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Victoria likely to restore late-night weekend police patrol

Victoria likely to restore late-night weekend police patrol

Victoria council to debate a motion on Thursday that will include funding for the patrol. If passed, property tax will increase by 6.3, up from the current proposal of 6.0.
Lawyer to argue accused killer should be found not criminally responsible in Kamloops slaying

Lawyer to argue accused killer should be found not criminally responsible in Kamloops slaying

The Crown has closed its case in the trial of a Kamloops man accused of stabbing his friend to death, with defence lawyers set to argue he should be found not criminally responsible due to his state of mind at the time.
Siblings, woman claiming to be wife fight over Vernon man's will

Siblings, woman claiming to be wife fight over Vernon man's will

A certificate of incapability was issued, and the public guardian became the committee of his estate.
Vancouver police investigating 'violent confrontations' at trans-rights rally

Vancouver police investigating 'violent confrontations' at trans-rights rally

Vancouver police say they are investigating "violent confrontations" at a Friday rally marking the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
B.C. Mountie sues anti-COVID mandate protester over YouTube videos

B.C. Mountie sues anti-COVID mandate protester over YouTube videos

Const. Conrad Erbes privately filed a lawsuit for $35,000 in small claims court last week.
Knife attack on Surrey bus leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Knife attack on Surrey bus leaves man with life-threatening injuries

Metro Vancouver Transit Police say they are investigating a knife attack on a TransLink bus in Surrey, B.C., that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

B.C. nurses reach tentative labour agreement with provincial government

More than 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in British Columbia have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government.
Les Leyne: What's behind B.C. Ferries' crew shortage

Les Leyne: What's behind B.C. Ferries' crew shortage

Labour shortages prompt a significant increase in cancelled sailings “to a point where reliability of service has noticeable deteriorated”
Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

Vancouver hit peak unaffordability in late 2022 — and set a Canadian record, too

The city's measure for affordability hit a nation-wide record: RBC
Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, B.C., mayor says

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he would be excited to see a "blown up," post-apocalyptic version of city hall after announcing that the hit HBO TV series "The Last of Us" will film Season 2 in "Hollywood North," moving from Alberta.