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New protections for southern resident killer whale ‘inadequate,’ scientist says

New protections for southern resident killer whale ‘inadequate,’ scientist says

The launch of the Trans Mountain Pipeline will increase vessel traffic and make matters worse for the endangered species, researchers warn
B.C. man found not criminally responsible for gas station attacks

B.C. man found not criminally responsible for gas station attacks

Leslie Dale Chudek believed all the people he attacked were part of the Hells Angels.
B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

B.C. magic mushroom bust leads to $334K forfeiture claim and Charter challenge

A Vancouver Police Department drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of $334,890 and three luxury vehicles that are now subject to forfeiture; but one alleged trafficker wants to keep the money.
Mysteriously drunk Canadian woman diagnosed with 'auto-brewery syndrome'

Mysteriously drunk Canadian woman diagnosed with 'auto-brewery syndrome'

The woman went to the emergency room seven times for alcohol intoxication but said she never had a drink.
Canadians’ confidence in health-care services hits a six-year low, says poll

Canadians’ confidence in health-care services hits a six-year low, says poll

Survey shows Canadians frustrated with health care, Poilievre may seize opportunity
Greater Victoria man awarded $2.9M in personal injury case

Greater Victoria man awarded $2.9M in personal injury case

Three separate car crashes led to chronic pain, deep depression and a reduced capacity to work in his physically demanding job.
B.C. doctor who overbilled $682K loses freedom of information battle

B.C. doctor who overbilled $682K loses freedom of information battle

The Medical Services Commission banned Dr. Nevio Cimolai from billing the Medical Services Plan for three years.
Les Leyne: Could the upstart B.C. Conservatives swallow BC United whole?

Les Leyne: Could the upstart B.C. Conservatives swallow BC United whole?

Starting from nothing just 14 months ago, John Rustad now has four MLAs and a wide lead over BC United in the polls
B.C. woman loses $132K BBQ nuisance claim

B.C. woman loses $132K BBQ nuisance claim

The woman said her strata failed to investigate and enforce its bylaw about an alleged restriction to allow barbecues on balconies and patios.

Sturko quits BC United to join Conservative Party of B.C.

Sturko quits BC United to join Conservative Party of B.C.

BC United noted that Sturko has attacked the B.C. Conservatives and their leader, John Rustad, accusing them of bullying and anti-LGBTQ hatred