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Crown suggests accused in mother's death faked delusions to avoid culpability

Crown suggests accused in mother's death faked delusions to avoid culpability

A doctor who assessed Ryan Elder on the day of his arrest did not notice symptoms of psychosis, a B.C. Supreme Court trial heard Thursday.
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Former Burnaby Mountie new face of B.C.'s homicide squad

Former Burnaby Mountie new face of B.C.'s homicide squad

Sgt. Freda Fong says her goal in her new post as IHIT spokesperson is 'to be a voice for victims in the pursuit of justice.'
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U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

Any rise in electricity prices would be subject to a transparent regulatory process and won't be felt instantly, said B.C.'s energy minister.
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Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog

Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog

VICTORIA — British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he's satisfied the provincial government has fixed a problem that shortchanged caregivers of children with disabilities by nearly $1.2 million in federal funding.
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B.C. dentist awarded $1.4M after life-altering car crash

B.C. dentist awarded $1.4M after life-altering car crash

Witness testified Victoria dentist could lose up to $6M in revenue if he worked until 65.
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B.C. school principal suspended after duct-taping student to seat

B.C. school principal suspended after duct-taping student to seat

School principal should know duct-taping a student to a chair was inappropriate, B.C. Commissioner for Teacher says
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Delta councillor wants fence at U.S.-Canadian border taken down

Delta councillor wants fence at U.S.-Canadian border taken down

The City of Delta installed a fence for a short distance near English Bluff Road to keep people from wandering across the border.
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Divorce, child custody costs key concerns for B.C. lawyers' 'justice agenda'

Divorce, child custody costs key concerns for B.C. lawyers' 'justice agenda'

The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch has proposed several changes that can improve court access and affordability for the public, especially minorities and low-income individuals
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Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Canadians behind Oscar-nominated residential school doc 'Sugarcane' hope to ‘illuminate the truth’

Ed Archie NoiseCat says he's excited his son Julian Brave NoiseCat's documentary about a residential school in Canada has been nominated for an Oscar — and he hopes the recognition will bring more awareness about the abuses committed there.
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Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured

Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting in British Columbia's northeast that left one person dead and another injured.
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