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Man gets 18-month jail term for Downtown Eastside stabbing death

Man gets 18-month jail term for Downtown Eastside stabbing death

A man convicted of manslaughter in a Canada Day 2020 stabbing in the Downtown Eastside will spend the next 18 months in prison.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop, no new deaths recorded in B.C.

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop, no new deaths recorded in B.C.

VICTORIA — The Health Ministry says there have been no more deaths related to COVID-19 in British Columbia. B.C. reported 254 hospitalizations on Tuesday, a slight drop from Monday when there were 271 people in hospital.
Man alleging sexual abuse at B.C. seminary wants former employee to appear for discovery

Man alleging sexual abuse at B.C. seminary wants former employee to appear for discovery

A man who alleges he was sexually abused by Mission Roman Catholic priests and a seminary employee wants that employee to appear for discovery.
Supreme Court of British Columbia reverses second council vote to pull portfolio positions from Pouce Coupe mayor

Supreme Court of British Columbia reverses second council vote to pull portfolio positions from Pouce Coupe mayor

Supreme Court of British Columbia decision.

Sister shares grief as man sentenced to 10 years in death of woman in B.C.

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the death of a 49-year-old woman in her home last year in New Westminster, B.C.
B.C.'s legal system gets funding boost

B.C.'s legal system gets funding boost

The NDP has earmarked $8.19 million to assist in access to justice throughout B.C., funds that will be split between legal aid, assisting youth and families, training young lawyers and ensuring expert witnesses are available for fair trials.
Burnaby couple played same lottery numbers for 36 years and hits $6M jackpot

Burnaby couple played same lottery numbers for 36 years and hits $6M jackpot

"We got lucky that day."
Destination British Columbia restarts international marketing

Destination British Columbia restarts international marketing

New $6.7 million campaign highlights the province's nature
Groups criticize Pacific salmon treaty, urge Alaska to protect B.C.-bound salmon

Groups criticize Pacific salmon treaty, urge Alaska to protect B.C.-bound salmon

VANCOUVER — A coalition of Canadian groups is calling on Alaska's governor to stop the state's harvest of Canadian-bound salmon, while it criticizes the international treaty that prevents overfishing of Pacific salmon.
Man fatally shot in Abbotsford home identified by police

Man fatally shot in Abbotsford home identified by police

He was 41 years old.