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New 911 text service for hearing and speech impaired in southwestern B.C.
VANCOUVER – Canada’s first 911 service for the deaf is now serving southwestern British Columbia.
Canadian Press NewsAlert:Pickton victim’s children get $4.9 M in compensation
VANCOUVER – As many as 98 children of the victims of serial killer Robert Pickton will be eligible to split a $4.9 million compensation fund.
Federal changes preventing medical marijuana growing unconstitutional: lawyer
VANCOUVER – A lawyer for a group of medical marijuana patients has told a Federal Court judge that stopping his clients from growing their own pot at the end of this month would violate their charter rights.
Terrace RCMP, community, deal swiftly with sexting case involving 10 boys
TERRACE, B.C. – Community leaders and police in Terrace, B.C., have worked quickly to resolve a series of texting of sexually explicit images involving 10 boys.
Bruce Ralston named new house leader for British Columbia New Democrats
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat Bruce Ralston has been named the Opposition house leader while John Horgan runs for the party leadership.
Fugitive flightless emu spends another night of freedom in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. – Emus are flightless, but that hasn’t stopped one from flying the coop near Nanaimo, B.C.
Board of Vancouver’s safe injection site resigns in battle over funding
VANCOUVER – The board and senior managers of Vancouver’s groundbreaking safe injection site have resigned amid concerns over spending by the non-profit group behind the initiative.
Crooks posing as Canada Revenue Agency collectors try to scam taxpayers
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – When the Canada Revenue Agency comes calling, most people listen, but police in Abbotsford, B.C., are warning people to double check a demand for payment.
B.C. Liberals look to Victoria seniors care leader to fill post as Canada’s first seniors advocate
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has appointed a Victoria care administrator with 20 years experience working with and serving the elderly as the provincial seniors advocate.
Improvised explosive device found on route near University of Northern B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Mounties in Prince George, B.C., had to shut down one of the main routes into the University of Northern B.C. after the discovery of an improvised explosive device.
Vancouver drug bust nets $850,000 for civil forfeiture fund, with more expected
VANCOUVER – Vancouver police say a drug-den bust has resulted in the seizure and sale of one asset worth $850,000, with more forefeiture funds pending.
Man without lawyer would be like judge launching NASA rocket: B.C. court
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Allowing a man charged with first-degree murder to represent himself in court would be like letting a judge launch a NASA rocket, the accused heard Wednesday.
Mental health emergency unit at St. Paul’s hospital amid growing problem
VANCOUVER – A new nine-bed unit for people suffering from psychiatric emergencies has been established at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.
Government to end labour strike over Canada’s biggest port with back-to-work legislation
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s government is preparing back-to-work legislation to force an end to a strike by container truck drivers at the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s biggest port.
Accused B.C. cat killer found guilty of animal cruelty, Crown seeks jail time
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A British Columbia man accused of strangling his cat to death last year has been convicted of three counts of animal cruelty.
Mounties arrest alleged sex offender who posed as modeling agent in B.C.
RICHMOND, B.C. – A British Columbia man is facing 11 charges related to sexual assault, break and enter, theft and fraud.
Jensen, Edler score as Canucks blank Predators 2-0; Lack earns shutout
VANCOUVER – Nicklas Jensen and Alex Edler scored one minute 13 seconds apart in the third period to give the Vancouver Canucks a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in NHL action Wednesday night.
B.C. waterways spared devastating infestation thanks to one careful look
VERNON, B.C. – Alert border officials are being credited for stopping an invasive species of mussel from entering waterways in B.C.’s Okanagan region.
Feral pigs in the crosshairs as B.C. declares open season on aggressive porkers
VICTORIA – If they’ve got any sense, these pigs should fly — or at least find a really good hiding place.
Winterhawks look to repeat as WHL champions after finishing season on a roll
VANCOUVER – The Portland Winterhawks have a chance to pull off a rare feat in this year’s Western Hockey League playoffs.
Audit reveals suspect expenses by society running safe-injection site
VANCOUVER – Financial reviews of the largest social service group in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside have uncovered misuse of corporate credit cards, unsupported expenses and inadequate criminal record checks.
Threat of legislation doesn’t convince Vancouver port truckers to return to work
VANCOUVER – Truckers that serve Vancouver-area container terminals remain on strike, despite the B.C. government’s promise of back-to-work legislation and the port’s decision to terminate licences for some workers.
Former B.C. auditor general sues province for unpaid benefits and expenses
VANCOUVER – B.C.’s former auditor general John Doyle is suing the province for unpaid benefits and expenses and for allegedly making him the subject of a media smear campaign.
Man who killed nine people with bomb at Yellowknife’s Giant mine seeks parole
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – A man serving a life sentence for the deaths of nine people in the 1992 Giant gold mine bombing in Yellowknife is seeking day parole for the first time.