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Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

PRINCE RUPERT — A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with "pseudo-legal" and "stupid" arguments.

Apr 21, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

Vancouver officers testify about efforts to resuscitate Myles Gray after beating

BURNABY, B.C.

Apr 21, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage

OTTAWA — An association of health insurance providers warns it might not be worthwhile for small businesses to provide dental benefits to some employees once the government launches a national dental-care plan.

Apr 21, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

B.C. announces funding for more than 10K new paid internships for students

The internships will be in sectors such as clean technology, life sciences, emergency management, advanced timber and agritech

Apr 21, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

West Vancouver, B.C., man fined for repeatedly feeding black bear and cub

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a West Vancouver man has been fined for feeding black bears at his home. Court records show Vitali Shevchenko faced two charges under the Wildlife Act.

Apr 21, 2023 9:37 AM Read more >

B.C. tribunal awards woman $900 in vet bills following dog fight

One of the dogs appeared to be in a "state of heightened alertness, bordering on aggression," according to one witness.

Apr 21, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Green leader wants conflict of interest law strengthened after Horgan agreed to join coal company board

The former premier joining the board of a Teck Resources spinoff company is permitted under B.C.’s Members’ Conflict of Interest Act

Apr 21, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

John Ducker: New bill looks to protect 'vulnerable road users'

One thing’s for certain, the new laws will require drivers to pay extra attention to those now defined as vulnerable.

Apr 21, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. court dismisses appeal in online exam supervision case

A UBC employee shared a company's exam software tutorials online and was sued for breach of confidence and copyright infringement.

Apr 20, 2023 11:00 PM Read more >

Staged Surrey collisions, ICBC fraud leads to $155,000 in fines

The people involved used the staged crashes to file personal injury lawsuits.

Apr 20, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >