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B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

VICTORIA — A snapshot of bail hearings in British Columbia shows only about a quarter of repeat offenders were kept in custody until their trial for violent offences.
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Vancouver man convicted on child sex charges fires lawyer

Vancouver man convicted on child sex charges fires lawyer

The judge earlier said the man's testimony was "entirely unbelievable and bordered on preposterous."
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'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

At least two cougar sightings were reported near Royal Roads University in Colwood on Sunday morning.
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Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

"First Nations businesses also continue to be challenged by excessive taxation and onerous regulations," said BC Assembly of First Nations in a statement.
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Hockey team full of comics helps B.C. mothers in need

Hockey team full of comics helps B.C. mothers in need

The Jokers Hockey Club stopped by an addictions and recovery centre for mothers to help with some heavy lifting and to provide some comedic relief.
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Hospital Appeal Board rules Kelowna doctor received 'differential adverse treatment' by IH

Hospital Appeal Board rules Kelowna doctor received 'differential adverse treatment' by IH

A local ophthalmologist has won the right to be able to perform retinal surgeries at Kelowna General Hospital, following a judgment from the Hospital Appeal Board.
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Northern B.C. screenwriter pens feature length horror movie

Northern B.C. screenwriter pens feature length horror movie

Meg Turner, who grew up in Fort St. John, wrote the new horror film Organ Trail
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Chance of drought looms with rainfall well below average

Chance of drought looms with rainfall well below average

Recent periods of rain have helped the overall situation on the Island, expert says
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Tofino Bus returning as seasonal service

Tofino Bus returning as seasonal service

Victoria-Tofino coach service and Vancouver Island ­Connector service, between Nanaimo and Campbell River, will be back up and running on May 4
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Drug paraphernalia found at Nanaimo school grounds where fentanyl had turned up

Drug paraphernalia found at Nanaimo school grounds where fentanyl had turned up

Days after a pouch containing the powerful opioid fentanyl was found on the grounds of a Nanaimo elementary school, parent volunteers doing a safety check located other concerning items, including a needle and traces of more drugs.
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