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Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Nearly half of B.C. EV owners worried about public charging access

Despite worries over public charging, 96% of electric vehicle owners said they would buy an EV again if they had to replace their current car, according to a poll from the Canadian Automobile Association.
Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

Police-reported hate crimes rise again, as pandemic worsens discrimination: StatCan

OTTAWA — The turmoil of the pandemic contributed to the rise of hate and discriminatory behaviour, reflecting historical surges in antisemitism, says the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

Getting women involved in B.C. tech jobs benefits everyone, says advocate

According to the BC Tech Association, women make up just 18 per cent of the tech workforce.
Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart wins $100,000 costs in NPA defamation case

Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart wins $100,000 costs in NPA defamation case

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart can recover more than $100,000 in legal costs related to a failed defamation case launched by his political rivals in the Non-Partisan Association, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled.
Police seize large amount of vaping products for sale to students

Police seize large amount of vaping products for sale to students

Police began investigating after hearing that people were going to middle schools and high schools to sell vaping products to students under the age of 18.
B.C. government marks $3.6M for accessibility and inclusion in parks

B.C. government marks $3.6M for accessibility and inclusion in parks

Some of the funding will help organizations like North Shore Mountain Bike Association build out trails to accommodate adaptive bicycles
Colwood mother wins reduced sentence on appeal in sex assault case

Colwood mother wins reduced sentence on appeal in sex assault case

The woman, who can only be identified as Ms. P., was convicted of internet luring and two counts of sexually assaulting the teen in November 2021.
Saskatchewan First Nation says B.C. willing to keep talking to resolve concerns

Saskatchewan First Nation says B.C. willing to keep talking to resolve concerns

VANCOUVER — Leaders of Saskatchewan's Key First Nation say they held a "productive discussion" with senior officials from British Columbia and have agreed to keep talking about critical outstanding issues.
Parents call for more accountability after son mistakenly given extra-strong drug

Parents call for more accountability after son mistakenly given extra-strong drug

Because the pharmacy reached an agreement with the College of Pharmacists, the case was never publicized, which the parents says is a mistake.
Langford neighbourhood on alert after multiple cougar sightings, cat killed

Langford neighbourhood on alert after multiple cougar sightings, cat killed

Remains found of what are believed to be cougar kills, including a pet cat.