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Some B.C. police oaths to sovereign unchanged 32 months after Queen's death

Some B.C. police oaths to sovereign unchanged 32 months after Queen's death

A May 6 ministerial order recognizing King Charles III in oaths has yet to take effect.
New Langford post-secondary campus to be named for former premier John Horgan

New Langford post-secondary campus to be named for former premier John Horgan

Royal Roads University is also raising funds for the John Horgan Entrance Award, which will provide up to $5,000 in financial support to new undergraduates at the Langford campus.
Victoria police officer committed misconduct in fatal shooting: retired judge

Victoria police officer committed misconduct in fatal shooting: retired judge

Wally Oppal ruled that Sgt. Ron Kirkwood should not have fired an ARWEN, which fires plastic projectiles, at Lisa Rauch when his vision was obscured by thick smoke.
Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama was spotted with her latest calf in Haro Strait northeast of Sidney Island on Wednesday, followed by several more sightings on Thursday.
How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion

How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion

As more people engage with posts about wildfires on social media, the government agency is trying a new approach to combat the spread of misinformation.
The LifeLabs strike is over. But the union isn't happy

The LifeLabs strike is over. But the union isn't happy

Blood tests and other lab work should be part of the public health-care system, says the BCGEU.
Police misconduct ruling in death of B.C. woman Lisa Rauch, killed by anti-riot round

Police misconduct ruling in death of B.C. woman Lisa Rauch, killed by anti-riot round

An adjudicator appointed by British Columbia's police watchdog has found a Victoria officer committed misconduct when he fired an anti-riot weapon at a woman in 2019, striking her in the head and killing her.
Randall Hopley poses 'high risk' to re-offend in sexual manner against child: parole board

Randall Hopley poses 'high risk' to re-offend in sexual manner against child: parole board

Seven special conditions and a residency condition were imposed on Randall Hopley to help "manage" his risk issues in the community. He was re-arrested this week, hours after being released from prison.
B.C. man faces criminal charges for withdrawing funds against a bank freeze order

B.C. man faces criminal charges for withdrawing funds against a bank freeze order

Yazan Al Homsi is part of a group of six Lower Mainland residents facing administrative charges for allegedly orchestrating a $46 million pump-and-dump scheme; now he faces criminal charges for allegedly disobeying a commission order
'Soup Nazi' actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack

'Soup Nazi' actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER — "Soup Nazi" actor Larry Thomas, best known for his guest role as a strict soup seller on the sitcom "Seinfeld," will be picking up his ladle again to raise money for victims of last month's attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival.