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Can Canada's sexual assault laws deal with virtual groping?

Can Canada's sexual assault laws deal with virtual groping?

Two Canadian lawyers suggest that if an avatar is an extension of a person, then an abuse toward the avatar is an abuse toward the person.
Smoke fills the sky after fire in downtown Vancouver

Smoke fills the sky after fire in downtown Vancouver

The dramatic scene was captured on video.
Man receives three-year jail term for sexual assault at Vancouver hotel

Man receives three-year jail term for sexual assault at Vancouver hotel

Court heard the victim was blacked out and was not in a position to consent to sex.
Trial set for spring of 2023 for man charged in Lynn Valley stabbing attacks

Trial set for spring of 2023 for man charged in Lynn Valley stabbing attacks

Yannick Bandaogo, 29, is charged with second-degree murder along with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault in the attacks which happened a year ago in North Vancouver. His trial will start in May 2023.
Six more COVID-19 deaths in British Columbia, hospitalizations down

Six more COVID-19 deaths in British Columbia, hospitalizations down

VICTORIA — British Columbia is reporting six more deaths from COVID-19, for a total of 2,981 fatalities during the pandemic. The Health Ministry said Thursday that 255 people were in hospital, with 52 of them in intensive care.
Outcry grows as B.C. government agency plans widespread South Coast herbicide spray

Outcry grows as B.C. government agency plans widespread South Coast herbicide spray

The five-year Pest Management Plan, which covers Squamish to Hope, targets native hard woods and Indigenous medicines and food in efforts to increase lumber output.
How the new Liberal-NDP deal will impact British Columbians

How the new Liberal-NDP deal will impact British Columbians

The new deal makes many promises, including introducing a new dental care program for low-income Canadians. But those savings are likely to be "eaten up" by higher housing costs, according to one B.C. university professor.
Burnaby business sued in alleged counterfeit dumbbell conspiracy

Burnaby business sued in alleged counterfeit dumbbell conspiracy

Purchase of adjustable dumbbells at Brentwood Fitness Town sparks lawsuit from PowerBlock
B.C. businessman's $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward gets positive responses

B.C. businessman's $50M Putin 'war criminal' reward gets positive responses

Responses have come in from Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Victoria.
Petition to free Sask. Saulteaux sisters gains momentum

Petition to free Sask. Saulteaux sisters gains momentum

The petition to free Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance is trending in the criminal justice category on change.org