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B.C.'s police complaint commissioner to oversee VPD response to handcuffed judge

B.C.'s police complaint commissioner to oversee VPD response to handcuffed judge

VANCOUVER — The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner in B.C. says it has asked the Vancouver Police Board to review an incident that resulted in a former judge being handcuffed by its officers. An email from office says retired B.C.
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'Heartbroken': Politicians react to gravesite where remains of 215 children found

'Heartbroken': Politicians react to gravesite where remains of 215 children found

The Kamloops Indian Residential School operated between 1890 and 1978.
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Police will be in Sun Peaks this weekend as part of search for Ryan Shtuka

Police will be in Sun Peaks this weekend as part of search for Ryan Shtuka

The young Alberta man was last seen on Feb. 17, 2018, leaving a house party.
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Organized crime suspect arrested in West Van, thanks to barking dogs

Organized crime suspect arrested in West Van, thanks to barking dogs

Suspect wanted on firearms trafficking charges in Winnipeg
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Old-growth tree spotted rolling down B.C. highway was nearly saved by new harvesting rules

Old-growth tree spotted rolling down B.C. highway was nearly saved by new harvesting rules

The province has identified the origin of the spruce and when it was cut down
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Surrey mayor Doug McCallum dodges ‘friendly’ immunization challenge

Surrey mayor Doug McCallum dodges ‘friendly’ immunization challenge

McCallum asserts other public campaigns within city are working
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Judges can issue site-blocking orders, federal appeal court rules

Judges can issue site-blocking orders, federal appeal court rules

Civil rights watchdog fears freedom of expression problems
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B.C. moves up interval between first and second vaccine doses to eight weeks for 'most'

B.C. moves up interval between first and second vaccine doses to eight weeks for 'most'

Health officials unveil plans for shortening interval between first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses
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British Columbians can now get $5,600 to make their homes more energy efficient

British Columbians can now get $5,600 to make their homes more energy efficient

Possible retrofits could include solar panels, smart thermostats, a heat pump, more efficient windows or doors, LED lighting, air sealing and better insulation, or a more efficient, furnace, air conditioner or fridge.
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B.C. urged to push for Alaska cruise solution; new U.S. law allows ships to bypass Victoria

B.C. urged to push for Alaska cruise solution; new U.S. law allows ships to bypass Victoria

There's concern the Alaska Tourism Recovery Act, which allows large cruise ships to sail from Washington to Alaska without stopping in Canada, will become permanent.
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