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New trial ordered for former B.C. X-ray tech convicted of sexual assault

New trial ordered for former B.C. X-ray tech convicted of sexual assault

The court overturned the convictions saying the trial judge incorrectly admitted evidence from allegations with which Allen James Brooks had not been charged.
B.C. high court orders a new trial for former X-ray tech convicted of sexual assault

B.C. high court orders a new trial for former X-ray tech convicted of sexual assault

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man convicted of sexually assaulting two women has been granted a new trial after the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled the trial judge used inadmissible evidence to support a guilty verdict.
'Enough is enough': How the shooting in Nanaimo unfolded

'Enough is enough': How the shooting in Nanaimo unfolded

Clint Smith was shot while trying to retrieve tools stolen from his shop.
Vancouver hotel issues apology for discriminatory actions of employee

Vancouver hotel issues apology for discriminatory actions of employee

The organization demanded a public apology after a hotel employee stopped its member from using a washroom during an event in February, which the association says led to the man losing control of his bladder in front of onlookers.
'Walking skeletons': Charges considered in alleged B.C. puppy mill probe

'Walking skeletons': Charges considered in alleged B.C. puppy mill probe

The animals were allegedly being kept outside all day in sub-zero temperatures with no shelter.
Vancouver councillor refutes 'absolutely nonsense' suggestion he is pro-Beijing supporter

Vancouver councillor refutes 'absolutely nonsense' suggestion he is pro-Beijing supporter

Lenny Zhou: “I've always been criticizing the Chinese Communist Party.”
Prince George man shot and killed by police, IIO investigate

Prince George man shot and killed by police, IIO investigate

A Prince George man is dead after being shot by police Thursday after RCMP received a report at about 4:44 p.m. of a distraught man who was reportedly in the midst of a mental health crisis at the intersection of Highway 97 and WIllowcale Road.
Fatal shooting in Prince George, B.C., as RCMP respond to distraught man

Fatal shooting in Prince George, B.C., as RCMP respond to distraught man

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A distraught man has been shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Prince George, B.C. A statement from RCMP says the force has notified the independent B.C.
B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

VANCOUVER — RCMP in British Columbia say they've disrupted major organized crime groups that are flooding the streets with toxic drugs in two separate investigations involving "transnational" drug production and distribution operations.
Prince George homeless plan violates human rights, federal advocate says

Prince George homeless plan violates human rights, federal advocate says

Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle condemned the City of Prince George’s plan to centralize homeless campers at a single site.