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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Intimate partner violence affects men too: A look at the prevalence and consequences

Intimate partner violence affects men too: A look at the prevalence and consequences

A new SFU study highlights the need for attention to this issue, which victims often ignore.
High court upholds damages in ICBC privacy breach involving shootings, arsons

High court upholds damages in ICBC privacy breach involving shootings, arsons

Former claims adjuster Candy Rheaume sold the private driver information of 78 ICBC policy holders for "nefarious purposes," Chief Justice Leonard Marchand said.
Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

Impaired driver in B.C. going double the limit and on his way to get child: police

NANAIMO — A man from Nanaimo, B.C., faces a driving suspension, a speeding ticket and allegations of impaired driving for passing an unmarked police vehicle going 120 kilometres an hour over the posted limit.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

TORONTO — Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to help adapt the teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" for the Broadway stage. Producers say the singer-songwriter from Mission, B.C.
Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after B.C. boat accident

LANGFORD — A man is missing after three people, including an infant, were thrown overboard in a boating accident on Finlayson Arm northwest of Victoria.