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Richmond man gets 38 months in jail for sexual interference, obstructing justice

Richmond man gets 38 months in jail for sexual interference, obstructing justice

Richard Charles Reed met a 14-year-old girl online and soon began a sexual relationship with her.
'He helped me get through it': B.C. Fire Chief on his K9 companion retiring

'He helped me get through it': B.C. Fire Chief on his K9 companion retiring

"His age and he's not moving around like he used to. It's kind of at that time when he's almost 12 years old. Now it's time to shut her down," said the fire chief.
'Absolutely touching': B.C. agricultural supplier moved to tears by community support

'Absolutely touching': B.C. agricultural supplier moved to tears by community support

"I was at the verge of giving up, really. I could never imagine this happening to me at this moment right now. I don't even know what to say," said the B.C. man.
Temperatures in Whistler are about to skyrocket—here’s what that means for avalanche risk

Temperatures in Whistler are about to skyrocket—here’s what that means for avalanche risk

Avalanche Canada forecaster shares a few tips to keep in mind while planning weekend adventures
Langford woman awarded $1.05M after being struck by a roller-hockey puck

Langford woman awarded $1.05M after being struck by a roller-hockey puck

The woman was sitting in bleachers at Eagle Ridge arena on May 3, 2014, when she was struck in her right eye with a roller hockey puck during a game.
Surrey schools face double-decker portables, program cuts, says Falcon, school board

Surrey schools face double-decker portables, program cuts, says Falcon, school board

VICTORIA — Opposition BC United Leader Kevin Falcon says the New Democrat government has failed to deliver on its promise from 2017 to eliminate portables at Surrey, B.C., schools.
Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B.C.'s threatened southern resident orcas

Protected areas, fishing closures, to help B.C.'s threatened southern resident orcas

VANCOUVER — The federal government has announced several measures, ranging from sanctuary zones to fishing closures, as it works to protect critically endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia coast.
Video shows man intentionally lighting mattress before massive fire in Surrey

Video shows man intentionally lighting mattress before massive fire in Surrey

Police haven't been able to determine a motive at this point.
Telus Health, Medical Services Commission reach settlement over fee program: minister

Telus Health, Medical Services Commission reach settlement over fee program: minister

VICTORIA — A British Columbia company offering health services to patients who pay annual fees starting at $4,650 has agreed to modify its policies, averting a court challenge over public health care, says the province's health minister.
Teck still planning for business separation despite cancellation of critical vote

Teck still planning for business separation despite cancellation of critical vote

Shareholders want a cleaner break than what Teck proposed