court dismisses Ottawa, B.C. appeal of First Nations fisheries
VANCOUVER – The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a federal government application to appeal a British Columbia court ruling recognizing First Nations rights to a commercial fishery.
Children unhurt after attackers tie them up during Surrey home invasion
SURREY, B.C. – Four youngsters and their two caregivers in Surrey, B.C., are OK after being tied up and threatened during what RCMP are calling a targeted, home invasion-style robbery.
RCMP investigate murder-for-hire case on Vancouver Island
SOOKE, B.C. – A 43-year-old Victoria man has been charged in what police allege is a murder-for-hire case.
No-cops-allowed sign at bong shop didn’t force police to get warrant: court
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s Appeal Court says a bong shop can’t simply put up a sign ordering the police to stay out and expect undercover officers won’t drop by.
B.C. auditor general says many government web apps pose cyber security risks
VICTORIA – Cyber security threats, from medium to critical, can be found on more than half of the British Columbia government’s Internet web applications.
78-year-old woman on daily walk struck and killed by SUV towing boat in Ucluelet
UCLUELET, B.C. – A 78-year-old woman out for her daily walk has been struck and killed by an SUV towing a boat in Ucluelet, B.C.