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B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

The law society found the Richmond lawyer's clients were conducting transactions that were under "objectively suspicious circumstances."
B.C. farmers plead for insurance policy change after orchards wrecked by hail

B.C. farmers plead for insurance policy change after orchards wrecked by hail

One farmer said his fruit is damaged almost 100 per cent from the hail storm.
Saanich considers requiring pets to be leashed in parks, dog owners voice alarm

Saanich considers requiring pets to be leashed in parks, dog owners voice alarm

Off-leash dogs under owner control currently allowed in parks; new policy would limit off-leash to designated areas
The myth of increased transit violence

The myth of increased transit violence

Crime rates are actually down. But workers struggle to deal with the effects of social problems.
Vancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs

Vancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs

Vancouver councillors have approved the honorary street name of Komagata Maru Place for an iconic landmark in a move to redress a case of systemic discrimination that took place more than a century ago.
B.C. housing non-profit at heart of controversy names interim CEO

B.C. housing non-profit at heart of controversy names interim CEO

VANCOUVER — The Atira Women's Resource Society says it has named a new interim CEO after former head Janice Abbott stepped down amid a conflict-of-interest controversy involving her husband, former BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay.
B.C. government to provide additional $25 million for marine restoration projects

B.C. government to provide additional $25 million for marine restoration projects

PARKSVILLE, B.C. — British Columbia's Environment Ministry has announced another $25 million in funding for coastal cleanup and restoration of the marine environment.
Lantzville daycare evicted from church despite $350K in reserve

Lantzville daycare evicted from church despite $350K in reserve

“You can go to a lot of buildings in Victoria that are going to be in the same category [as the Lantzville church] which aren’t being evacuated,” says an engineer who assessed the heritage building
Province demands return of thousands of documents allegedly copied by former District of Saanich IT worker

Province demands return of thousands of documents allegedly copied by former District of Saanich IT worker

The Attorney General has petitioned the courts to compel a former Saanich IT manager to return to the district documents or digital copies of documents containing personal information
Fate of Vancouver Chinatown condo project pushed to June 12 as city hearing adjourns

Fate of Vancouver Chinatown condo project pushed to June 12 as city hearing adjourns

VANCOUVER — It will be at least two more weeks before any decision can be made on a condo development in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown neighbourhood.