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Young B.C. woman's death blamed on health-care gaps

Young B.C. woman's death blamed on health-care gaps

Sophia, 23, died of sepsis after likely contracting an infection from her workplace.
Man gets 45 days in jail for Metro Vancouver crimes — including stealing a Nintendo

Man gets 45 days in jail for Metro Vancouver crimes — including stealing a Nintendo

Mark Trevor Ealy pleaded guilty to mischief, possession of stolen property, breach and theft charges.
Man serving life sentence in 'unspeakably evil' murder granted temporary leave to attend Island program

Man serving life sentence in 'unspeakably evil' murder granted temporary leave to attend Island program

Jeremy Wade Vojkovic, now 37, is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder in the 2002 death of Colleen Findlay that the sentencing judge called “unspeakably evil,” according to a recent Parole Board of Canada decision.
Downtown Eastside hotel arsonist gets six months in jail

Downtown Eastside hotel arsonist gets six months in jail

Jared Adam Reiss had disconnected the fire alarm in his hotel room at 344 East Hastings St.
BC United candidate sparks debate on use of ‘British Columbians’ to refer to Indigenous Peoples

BC United candidate sparks debate on use of ‘British Columbians’ to refer to Indigenous Peoples

Statements made on social media by West Vancouver-Capilano MLA hopeful Caroline Elliott were harmful, says Squamish educator
Alaskan tribes claim B.C. mining threatens health of their rivers

Alaskan tribes claim B.C. mining threatens health of their rivers

Fifteen Alaskan tribes submitted a claim to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights this week saying B.C. mining is threatening their right to a healthy environment.
B.C. man charged with manslaughter in fatal Vancouver stabbing

B.C. man charged with manslaughter in fatal Vancouver stabbing

Jason Robert St. Anne was stabbed after an altercation near Yukon Street and West 5th Avenue.
Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Alleged 'primary architect' of Bridgemark consulting case settles for nearly $1M fine

Justin Liu of West Vancouver settled with the B.C. Securities Commission ahead of a lengthy hearing; the agreement includes a 10-year ban from securities market participation.
B.C. called on to protect caribou with logging moratorium

B.C. called on to protect caribou with logging moratorium

The interim logging moratorium would apply to a huge swath of B.C. caribou habitat, from the Idaho border to the Peace region. One major forestry company said it would 'undermine the future' of its mills.
Eby 'profoundly worried' about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies

Eby 'profoundly worried' about B.C. fire season as billions prepped for contingencies

Premier David Eby says fire and drought are two factors that contribute to the need for the contingency fund for spending uncertainties contained in the provincial budget presented on Thursday.