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Vancouver's Bench Accounting to be acquired by California-based HR tech company

Vancouver's Bench Accounting to be acquired by California-based HR tech company

Bench Accounting announced its sudden closure on Friday, putting hundreds of staff out of work and forcing clients to seek alternatives just days from the end of the year.
B.C. police watchdog looks into injury of man arrested for urinating on RCMP station

B.C. police watchdog looks into injury of man arrested for urinating on RCMP station

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is seeking witnesses after a man was arrested for urinating on an RCMP station then found to have sustained an injury.
Vancouver Island police investigate car in ditch, find driver with gunshot wounds

Vancouver Island police investigate car in ditch, find driver with gunshot wounds

VANCOUVER — Police on Vancouver Island say an early morning report of a car in a ditch took a turn when they discovered the driver had been shot multiple times.
New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

New Brunswick to issue roadside suspensions for impaired driving starting Jan. 1

FREDERICTON — Motorists caught in New Brunswick for driving while impaired will face additional immediate consequences under new penalties that take effect Jan. 1.
Man charged after nurse attacked, seriously injured at B.C. hospital

Man charged after nurse attacked, seriously injured at B.C. hospital

PORT MOODY, B.C. — A man has been charged with allegedly assaulting a nurse at a Metro Vancouver hospital in an incident police say left her seriously injured last month.
Complaints about avocados and cologne make list of B.C.'s worst 911 calls

Complaints about avocados and cologne make list of B.C.'s worst 911 calls

British Columbia's emergency call service has released its annual list of the most unusual and inappropriate 911 calls, including complaints about overripe fruit and an overly fragrant neighbour.
Police investigating death of man found on the outskirts of rural northern B.C. town

Police investigating death of man found on the outskirts of rural northern B.C. town

Police in northern B.C. say they're investigating a "suspicious death" after a man was found dead outside the small community of Mackenzie, about 180 kilometres north of Prince George.
Coquitlam fire and police officials investigating early morning fire at strip mall

Coquitlam fire and police officials investigating early morning fire at strip mall

Mounties in Coquitlam, B.C., say an early morning fire is under investigation at a strip mall on North Rd. at Lougheed Highway. Const.
Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police called to Surrey, B.C., pub after 'large fight' and shooting

Police in Surrey, B.C., say two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a brawl broke out at a pub early this morning.
B.C. man faces nine firearms and drug trafficking charges: CBSA

B.C. man faces nine firearms and drug trafficking charges: CBSA

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says a man from Sicamous, B.C., is facing firearms and drug trafficking charges after officers intercepted a package addressed to him earlier this year.