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B.C. privacy commissioner joins federal investigation into OpenAI

B.C. privacy commissioner joins federal investigation into OpenAI

Commissioners to probe if U.S. company got valid and meaningful consent for the collection, use and disclosure of the personal information of Canadians via ChatGPT.
Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Trade agreement and fast-growing economy make Vietnam an attractive market for B.C.

Tariffs will continue to go down for Canadians exporters entering the country, thanks to CPTPP free-trade agreement
'Christmas of the fishing season': It's time for spot prawns

'Christmas of the fishing season': It's time for spot prawns

Spot prawns, with a season that often runs four to six weeks, have a “cult-like following”
Grizzly bear shooting near Quesnel under investigation

Grizzly bear shooting near Quesnel under investigation

Acting on a tip, dead bear and four suspects found north of Quesnel
Defence at Burnaby murder trial questions independence of autopsy doctor

Defence at Burnaby murder trial questions independence of autopsy doctor

When defence lawyer Ben Lynskey asked how much the Crown is paying Dr. Jason Morin, the forensic pathologist who autopsied the 13-year-old victim in the Ibrahim Ali murder trial, the Crown objected and the judge disallowed the question.
Canadian researcher helps define new standards for diagnosing concussions

Canadian researcher helps define new standards for diagnosing concussions

VANCOUVER — Remembering what happened after she hit her head on the ice while playing hockey is tough for Meg Kerekes, but she knows how that particular headache felt — "like a one-pound weight on the spot that got hit."
High-risk B.C. sex offender going to trial for sex assault, breach

High-risk B.C. sex offender going to trial for sex assault, breach

John Ambrose Seward is serving a 10-year supervision order on sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon and aggravated assault convictions.
'Heartbreaking': an overhead view of Coastal GasLink sediment spills into Wet'suwet'en waters, wetlands

'Heartbreaking': an overhead view of Coastal GasLink sediment spills into Wet'suwet'en waters, wetlands

“The scale of damage that is happening on the territory is heartbreaking,” Sleydo’ said. “But it’s also what we knew was going to happen, which is why we’ve been fighting so hard.”
B.C. nurse disciplined for narcotics theft

B.C. nurse disciplined for narcotics theft

The unnamed nurse was diagnosed with a medical disability related to the theft and practice issues.
'Definitely a cigarette butt': Woman witnesses start of B.C. wildfire

'Definitely a cigarette butt': Woman witnesses start of B.C. wildfire

The wildfire in Lillooet was human-caused, according to the BC Wildfire Service.