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U.S. extradition hearing of B.C. Hells Angel begins with evidence contested

Courtney Vasseur of Burnaby says a photo of him published by the Vancouver Sun was taken by police and this constituted a violation of his privacy; the photo is to be used as evidence in a criminal fraud case against Vasseur.

Oct 30, 2023 3:33 PM Read more >

BC Hydro asks for 2.3% rate increase to start spring 2024

The increase would add about $2 a month to the average residential bill.

Oct 30, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C. raises pay $2 per hour for daycare workers at licensed facilities

The pay increase goes into effect Jan. 1.

Oct 30, 2023 12:56 PM Read more >

B.C. non-profits to receive $60 million from government to help with their work: Eby

VICTORIA — Certain non-profit organizations in British Columbia are getting $60 million from the government in grant funding to help them do their work. Premier David Eby says the help of non-profits is crucial and they benefit the people of B.C.

Oct 30, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

Burnaby strata owner claims $10K in damages for neighbour’s noise

Brentwood apartment owner Linda Woo won a $10K human rights complaint settlement in August 2021 over noise coming from the unit below her, but two more recent complaints were rejected by the Civil Resolution Tribunal.

Oct 30, 2023 5:03 AM Read more >

Police watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against officers in B.C. shooting

SURREY, B.C. — Investigators with British Columbia's independent police watchdog probing the shooting death of a man more than two years ago are asking the province's prosecution service to consider charges against three RCMP officers.

Oct 28, 2023 11:28 AM Read more >

B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

Two B.C. men face an administrative hearing for unregistered trading in two B.C.-registered public companies via offshore entities.

Oct 27, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

B.C. real estate firm fined $156K for anti-money laundering violations

RE/MAX Kelowna previously mentioned in a B.C. government forfeiture claim against a B.C. man alleged to have participated in an international stock fraud scheme.

Oct 27, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Busy implementing B.C.’s whistleblower law, ombudsperson regrets lack of ferries oversight

Jay Chalke reflects on challenges his office is facing, including backlogs

Oct 27, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

District of Squamish councillor faces penalties over allegations of disclosure of confidential info

Council sanctioned Coun. Eric Andersen after it was deemed he violated a section of the Community Charter and Code of Conduct.

Oct 27, 2023 11:24 AM Read more >