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Northern B.C. man dead after armed standoff with police

Northern B.C. man dead after armed standoff with police

On two separate occasions, there was an exchange of gunfire with officers.
RCMP officer seeking $20,000 security deposit from plaintiff in lawsuit

RCMP officer seeking $20,000 security deposit from plaintiff in lawsuit

Legal action brought against Cst. Joshua Grafton by Cuyler Aubichon over arrest caught on camera remains before the court
Another work camp threatens Alaska Highway lodge, owner says

Another work camp threatens Alaska Highway lodge, owner says

Lodge and camp owners in Northern B.C. say the addition of another work camp will harm the local business community. 
Psych test ordered for Kamloops man who raped teen cousin

Psych test ordered for Kamloops man who raped teen cousin

Depending on the findings of the assessment, the man could be found not criminally responsible by way of a mental disorder.
Victoria city councillor under fire after name appears on letter questioning rapes in Hamas attack

Victoria city councillor under fire after name appears on letter questioning rapes in Hamas attack

Susan Kim is one of two politicians in Canada whose names appear on the letter.
Tseshaht First Nation gets $2.7M in federal funding to continue residential-school-site work

Tseshaht First Nation gets $2.7M in federal funding to continue residential-school-site work

Work will include additional ground-scanning, delivery of records to the families of those who died at the school, and creation of a memorial.
B.C. municipalities should cease prayers during inaugural council meetings, secular group says

B.C. municipalities should cease prayers during inaugural council meetings, secular group says

The BC Humanist Association is calling out Vancouver, West Kelowna, Belcarra, Colwood, Delta, Parksville and Tumbler Ridge for including prayers in its 2022 inaugural council meetings.
RCMP want guns taken away from Kamloops man who drunkenly shot young bear in his yard

RCMP want guns taken away from Kamloops man who drunkenly shot young bear in his yard

The animal was euthanized at the scene by conservation officers after being seriously injured by the drunken man.
Give North Vancouver Shipyards a run for their money, Coquitlam says for Fraser Mills

Give North Vancouver Shipyards a run for their money, Coquitlam says for Fraser Mills

Beedie is investing $22 million to create parks, open spaces at its new master-planned community in southern Coquitlam: Fraser Mills.
Richmond resident claims boat mechanic sold him malfunctioning boat

Richmond resident claims boat mechanic sold him malfunctioning boat

Boat mechanic said he only offered free help and got nothing in return but accusations