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Jeremy Hainsworth

Jeremy Hainsworth

Jeremy came to Canada from the U.K. in 1971. He has worked across the media landscape from small-town B.C. newspapers to Vancouver’s big dailies and at The Calgary Herald as senior crime reporter. He has worked with The Canadian Press, Reuters and The Associated Press newswire services and was a Bloomberg News divisional foreign correspondent. A specialist in criminal/legal issues, Jeremy has been a frequent radio and TV news commentator.

Recent Work by Jeremy

Hells Angel-connected broker to appeal B.C. drug trafficking conviction

Hells Angel-connected broker to appeal B.C. drug trafficking conviction

"This is a staggering amount of cocaine," a Crown prosecutor told the trial judge.
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B.C. man arrested in U.S. alleged to be international drug lord

B.C. man arrested in U.S. alleged to be international drug lord

Opinder Singh Sian is alleged to be involved in the global movement of hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine between various countries.
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'Stay alert': Vancouver police warn of fraudsters posing as bank investigators

'Stay alert': Vancouver police warn of fraudsters posing as bank investigators

Victims have lost more than $1.2 million to scammers since the start of 2025.
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Metro Vancouver police car chase results in gun, drug charges

Metro Vancouver police car chase results in gun, drug charges

A loaded handgun was allegedly found in a vehicle occupied by William Richard Hambler and Calvin James Lynch.
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B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

Mario Ibarra's two sexual assault convictions are considered professional misconduct by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.
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Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

The man said he was walking through Granville Loop Park when he hit his head on a low-hanging branch.
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B.C. woman heading to jury trial on murder charge

B.C. woman heading to jury trial on murder charge

Brian Clayton, 34, died from his injuries in East Vancouver on Oct. 3, 2024, before he could be taken to the hospital.
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B.C. man allegedly tried to take cops' gun and Taser, assaulted a third

B.C. man allegedly tried to take cops' gun and Taser, assaulted a third

David Amega is charged with one count of assaulting a Vancouver police officer and two of attempting to take officers' weapons.
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B.C. tribunal orders wedding makeup deposit to be returned

B.C. tribunal orders wedding makeup deposit to be returned

The Civil Resolution Tribunal found the Nanaimo-based beauty company "negligently misrepresented their services."
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Crown seeks 6.5-year sentence for B.C. woman convicted in fatal Vancouver stabbing

Crown seeks 6.5-year sentence for B.C. woman convicted in fatal Vancouver stabbing

The defence has submitted Lindsay Scott, convicted of manslaughter, has served enough time in jail and should be released on probation.
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