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Judge warns jail likely for North Vancouver hostel hostess Emily Yu

Judge warns jail likely for North Vancouver hostel hostess Emily Yu

The judge had some strong words in the now infamous North Vancouver saga
Grouse Mountain to start work on new $35M gondola

Grouse Mountain to start work on new $35M gondola

The new system should mean shorter wait times to get to the chalet during peak season at the ski hill
B.C. public-sector union says negotiations with government are back on

B.C. public-sector union says negotiations with government are back on

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's largest public-sector union says it has accepted the government's invitation to resume talks following limited job action that began over a week ago. The B.C.
Single mothers group challenges B.C. government stance on legal aid system

Single mothers group challenges B.C. government stance on legal aid system

VANCOUVER — A three-day hearing has begun in British Columbia Supreme Court, with a group challenging the provincial government's stance that it doesn't have the capacity to take a case regarding legal aid to trial.
Ship that brought Sri Lankan refugees to B.C. broken up for scrap

Ship that brought Sri Lankan refugees to B.C. broken up for scrap

Those on board the MV Ocean Lady claimed to be fleeing persecution in Sri Lankan's civil war after their 45 days at sea. They said they had paid about $40,000 to be taken to a safe country such as Canada.
Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Who were those whales spotted on the B.C. coast last week? Ocean Wise researchers and residents share the details
B.C. scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

B.C. scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

Fishery officers said the man's commercial vessel had attempted to motor ahead of a killer whale pod several times, a practice known as "leap-frogging."
Driver who hit Saanich girl, caused severe brain injury, granted parole

Driver who hit Saanich girl, caused severe brain injury, granted parole

In a decision released by the Parole Board of Canada, the board said Tenessa Rayann Nikirk, 25, has accepted responsibility for what happened and understands the harm she caused.
Condo neighbours get married, offer extra unit to Ukrainians

Condo neighbours get married, offer extra unit to Ukrainians

Diane MacPherson and Eugene Smith moved up their wedding to be able to offer their spare condo to mother and daughter who came to Canada from Ukraine.

Driver in hospital as police probe speed, medical issues in deadly B.C. wedding crash

VANCOUVER — Police say the driver of an SUV that struck a wedding celebration in West Vancouver on Saturday, killing two people, remains in hospital as investigators look into whether speed or a medical incident was involved in the crash. Const.