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Bail adjourned for B.C. man accused in baseball bat beating

Bail adjourned for B.C. man accused in baseball bat beating

Daniel Valleau is charged in connection with attacks at a Vancouver Canadian Tire store.
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Vancouver Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June

Vancouver Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board says a "full report" into a complaint about political motivations and arrest quotas for a crack down on crime in the Downtown Eastside will be delivered in June.
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Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre’s pen packs a punch, Carney’s signature keeps things calibrated

Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre’s pen packs a punch, Carney’s signature keeps things calibrated

A pseudoscientific look at how leadership styles show up in the strokes and slants of the federal leaders' signatures
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Man accused in Vancouver seawall stranger assault under house arrest

Man accused in Vancouver seawall stranger assault under house arrest

A Toronto woman was visiting Vancouver when she was attacked three times by a stranger.
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Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals
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B.C. retailers willing to jeopardize profit to buy outside U.S.: survey

B.C. retailers willing to jeopardize profit to buy outside U.S.: survey

The survey found 58% of small- and medium-sized businesses are already getting supplies from new sources, and most are doing it despite the fact it’s likely to come with a higher price tag.
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How many stranger assaults are happening in the City of Vancouver?

How many stranger assaults are happening in the City of Vancouver?

According to police, at least one person is being assaulted by a stranger every day.
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Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest at Parksville motel

Police watchdog investigating after woman injured during arrest at Parksville motel

Oceanside RCMP officers responded to an abandoned 911 call at about 8:40 p.m. on March 24 that originated from the woman’s room
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VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Board must look into an officer's allegation that arrest quotas have been issued as part of Mayor Ken Sim's "Task Force Barrage" initiative in the Downtown Eastside, British Columbia's police watchdog says.
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Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

Long-term U.S. tariffs could devastate Canada's energy sector, Deloitte warns

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.
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