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RCMP tried to breathalyze B.C. man after breaking his leg, court claim says

RCMP tried to breathalyze B.C. man after breaking his leg, court claim says

The man later received a letter from the government, stating he had a reasonable excuse not to give a breath sample, according to court documents.
Grade 4 youngsters hurt, recovering, as car veers onto sidewalk at UBC

Grade 4 youngsters hurt, recovering, as car veers onto sidewalk at UBC

VANCOUVER — Three Grade 4 youngsters on a school outing are recovering from injuries after RCMP say they were hit by a car that veered onto the sidewalk at the University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus.
Vancouver realtor loses licence after allegedly tearing down Chelsea Poorman posters

Vancouver realtor loses licence after allegedly tearing down Chelsea Poorman posters

"Immediate action" was taken by the realty company that employed the Vancouver man.
15 people charged with criminal contempt over pipeline protest, 10 others await fate

15 people charged with criminal contempt over pipeline protest, 10 others await fate

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says 15 people are being charged with criminal contempt of court following protests last fall over a natural gas pipeline being built near Houston in northern B.C.
Man arrested after random gas station attack in Vancouver, police say

Man arrested after random gas station attack in Vancouver, police say

VANCOUVER — Police say they're investigating an apparent random attack that left a 67-year-old man with serious stab wounds and others shaken after being chased with a machete.
Mom questions response when son struck by vehicle after getting off school bus

Mom questions response when son struck by vehicle after getting off school bus

Hudson Judas was the final student off the school bus last Friday and was crossing the street in a crosswalk near Royal Roads University when a passing vehicle struck him.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority implements expanded whale protection corridor

This will be the largest area of coverage by the program since its inception.
B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

The Edinburgh-based association claimed in a court action that the use of the word "scotch" misleads consumers into believing the product is distilled and matured in Scotland.
Update: Vancouver, Richmond companies' spot prawns recalled due to potential norovirus contamination

Update: Vancouver, Richmond companies' spot prawns recalled due to potential norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency suspects some of Tri-Star Seafood's and DeLuxe Seafood Vancouver's products are connected to an outbreak
'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson has released a report on what he calls a "disturbing" case in which federal benefits intended for the family of a disabled Indigenous girl were instead kept in the province's coffers for almost three years.