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B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

B.C. health authority suing New Zealander for $48,540

A man treated at Whistler Health Care Centre and then Vancouver General Hospital was invoiced $61,468.
Arsonist used toilet paper to set B.C. porta-potty ablaze

Arsonist used toilet paper to set B.C. porta-potty ablaze

The fire caused $43,000 in damage to the toilet, a portable office and a generator.
Former Vancouver school trustee sentenced in youth sex sting

Former Vancouver school trustee sentenced in youth sex sting

"He suffered impacts of a very massive fall from grace," the judge said.
Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre

Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre

When a giant Pacific octopus was stranded at Vancouver International Airport after her flight to Finland was cancelled, the Vancouver Aquarium asked the Shaw Centre if it could care for her.
Fairy Creek protester acquitted; judge says RCMP failed to read injunction

Fairy Creek protester acquitted; judge says RCMP failed to read injunction

Supporters believe the decision is “likely to have far-reaching ramifications” for those protesters still facing charges of criminal contempt of court.
Escaped inmate from Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre a 'least-wanted valentine'

Escaped inmate from Port Coquitlam pre-trial centre a 'least-wanted valentine'

Rabih Alkhalil had help breaking out of the Tri-Cities facility last summer, and a $250,000 reward for information and an arrest is still up for grabs.
'It was a routine purchase': Vancouver cousins splitting $500K lotto win

'It was a routine purchase': Vancouver cousins splitting $500K lotto win

The big win came from the Feb. 1 Lotto 6/49 draw. The ticket was bought at Metrotown.
Public consultation begins for proposed park at the Cape

Public consultation begins for proposed park at the Cape

Metro Vancouver has planned three engagement phases this year, with the first starting Friday, Feb. 10.
Caring for 'mama's boys' limits breeding by orca mothers, study finds

Caring for 'mama's boys' limits breeding by orca mothers, study finds

New research finds caring for weaned sons throughout the male offspring’s life diminishes a mother’s annual breeding success by about 50 per cent
Gangster who lived in Burnaby loses Ontario double-murder, kidnapping appeal

Gangster who lived in Burnaby loses Ontario double-murder, kidnapping appeal

A trial judge said Vijay Ganesh Singh and co-accused John Le were 'among the worst group of offenders' after a 2009 double murder over a stolen UN gang cocaine shipment.