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Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

Two killed when house on small British Columbia island collapses

POWELL RIVER — Two people have been killed after being trapped under a house on a small island off British Columbia's coast.
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Police watchdog investigating Vancouver arrest at Tim Hortons

Police watchdog investigating Vancouver arrest at Tim Hortons

The man was transported to a hospital where the injury was confirmed, according to the IIO.
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Canada loses attempt to dismiss salmon farm lawsuits in B.C.

Canada loses attempt to dismiss salmon farm lawsuits in B.C.

B.C. court rejects a federal bid to halt lawsuits filed by companies seeking damages over salmon farm closures in the Discovery Islands
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B.C. court certifies class action for children in care education plans

B.C. court certifies class action for children in care education plans

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver brought the class action on behalf of children in government care against the Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia.
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Vancouver bar owner charged with sex assault, confinement, drugging

Vancouver bar owner charged with sex assault, confinement, drugging

Chih Hwa Leo Chow, owner of Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro and Bar, was charged on Feb. 14.
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Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Police raids took place in Richmond, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Mission and Aldergrove.
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Vancouver officer charged with assault related to alleged incident at jail

Vancouver officer charged with assault related to alleged incident at jail

VICTORIA — Crown prosecutors in British Columbia say a Vancouver police officer has been charged with assault related to an alleged incident in 2023.
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VPD investigating suspected homicide: Vancouver man, 92, assaulted in alley before death

VPD investigating suspected homicide: Vancouver man, 92, assaulted in alley before death

Police have identified several suspects and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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'Whole house shook': Mystery explosion heard in Abbotsford, police investigating

'Whole house shook': Mystery explosion heard in Abbotsford, police investigating

People living in Abbotsford are looking for answers after a loud explosion on Thursday morning.
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Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Canada's overall population is older than ever. As more baby boomers retire in the coming years, policymakers will need to consider how they can meet the needs of an older population.
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