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Record-high fuel prices crippling BC trucking industry

Record-high fuel prices crippling BC trucking industry

Fuel surcharges not enough, government tax cuts needed to protect profit margins for truck drivers and keep a lid on grocery prices
Langford mayor, former fire chief to lead humanitarian mission in Ukraine

Langford mayor, former fire chief to lead humanitarian mission in Ukraine

Artem Luzanovskyi, who escaped the Russian-controlled Donbas region in southeastern Ukraine with just a small backpack and an English dictionary, was feeling emotional and grateful as he listened to Langford’s plans to help his war-torn country.
High streamflow advisory for B.C.'s lower Fraser River, snowpack remains high

High streamflow advisory for B.C.'s lower Fraser River, snowpack remains high

VICTORIA — Increasing snowmelt and wet weather have led to a high streamflow advisory for several British Columbia communities along the lower Fraser River.
BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel

BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's health and safety agency for workers has imposed a hefty fine on BC Ferry Services Inc., over the death of one of its workers in June 2020.
Crown asks for two-year sentence for former Whitecaps women's coach

Crown asks for two-year sentence for former Whitecaps women's coach

Sentencing hearing for Bob Birarda, who pleaded guilty in February to four sex charges, will continue at a later date in North Vancouver provincial court.
Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Vancouver police detective has probed electronic records connected to cyberbullying case, including written messages, videos and screen shots
Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

A man will spend six months under house arrest after being convicted of failing to remain at the scene of a fatal accident in May 2019.
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police are looking for a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to return to his community-based residential facility in the city.
Family of Vancouver man who fatally stabbed brother attend first court appearance

Family of Vancouver man who fatally stabbed brother attend first court appearance

Police responded to reports of an assault shortly before 3 a.m. June 5 at Bruce Street and East 49th Avenue and discovered an injured 23-year-old man, who later died from his injuries.
'Proud of my scars': Burnaby burn survivor shares story in support of Hometown Heroes Lottery

'Proud of my scars': Burnaby burn survivor shares story in support of Hometown Heroes Lottery

A trip to camp changed Boris Lau's perspective on living with his life-changing scars: "[They] do not define me."