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Will new federal corporate registry 'plug the hole' of money laundering?

Will new federal corporate registry 'plug the hole' of money laundering?

Questions remain as to whether Canada's now-approved beneficial ownership registry will be sufficient enough for the public and law enforcement to oversee corporate malfeasance.
Repurposed sea cans in Courtenay provide homes for those with no place to live

Repurposed sea cans in Courtenay provide homes for those with no place to live

Each unit has a bed, table, shower, toilet, hot water heater, baseboard heating, a kitchen, sink and cooking device and more
B.C. New Democrats win both byelections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver

B.C. New Democrats win both byelections, keep seats on Island and Vancouver

LANGFORD, B.C. — British Columbia's New Democrats posted victories in byelections on southern Vancouver Island and downtown Vancouver Saturday, keeping two seats held earlier this year by a former premier and a cabinet minister.
Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

Sikh protesters in Vancouver decry Nijjar shooting death as foreign interference

A volunteer at the Metro Vancouver Sikh temple whose president was gunned down a week ago said Hardeep Singh Nijjar knew his life may have been in danger.
Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed again after wildfire threat

Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed again after wildfire threat

VICTORIA — A key highway that connects communities on the west coat of Vancouver Island closed due to high winds, hours after it was partially reopened.
Fears of foreign role in B.C. Sikh temple killing prompt meeting with minister: MP

Fears of foreign role in B.C. Sikh temple killing prompt meeting with minister: MP

SURREY, B.C. — Fears at a British Columbia Sikh temple that the killing of its president was related to foreign interference prompted a meeting between Liberal Sikh members of Parliament and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says recent rains have provided some relief in parts of B.
Southern resident killer whale pod welcomes new baby

Southern resident killer whale pod welcomes new baby

It’s not clear yet who the mother is.
Judge unexpectedly absent from Burnaby murder trial

Judge unexpectedly absent from Burnaby murder trial

The Ibrahim Ali murder trial was adjourned Friday morning after the unexpected and unexplained absence of presiding B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lance Bernard.
Law society fines B.C. lawyer $10,000 for payroll problems

Law society fines B.C. lawyer $10,000 for payroll problems

Eric John Becker's practice owed the Canada Revenue Agency about $270,004.