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Eby says governments must step up on housing, can't rely on private sector

Eby says governments must step up on housing, can't rely on private sector

VANCOUVER — It's "hard to understand" why many politicians still believe they can rely on the private sector to deliver affordable housing and instead it's time for governments to step up, B.C. Premier David Eby told a conference on Tuesday.
Victoria police shoot cougar on Selkirk Waterfront

Victoria police shoot cougar on Selkirk Waterfront

"The risk to public safety was determined to be high and a decision was made to dispatch the cougar,” VicPD said in a statement late Tuesday afternoon
Locked out Rogers Communications workers in B.C. ratify five-year contract

Locked out Rogers Communications workers in B.C. ratify five-year contract

BURNABY, B.C. — Nearly 300 Rogers Communications workers have voted strongly in favour of a new contract, ending a company lockout that began two weeks ago.
B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

B.C. man said he couldn't work due to Home Depot gift card dispute

David Peters claimed $4,300 for mental distress and being unable to fulfil a business contract.
B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

B.C. groups intervene in legal bid to rein in weak government climate targets

Ontario Court of Appeal case could act as a 'sword' to hold B.C. and federal climate targets in check, says lawyer.
Jail time for B.C. man who beat girlfriend at beach party

Jail time for B.C. man who beat girlfriend at beach party

Colton Wyatt Roy, 24, was sentenced Monday in Kamloops provincial court after pleading guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breaching release conditions.
Victoria councillor will not resign over letter about Israel-Hamas war

Victoria councillor will not resign over letter about Israel-Hamas war

Susan Kim faces calls to be censured after signing name on controversial letter.
Fine, driving ban for B.C. Porsche driver who hit cars and tree

Fine, driving ban for B.C. Porsche driver who hit cars and tree

Rajvir Singh Parmar hit a first vehicle and pushed it 400 feet into another car and then hit another car.
Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

A wide array of professional misconduct findings, from trust account violations to conflicts of interest and misleading investigators, had plagued Hong Guo's legal career.
Separate rallies at B.C. legislature call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages

Separate rallies at B.C. legislature call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages

Less than 90 minutes after a pro-Palestine rally ended, people began gathering for a separate event calling for the release of hostages taken by Hamas militants on Oct. 7