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VANCOUVER — Anthony Shim's coming-of-age drama "Riceboy Sleeps" is proving to be a hit on the festival circuit, taking home the Best Canadian Film Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

The man's lawyer says his client dealt with addiction and was struggling when he defrauded Costco.

After months of the silent treatment from the province, North Shore Rescue will now be allowed to use one of their most powerful tools at night.

The increases, which are tied to inflation, could total up to an extra $10,000 for MLAs, who earn $115,000 a year in basic compensation.

VANCOUVER — A bank robbery suspect is in custody following a nearly two-hour long standoff with Vancouver police. Police say around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, staff at a bank near Main Street and East Pender Street called 911 to report a robbery.

The major video game producer, which has a massive campus in Burnaby, is still a national marketing partner of Hockey Canada.

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The Metro Vancouver Regional District says a small wildfire sparked in a park last Saturday is now considered under control.

VICTORIA — A call by the Opposition BC Liberals to freeze provincial politicians' salaries as a show of solidarity with people struggling to make ends meet during inflationary times has found some traction with the New Democrat government.

Among other violations, the real estate brokerage failed to develop and maintain a written and ongoing training program for its staff on anti-money laundering.

A beautiful B.C. island was also ranked the fourth-best in North America.