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'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

'Utter lack of remorse': Man sentenced for exploitation, sexual assault of teen sisters

Peter John Hooper’s pattern of befriending vulnerable girls, using illicit drugs with them and sexually abusing them points to the need for a lengthy prison sentence to protect the public, the judge said.
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Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

MONTREAL — He wasn't on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump's shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night's French-language debate.
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BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

BC Lottery Corporation issues warning of 'sophisticated' scams

The scams imitate B.C. casinos and trick individuals into providing their financial details on illegitimate websites.
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Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

Environment Canada warns winds on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver may cause damage

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for large sections of Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver as a low pressure centre approaches the coast.
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B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

B.C. Opposition law critic defies Rustad's request to delete 'zero graves' comment

The B.C. Conservatives' attorney general critic is defying Opposition Leader John Rustad's request to take down a social-media post saying there are “zero” confirmed child burial sites at the former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
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B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

Canada's C-Tow was awarded the legal fees after winning trademark case against the 'confusingly similar' named U.S. company Sea Tow
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'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

'We have not made any recent changes': Google looks to update B.C.'s 'state park' label on maps

Provincial parks around Metro Vancouver have been labelled a 'state park' on Google Maps.
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N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he is withdrawing amendments to a bill that would have allowed his government to fire the province’s auditor general without cause and veto the public release of her reports.
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How this Lower Mainland couple was 'shocked' to learn they're $675K richer

How this Lower Mainland couple was 'shocked' to learn they're $675K richer

Raymond Bailey and Beverley Poitras are looking forward to "relaxing."
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Court rejects B.C. financial officer’s bid for benefits after he refused vaccine

Court rejects B.C. financial officer’s bid for benefits after he refused vaccine

Federal judge upholds denial of benefits for B.C. government worker fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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