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Gang shooting suspect vehicle found on fire in North Vancouver

Gang shooting suspect vehicle found on fire in North Vancouver

Investigators have now released descriptions of two suspects wanted in the brazen public shooting
Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children

Four recommendations given to BC Housing to improve space for women, children

VICTORIA — B.C.'s auditor general says the provincial housing agency should ensure rooms it finds for women and children fleeing violence are held exclusively for their use.
Man accused in 2018 Vancouver gang shooting that killed teen bystander appears in court

Man accused in 2018 Vancouver gang shooting that killed teen bystander appears in court

On Jan. 13, 2018, 15-year-old Alfred Wong was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in the back of his parents' car.
Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm

Avalanche Canada warns of risks on B.C. South Coast following storm

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada is warning of a "considerable" risk across British Columbia's south coast for parts of this week.
Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

Vancouver to restore $5.7M withheld from 2021 police budget, but tax hike looms

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board has successfully appealed a City of Vancouver decision that cut millions from the police budget and the timing means the cost won't hit taxpayers until next year.
How B.C. tech is navigating Russian ‘naughty list’

How B.C. tech is navigating Russian ‘naughty list’

Experts say heightened cyberattack threats should provide corporate wake-up call
Unions look at options after B.C. reverses course on vaccine mandate for privately employed health-care workers

Unions look at options after B.C. reverses course on vaccine mandate for privately employed health-care workers

“We believe all health care workers should be held to the same standard when it comes to public health guidelines.”
Cuts to Express Entry may affect thousands of international students, activists warn

Cuts to Express Entry may affect thousands of international students, activists warn

A recent decision to cut intake of high-skilled workers in the coming years has advocates concerned that many international students won’t be given the opportunity to settle — and succeed — in Canada.
Port Alberni mother now charged with second-degree murder in son's death

Port Alberni mother now charged with second-degree murder in son's death

Samantha Jesselynn ­Dittmer was initially charged with careless use of a firearm, which was upgraded to manslaughter five days later. She now faces a charge of second-degree murder.
Inflation pushes B.C.'s minimum wage up by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour

Inflation pushes B.C.'s minimum wage up by 45 cents to $15.65 per hour

SURREY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is pushing the minimum wage up to $15.65 an hour, which it says is the highest among the provinces. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced Mondaythat the hourly wage will jump by 45 cents starting June 1.