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Prosecutors fail to have B.C. man jailed indefinitely after attempted robbery
A British Columbia judge has rejected a bid by prosecutors to have a man who…
Ex-grocery boss Jones to make ‘big announcement’ amid B.C. Conservative race
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones says he’ll be making a “big announcement” next…
Scheffler starts the new year with a 63. It allowed him to keep pace at The American Express
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — The idea for Scottie Scheffler was to get a gauge…
B.C. to fund $600,000 expansion of forensic firearms lab to fight extortion violence
VICTORIA — British Columbia is undertaking a $600,000 expansion of the province’s forensic firearms lab,…
In the news: Carney and cabinet meeting in Quebec City, China looking for fast action
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. anti-extortion chief apologizes for disputing ‘crisis’ after Eby issues warning
The head of British Columbia’s anti-extortion task force has apologized for having “impacted public confidence”…
B.C. man gets 5 years in Snapchat child sex abuse case, as advocates warn of surge
CAMPBELL RIVER — A British Columbia man has been sentenced to five years in prison…
B.C. extortion ‘hunt’: 7 charged, 9 expelled, 111 facing immigration investigations
SURREY — Assistant RCMP Commissioner John Brewer says police are “actively hunting” extortion suspects in…
Police probe whether extortion victims ‘recklessly’ returned fire in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say an extortion-related investigation into a home being shot…
Police investigating after shots fired from Surrey, B.C., apartment, balcony
SURREY — A shooting inside a Surrey, B.C., highrise apartment has resulted in the detention…
Fog shrouding Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island could last into Tuesday
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada is warning of near-zero visibility for parts of Metro Vancouver and…
Gotterup opens PGA Tour season by winning Sony Open; Pendrith finishes tied for sixth
HONOLULU (AP) — Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies…
Davis Riley takes 2-shot lead in PGA Tour opener at windswept Waialae
HONOLULU (AP) — Davis Riley birdied four of the final seven holes Saturday at windswept…
Surrey police say overnight shots fired at house are believed to be extortion-related
VICTORIA — Police in Surrey, B.C., say they are investigating what they believe to be…
Richmond to fight B.C. privacy watchdog’s order to remove surveillance cameras
RICHMOND — The City of Richmond said it will challenge an order by British Columbia’s…
Extortion-related shooting is fourth in B.C.’s Lower Mainland since last week
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say another shooting linked to ongoing extortion violence happened…
B.C. settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60…
Nick Taylor ready to defend Sony Open crown at Hawaii’s Waiʻalae Country Club
Waiʻalae Country Club has become a home away from home for Canada’s Nick Taylor. The…
Homicide probe after man found with fatal gunshot wounds along Surrey, B.C., roadway
SURREY — Homicide investigators have been called to Surrey, B.C., after a man was found…
Police link another shooting in Surrey, B.C., to extortion
SURREY — A shooting overnight in the Newton neighbourhood of Surrey, B.C., has been linked…
B.C. homicide investigators suspect man found dead in burning home was targeted
SURREY — Police say a fire at home in Surrey, B.C., where a man was…
Feds to contribute money to the fight against extortion in southern Ontario
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will give Peel Regional Police up to $1…
Duct tape and blood: Constable describes death scene at B.C. double murder trial
ABBOTSFORD — A murder trial has heard that Arnold and Joanne De Jong hosted a…
Homicide probe after man found dead in burning home in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY — Homicide officers have taken over the investigation into the discovery of a man’s…