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Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay

Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay

BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate B.C. government supports says his office often hears about home-share providers who are exhausted and constantly in "crisis mode.
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Charges stayed in alleged assault linked to 'legendary' B.C. strip club

Charges stayed in alleged assault linked to 'legendary' B.C. strip club

Angela Rosario Ravina-Quispe's case involved more than 70 court dates with more than two dozen judges or justices of the peace and 13 Crown prosecutors.
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Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver mayors must fix their side-hustle dilemma

Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver mayors must fix their side-hustle dilemma

Mayors’ extra salaries are raising eyebrows – and frustrations
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B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

B.C. union leader says 'high probability' of dispute in public sector contract talks

The initial round of talks, now underway, cover a contract expiring on March 31 for more than 34,000 BCGEU member.
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'Keeping him off the streets': Repeat offender in B.C. pleads guilty to manslaughter

'Keeping him off the streets': Repeat offender in B.C. pleads guilty to manslaughter

Cody Mostat, who grew up in Powell River, was found dead in Langley in 2022.
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Accused in B.C. violence spree may be found not criminally responsible

Accused in B.C. violence spree may be found not criminally responsible

Kent Douglas Meades is charged with multiple assault and threat charges in connection with a Vancouver spree denounced by mayor police chief.
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Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year

Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year

VICTORIA — There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last year, a low not seen since predator statistics were first published online in 2011.
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Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024

Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024

VANCOUVER — Health authorities in British Columbia say nearly 500 people in the province received a life-saving organ transplant last year.
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Snowboarding Jan. 6 rioter still in B.C. custody after Trump pardon

Snowboarding Jan. 6 rioter still in B.C. custody after Trump pardon

VANCOUVER — An American man recently found guilty of rioting at the U.S. Capitol four years ago remains in immigration custody in British Columbia, even after being given a presidential pardon for his actions.
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Squamish RCMP investigating balaclava-wearing youth banging on doors

Squamish RCMP investigating balaclava-wearing youth banging on doors

Mounties say a ‘series of incidents’ has caused alarm and property damage.
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