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Crown urges 12 to 14 year sentence for shooting, dismembering of West Van businessman

Crown urges 12 to 14 year sentence for shooting, dismembering of West Van businessman

A West Vancouver man who shot and killed his business partner outside their British Properties mansion, then cut up his body with a saw into over 100 pieces, should be sentenced to between 12 and 14 years in jail, a Crown prosecutor told a B.C.
Referendum reaction: celebration is 30 years in the making

Referendum reaction: celebration is 30 years in the making

"This has been a long journey and we finally took it over the finish line," says an over-the-moon Paul Hooson. Advocates encourage detractors to have faith in community centre's value
B.C.'s new lung cancer screening program the first of its kind in Canada: premier

B.C.'s new lung cancer screening program the first of its kind in Canada: premier

B.C. is launching a new lung cancer screening program — the first of its kind in Canada — Premier John Horgan announced Monday. The program is exepcted to be fully operational by 2022. Horgan said it’s the first such program in Canada.
New Westminster loses part of Pier Park – but parts have been unharmed

New Westminster loses part of Pier Park – but parts have been unharmed

It could be a couple of days before the fire that’s destroyed part of Pier Park is fully extinguished. Mayor Jonathan Cote visited the site on Monday morning, where firefighters continue to work to contain the blaze.
UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

UPDATED: For the second time, the Sea to Sky Gondola has been cut down

The cable cut mirrors an act of suspected sabotage last year that cost over $5 million
Smoke from Westminster Pier Park fire called 'highly toxic'

Smoke from Westminster Pier Park fire called 'highly toxic'

A "devastating fire" is still burning at New Westminster’s award-winning Westminster Pier Park and could be burning for days, according to the local fire department.
Video: Firefighters battling blaze at Westminster Pier Park

Video: Firefighters battling blaze at Westminster Pier Park

New Westminster’s historic pier area is still on fire and could continue burning for several days, according to the New Westminster Fire Department. The fire is at Westminster Pier Park and local firefighters are battling to contain it.
UVic students ignore pandemic rules, party in large groups

UVic students ignore pandemic rules, party in large groups

The University of Victoria is investigating after students were seen gathering in large numbers Friday night, ignoring the orders of the provincial health officer.
Vancouver has second-worst air quality in the world as smoke shrouds B.C.

Vancouver has second-worst air quality in the world as smoke shrouds B.C.

Only Portland, Oregon's air quality is worse as a result of wildfire smoke, says Swiss-based IQAir. Changing weather patterns are supposed to help clear some of the smoke on Monday

Changes to B.C. strata insurance regulations coming this fall

Changes have been made to B.C.’s strata insurance regulations to address the rising costs of strata insurance, says B.C.’s Ministry of Finance. A report released by the B.C.