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Investigation in limbo of N.S. police actions in wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun

Investigation in limbo of N.S. police actions in wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's police watchdog is awaiting word on whether another oversight agency will investigate potential police misconduct in the wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun — five years after a probe was promised.
B.C. bar owner convicted of sex assault challenges liquor licence cancellation

B.C. bar owner convicted of sex assault challenges liquor licence cancellation

Vancouver's Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro and Bar owner Chih Hwa Leo Chow said he's appealing his conviction of the sexual assault of a woman then aged 21.
'It's not sad tears, it's happy tears': Metro Vancouver man wins largest lottery in Canadian history

'It's not sad tears, it's happy tears': Metro Vancouver man wins largest lottery in Canadian history

He's been handed a cheque for $80 million.
Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

The men, who range in age from 40 to 54, are all from the Lower Mainland.
Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two males, ages 16 and 17, were arrested last week.
Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting, says real estate data firm

Right now, buying may be cheaper than renting, says real estate data firm

Falling rates mean mortgage payments can beat rents for similar units, says Zonda Urban.
Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document

Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document

The investigation had triggered allegations from Conservative Leader John Rustad in the legislature that the government began an investigation into February's leak "instead of thanking the whistleblower."
Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Passwords for even trivial accounts such as Netflix matter. Every little piece of information — your name, phone number, email can be used to gain access to other details.
Mario Canseco: What’s keeping Canadians up at night? Increasingly, it’s politics

Mario Canseco: What’s keeping Canadians up at night? Increasingly, it’s politics

Fewer than four in 10 Canadians get enough rest, and nearly half are losing sleep over money, politics and personal stress, according to Research Co. polling
Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

Hoping to take a ferry this summer? Best to plan ahead, says B.C. Ferries

B.C. Ferries carried a record-breaking nine million passengers over 102,000 trips last summer. With more Canadians travelling locally this year, it’s a trend they expect to continue.