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B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

B.C. lawyer loses misconduct appeal after shady real estate deals

The law society found the Richmond lawyer's clients were conducting transactions that were under "objectively suspicious circumstances."
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B.C. farmers plead for insurance policy change after orchards wrecked by hail

B.C. farmers plead for insurance policy change after orchards wrecked by hail

One farmer said his fruit is damaged almost 100 per cent from the hail storm.
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Tribunal finds B.C. woman drove into flooded road, denies damage claim

Tribunal finds B.C. woman drove into flooded road, denies damage claim

Following the November 2021 floods, a B.C. woman went to the Civil Resolution Tribunal in hopes of getting a $500 ICBC deductible returned and a collision taken off her driving record.
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Saanich considers requiring pets to be leashed in parks, dog owners voice alarm

Saanich considers requiring pets to be leashed in parks, dog owners voice alarm

Off-leash dogs under owner control currently allowed in parks; new policy would limit off-leash to designated areas
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Director of Madison Scott documentary says ‘don’t jump to conclusions’

Director of Madison Scott documentary says ‘don’t jump to conclusions’

Steven Scouller urges the public to allow RCMP the space to conduct their investigation
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B.C. couple fined $2,500 each for fraudulent ICBC claim

B.C. couple fined $2,500 each for fraudulent ICBC claim

Everyone pays the price for fraudulent ICBC claims, the judge said.
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The myth of increased transit violence

The myth of increased transit violence

Crime rates are actually down. But workers struggle to deal with the effects of social problems.
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B.C. man guilty of assault after attacking store owner over mask mandate during pandemic

B.C. man guilty of assault after attacking store owner over mask mandate during pandemic

"If [Smith] was asking Mr. Hay to leave because he was not wearing a mask, he was merely enforcing a public health order as he was required to do.”
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Vancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs

Vancouver council announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs

Vancouver councillors have approved the honorary street name of Komagata Maru Place for an iconic landmark in a move to redress a case of systemic discrimination that took place more than a century ago.
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B.C. teacher slapped with new suspensions

B.C. teacher slapped with new suspensions

The discipline follows incidents in the fall of 2021.
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