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Ex-B.C. stock promoter Avtar Dhillon sentenced to prison for fraud in U.S.

Ex-B.C. stock promoter Avtar Dhillon sentenced to prison for fraud in U.S.

Former B.C. medical doctor turned stock promoter once teamed up with a cousin convicted of drug trafficking to launch a Canadian medical marijuana company.
B.C. premier says feds and premiers have right-left strategy to tackle Trump tariffs

B.C. premier says feds and premiers have right-left strategy to tackle Trump tariffs

A meeting last week between the premiers and Trudeau discussed Canada's diversity of representation, and how it could bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks.
B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency

B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency

VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province's 911 emergency service after complaints about escalating costs and lack of transparency.
One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

Investors accounted for almost 40 per cent of Kelowna condo buyers in 2019
Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver

Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in Metro Vancouver, cancelling flights and creating potentially hazardous travel conditions.
Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows

VANCOUVER — When BC Place stadium announced a ban on loose objects and large bags for Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in Vancouver, it put some Swifties in a bind — what to do with the hundreds of friendship bracelets that are traditionally swapped at
Drug-trafficking conviction overturned due to involvement of VicPD officer

Drug-trafficking conviction overturned due to involvement of VicPD officer

Former VicPD officer Robb Ferris was a key witness at the trial of Horst Schirmer, but has since been found to have committed misconduct
B.C. man awarded $2,379 for lost airline bag

B.C. man awarded $2,379 for lost airline bag

Paul Philps flew WestJet from Toronto to Vancouver via Calgary on Nov. 18, 2022.
Suspect arrested in downtown Vancouver stranger assault: police

Suspect arrested in downtown Vancouver stranger assault: police

VANCOUVER — Police say they've arrested a suspect five days after an unprovoked assault in downtown Vancouver.
Everything you need to know if you are travelling to Vancouver for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

Everything you need to know if you are travelling to Vancouver for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

Get tips on making your trip smoother...however you come to the city.