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B.C. inquest hears initial 911 calls related to man who died after police beating

B.C. inquest hears initial 911 calls related to man who died after police beating

BURNABY, B.C. — A coroner's inquest has heard from two people whose 911 calls set off the Vancouver police response that led to the beating death of another man by several officers. Myles Gray, who was 33, died in Burnaby, B.C.
WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekend

WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekend

Pilots could also opt for more restrained job action such as refusal to work overtime.
Tiny House Warriors leader standing trial, accused of confronting Trans Mountain security

Tiny House Warriors leader standing trial, accused of confronting Trans Mountain security

A prominent member of a controversial First Nations protest group is standing trial this week in a Kamloops courtroom, accused of violating her bail conditions by confronting Trans Mountain security guards in the North Thompson.
More than six British Columbians dying each day from toxic drug deaths

More than six British Columbians dying each day from toxic drug deaths

Between January and March, 596 lives were lost to toxic drugs, equating to more than six deaths a day.
More than a quarter of Canadians haven't filed their taxes yet

More than a quarter of Canadians haven't filed their taxes yet

37 per cent of Canadians still haven't filed their taxes
Kelowna strip club manager wins $90K judgement for sucker punch

Kelowna strip club manager wins $90K judgement for sucker punch

After a brief conversation and offering E.C. a bottle of water, Habib decided that she was over intoxicated and needed to leave the club.
BC Coroners Service says nearly 600 toxic drug deaths in first three months of 2023

BC Coroners Service says nearly 600 toxic drug deaths in first three months of 2023

VICTORIA — Numbers released by the BC Coroners Service show deaths from toxic, unregulated drugs have nudged record levels across the province for the second year in a row. The coroners service says 596 lives were lost between January and March.
Penticton top cop hopes news of arrests in 2021 Naramata murder will 'start the healing process'

Penticton top cop hopes news of arrests in 2021 Naramata murder will 'start the healing process'

RCMP have confirmed murder charges were laid against two Lower Mainland gang-affiliated men in the 2021 slaying of beloved Naramata woman Kathy Richardson, which local police hope will help bring healing to her family.
Proposed B.C. ski resorts find First Nations buy-in is vital

Proposed B.C. ski resorts find First Nations buy-in is vital

Indigenous support seen key to approval and long-term success as four new all-season resorts look to open
Outdoor enthusiasts build packing app to help others prepare for trips

Outdoor enthusiasts build packing app to help others prepare for trips

Forgotten tent poles, sun screen and other essentials inspired system to track and share packing lists.