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IIO finds lethal force justified in shooting deaths of bank robbers; how the gunfight unfolded

IIO finds lethal force justified in shooting deaths of bank robbers; how the gunfight unfolded

B.C.’s police watchdog has cleared officers of any wrongdoing in the shooting deaths of two heavily-armed bank robbers at a Shelbourne Bank of Montreal branch in June.
Photos: 15 ways air travel can affect your health

Photos: 15 ways air travel can affect your health

Leonardo da Vinci said it best: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

Brief evacuation lifted in northeastern B.C. after crash south of Pouce Coupe

POUCE COUPE, B.C. — Officials in northeastern British Columbia have rescinded an evacuation order issued Wednesday after the crash of a tanker truck carrying hazardous material.
Health workers celebrate after bitter 20-year battle for rights

Health workers celebrate after bitter 20-year battle for rights

The BC Liberals’ bills ripping up contracts are gone. But the damage continues.
B.C. winter havoc conjures up memories of past "Decembers to remember"

B.C. winter havoc conjures up memories of past "Decembers to remember"

Is this another December to Remember? It could already be one to forget, for those that have suffered in one way or another. The Dec.
Ukrainian woman finds safety, outlet for her art in B.C.

Ukrainian woman finds safety, outlet for her art in B.C.

The nightmares are becoming less frequent for Krystyna Makarchuk. But memories of war remain for the woman who escaped Russian bombs to find safe haven in Vernon.
B.C. judge denies Save Old Growth protester conditional discharge

B.C. judge denies Save Old Growth protester conditional discharge

A Vancouver teacher faced the music in Provincial Court Wednesday and got schooled by a judge for her role in illegal Save Old Growth blockades.
Canada's population sees highest growth rate since 1957

Canada's population sees highest growth rate since 1957

Canada's population boomed. But for a handful of Canadians, some provinces were more popular than others to move to these past few years.
Couple faces long wait for visitor visa to Canada

Couple faces long wait for visitor visa to Canada

For a North Vancouver man’s fiancée to visit from Brazil, the processing time has fluctuated from months to over a year
B.C. lawsuit seeks payback for 1,459 cases of frozen booze

B.C. lawsuit seeks payback for 1,459 cases of frozen booze

The plaintiffs want $55,940 in damages and other costs.