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Seattle area cop gets over 16 years in prison for second-degree murder of homeless man
A suburban Seattle police officer was sentenced Thursday to over 16 years in prison for the 2019 shooting death of a homeless man he was trying to arrest for disorderly conduct, marking the first conviction under a Washington state law that made it easier to prosecute officers for on-duty killings. Read More
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Concentration of supportive housing in Vancouver needs to end: Mayor Ken Sim
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to stop the construction of new supportive housing units in the city until more is built elsewhere in the region. Read More
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S. Laurel Weldon: Un-Canadian attacks on international students are sabotaging Canadian universities
Six years ago, I was thrilled to finally be able to move back to Canada to work at Simon Fraser University, although I had a good job at a well-regarded U.S. research university. Like most of my family, I am a proud product of our Canadian institutions. My son recently graduated from the University of Toronto, following in the footsteps of my mother, whose family came to Canada as post-war refugees from Estonia. Read More
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B.C. man accused of selling drugs on Silk Road to face extradition hearing
While U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned the founder of the dark web's "Silk Road" drug market, a B.C. man charged in the same case still faces an extradition hearing next month. Read More
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B.C. ombudsperson satisfied with payments to caregivers of kids with disabilities
B.C. ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed a problem that shortchanged caregivers of children with disabilities by nearly $1.2 million in federal funding. Read More
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Vancouver chefs set to join Team Canada for Bocuse d’Or competition
Representing Canada at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or competition will be a major career moment for Chef Keith Pears. Read More
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B.C. Crime Briefs: Charges laid in fatal Dawson Creek shooting | Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run collision in Nanaimo | No charges against Kamloops police officer involved in collision with youth on bicycle
One man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Dawson Creek on the weekend that left one person dead and another injured. Read More
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From Banana Olympics to faux autopsies, Seriously? finds something to laugh about in Canadian art
When: Jan. 25 to May 18; opening reception Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m. Read More
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This Montreal accessories brand just launched the sweetest Valentine's Day collection
The product: Lambert Valentine's Day Capsule. Read More
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Classical music: Bringing Jonathan Dove's bright, vibrant Flight to Vancouver Opera
When: Feb. 8 and 13, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 16, 2 p.m Read More
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Here's where to watch the 2025 Oscar nominated films in Metro Vancouver
The show must go on. Read More
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Pamela Anderson snubbed for Oscars nomination: See the full list of nominees
There was no Oscar love for Pamela Anderson when Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday. Read More
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Sold (Bought): Custom-built Port Moody residence offers infinity pool and moorage for a yacht
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver. Read More
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B.C.-shot documentary Sugarcane gets Academy Award nomination
B.C. documentary Sugarcane has earned an Academy Award nomination in the best documentary feature category. Read More
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How to heed David Eby's call to buy B.C. products
If it was summer, Lenore Newman might not have found Premier David Eby's recent shopping advice so jarring. Read More
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Why building higher in Vancouver isn't always possible, or more lucrative
The City of Vancouver's decision to relax view-protection policies prompted a flurry of developers to say they'll seek to build taller, but some in the industry question how much of this new density will actually be built. Read More
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'I haven't stopped trying to live my dreams:' B.C. teen denied funding to treat rare illness in U.S.
A young Vancouver woman with a rare, terminal illness, and her mother, are appealing for public support after the federal government refused to help them cover the costs of participating in a U.S. clinical trial. Read More
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Rogers Arena: What to know about this Vancouver sports and entertainment venue
Rogers Arena is a multi-use facility opened in 1995 as General Motors Place, a.k.a. the Garage. Read More
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Strange things pets eat: Vancouver vet finds the weirdest objects in new reality TV series
What do a light bulb, a diamond ring, a toupee, and a garden hose have in common? Read More
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Supreme Court certifies B.C.’s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers
Attorney General Niki Sharma says the B.C. Supreme Court certified the provincial government’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Read More
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