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B.C. man gets two years' prison for sexual touching of minor

B.C. man gets two years' prison for sexual touching of minor

Joshua Turner pleaded guilty to a charge that he engaged in sexual touching in Squamish between March 11 and March 20, 2021.
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B.C. judge rejects appeal of man on sex offender registry for assault, voyeurism

B.C. judge rejects appeal of man on sex offender registry for assault, voyeurism

Ali Aghasardar pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and one count of voyeurism in Vancouver Provincial Court on March 18, 2024.
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B.C. loosens lobbying rules, reducing transparency requirements

B.C. loosens lobbying rules, reducing transparency requirements

Province says the changes help non-profits, but experts warn the amendments are universal
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Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

Teacher in Greater Victoria School District charged with sexual exploitation: police

The teacher at the centre of the allegations taught at Mount Douglas Secondary and Oak Bay High, according to the Greater Victoria School District.
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Nanaimo bungee jumper injured after falling out of harness

Nanaimo bungee jumper injured after falling out of harness

The woman fell out of a harness attached around her ankles after reaching the lowest point of the jump, plunging about 10 feet into the river below, according to WildPlay.
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Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Bear spray attack on Victoria bus driver has union concerned about safety

Officers arrested the 15-year-old male suspect, who was later released and returned to his residence.
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Do you know how to properly yield to emergency vehicles in B.C.?

Do you know how to properly yield to emergency vehicles in B.C.?

B.C. does things a little differently, "whereas pretty much everywhere else in the world is just pull to the right."
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Les Leyne: Fumbled hiring of Eby adviser is under fire

Les Leyne: Fumbled hiring of Eby adviser is under fire

It’s the latest chapter in Michael Bryant’s extraordinary career path.
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Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report

Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report

Youth advocate: "I'm deeply disappointed by how the life satisfaction of children and youth in Canada is falling."
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'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

'Meaningful portfolio': Island MP Stephanie McLean named secretary of state for seniors

Stephanie McLean, a lawyer and former Alberta NDP MLA who represents Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, is "basically a junior minister," says University of Victoria political scientist Michael Prince.
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