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Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Timothy Jones, who is wanted after failing to return to a halfway house, has a series of criminal convictions dating back to 1985, including sexual offences
Police watchdog called to Burnaby after 'serious injuries' to barricaded man

Police watchdog called to Burnaby after 'serious injuries' to barricaded man

A man who barricaded himself into a residence and was eventually arrested with help from a police dog Monday night was seriously injured. The IIO is investigating police actions during the incident.
Budget 2023: B.C. invests $4.2B in housing as part of refreshed housing plan

Budget 2023: B.C. invests $4.2B in housing as part of refreshed housing plan

The government of B.C. is investing $4.2 billion in funding, the largest three-year housing investment in provincial history, to support affordable housing, build rental supply and tackle homelessness, according to Budget 2023, released today, Feb.
Budget 2023: B.C. budget sees red for at least three more years

Budget 2023: B.C. budget sees red for at least three more years

Budget includes new output-based carbon pricing for industry
Budget 2023: Home sales and prices expected to decline this year

Budget 2023: Home sales and prices expected to decline this year

Both are forecasted to increase in 2024 with housing starts remaining somewhat level. 
Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna, B.C., shopping area

Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna, B.C., shopping area

KELOWNA, B.C. — Police say an explosive device that rerouted vehicles, snarled traffic and disrupted businesses in Kelowna, B.C., was '"sophisticated." Insp.
B.C. doctor disciplined for hypnosis, psychedelic drug treatments

B.C. doctor disciplined for hypnosis, psychedelic drug treatments

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC said Dr. Paul Harris used psilocybin and MDMA in therapy.
B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

"Effective immediately, the TikTok app will not be permitted from government-issued mobile devices," said Minister of Citizens' Services Lisa Beare.
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor

Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor

VANCOUVER — When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite part is seeing all the friends he's made from different schools in Surrey, B.C.
Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained

Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested the suspect they were searching for when an innocent man was shot with rubber bullets in a case of mistaken identity.