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B.C. man jailed three years for manslaughter in neighbour's death

B.C. man jailed three years for manslaughter in neighbour's death

Jeffrey Scott Van Dyke was found guilty of manslaughter in the June 2022 death of Scott Alan Carver.
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Man accused of killing mother was in psychotic state, psychiatrist testifies

Man accused of killing mother was in psychotic state, psychiatrist testifies

Dr. Andriy Kolchak testified that after interviewing Ryan Elder in custody and reviewing other evidence, he concluded Elder was not able to recognize the “wrongfulness” of his actions
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Judge orders rehab, probation in B.C. brother's 'tragic' manslaughter case

Judge orders rehab, probation in B.C. brother's 'tragic' manslaughter case

Alexander Trimble pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the June 5, 2022 death of Zachary Trimble.
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Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay

Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay

BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate B.C. government supports says his office often hears about home-share providers who are exhausted and constantly in "crisis mode.
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Charges stayed in alleged assault linked to 'legendary' B.C. strip club

Charges stayed in alleged assault linked to 'legendary' B.C. strip club

Angela Rosario Ravina-Quispe's case involved more than 70 court dates with more than two dozen judges or justices of the peace and 13 Crown prosecutors.
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Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver mayors must fix their side-hustle dilemma

Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver mayors must fix their side-hustle dilemma

Mayors’ extra salaries are raising eyebrows – and frustrations
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B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

The initial round of talks, now underway, cover a contract expiring on March 31 for more than 34,000 BCGEU member.
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'Keeping him off the streets': Repeat offender in B.C. pleads guilty to manslaughter

'Keeping him off the streets': Repeat offender in B.C. pleads guilty to manslaughter

Cody Mostat, who grew up in Powell River, was found dead in Langley in 2022.
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Accused in B.C. violence spree may be found not criminally responsible

Accused in B.C. violence spree may be found not criminally responsible

Kent Douglas Meades is charged with multiple assault and threat charges in connection with a Vancouver spree denounced by mayor police chief.
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Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year

Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year

VICTORIA — There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last year, a low not seen since predator statistics were first published online in 2011.
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