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Man sent back to U.S. after being found with missing teen in West Vancouver

Man sent back to U.S. after being found with missing teen in West Vancouver

A 15-year-old girl, missing from Abbotsford for six days, was spotted in the company of a U.S. man, by an alert citizen in West Van.
Dix under fire from doctors for comments praising nurse practitioners

Dix under fire from doctors for comments praising nurse practitioners

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix attempted to fend off criticism from doctors Thursday that he was purposely pitting nurse practitioners against physicians at a time of crisis in the health-care system.
Crown drops 24 COVID church-gathering tickets against three B.C. pastors

Crown drops 24 COVID church-gathering tickets against three B.C. pastors

B.C. prosecutors have dropped 24 tickets for alleged COVID gathering restriction violations against Fraser Valley churches and pastors.
B.C. nurse suspended for medication handling practices

B.C. nurse suspended for medication handling practices

A Pitt Meadows nurse has been suspended for two weeks over issues around benzodiazepine and sedative/hypnotic medication handling.
Federal Court to hear challenge to Canada's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for travel

Federal Court to hear challenge to Canada's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for travel

Former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford — who is the only surviving drafter and signatory to the 1982 Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — is opposed to the federal government's travel ban
Vancouver judge frustrated by lack of judges, miscommunication

Vancouver judge frustrated by lack of judges, miscommunication

As B.C. judges gear up for a conference for the next two days, the lack of people to preside in provincial court May 11 led one judge to express her frustration.
Conservationists urge B.C. to protect bear dens ‘before it’s too late’

Conservationists urge B.C. to protect bear dens ‘before it’s too late’

Coastal black bears need a warm, dry, safe place to shelter their young from persistent rain during their winter hibernation. 
'At the mercy of Mother Nature': B.C. hydrologist warns of increasing flood risk

'At the mercy of Mother Nature': B.C. hydrologist warns of increasing flood risk

Heavy rain, hot weather and severe thunderstorms are all potential flood risks for B.C. right now.
Jimi Hendrix flaming guitar stunt nets Vancouver burn victim $200,000

Jimi Hendrix flaming guitar stunt nets Vancouver burn victim $200,000

A guitarist's attempt to recreate rocker Jimi Hendrix's flaming guitar stunt resulted in significant leg burns to a Vancouver concert-goer who had to give up dreams of being a dancer as a result.
B.C. Liberal Leader Falcon fined $500 for late campaign report

B.C. Liberal Leader Falcon fined $500 for late campaign report

Kevin Falcon is among three of the six contenders for the recent party leadership who will have to pay $500 for filing their campaign reports late with Elections BC.