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Coroners service reopens investigation into Victoria teen's death

Coroners service reopens investigation into Victoria teen's death

The 18-year-old died from a toxic combination of alcohol and a date-rape drug. Her mom believes she was drugged.
Ex-RCMP officer gets conditional discharge for assaulting woman

Ex-RCMP officer gets conditional discharge for assaulting woman

Stanley You Won Lee met the woman on a dating site. He gave a fake name, told her he was single and that he worked in finance.
Opinion: Canada should provide Indigenous languages with constitutional protection

Opinion: Canada should provide Indigenous languages with constitutional protection

Critics have said the government’s efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages are colonial and do not engage with Indigenous Peoples on an equal footing.
District of North Vancouver councillors want more data on short-term rental restrictions

District of North Vancouver councillors want more data on short-term rental restrictions

DNV council debates how restrictive new Airbnb rules should be in municipality as province set to impose regulations
B.C. man gets one year in jail for car arsons, other charges

B.C. man gets one year in jail for car arsons, other charges

Joshua Matthew Tolosa torched a neighbour's vehicle after the man failed to pay him for work he'd done.
Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

VICTORIA — A former British Columbia cabinet minister quit the New Democrat government Wednesday, citing antisemitism in the party caucus and indifference towards the problem.
B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

B.C. jeweller sold to human trafficking suspect, failed to de-risk sales to China

Montecristo Jewellers has retail locations in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond; it had appealed a decision from Fintrac that it had violated four aspects of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
Women in Business: District of West Van an empowering place for female employees

Women in Business: District of West Van an empowering place for female employees

Women in leadership roles talk on their time at the District of West Vancouver
Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Reissuing business licence to Vancouver mushroom dispensary 'rather bizarre,' says minister

Mike Farnworth: "The products they're selling are illegal in this country, and they are leaving themselves open to be raided by the police."
Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Executing B.C.'s new housing legislation 'very challenging'

Municipalities forced to 'rejig' systems, navigate capacity issues and work around a one-size-fits-all approach.