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Former pastor handed three-month conditional sentence for sex assault

Former pastor handed three-month conditional sentence for sex assault

In his sentencing decision, judge notes that Jason Zerbin was in a position of trust at the time of the offence and the teenage victim — a member of his congregation — was living far from home.
'Didn't throw urine': B.C. man on peace bond after alleged sister assault

'Didn't throw urine': B.C. man on peace bond after alleged sister assault

The defence lawyer said the man threw water on his sister when he found her in his room with an electrician.
Watch: Orcas breach in Howe Sound off of Squamish

Watch: Orcas breach in Howe Sound off of Squamish

A reminder that all watercraft are required to maintain a minimum distance of 400 metres from all killer whales in all southern B.C. coastal waters.
'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

'I chose to fast with Farhaan so he doesn't feel alone': How this 'interfaith' Metro Vancouver couple observes Ramadan

"I developed a crush on him but I closed that door due to our religious differences, so I crushed in silence for three years."
B.C. researcher looking to interview formerly incarcerated youth

B.C. researcher looking to interview formerly incarcerated youth

A Carleton University PhD candidate, originally from Prince George, is examining people's experiences with B.C.’s Youth Criminal Justice Act
Police recover $94,000 in stolen property from theft-for-drugs scheme

Police recover $94,000 in stolen property from theft-for-drugs scheme

A “dispatcher” would appraise stolen items over the phone and provide a value in drugs, and arrange for the exchange.
Mounties tight-lipped on whether body found in Kamloops-area murder probe

Mounties tight-lipped on whether body found in Kamloops-area murder probe

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Delta LNG plant fits in new energy framework: FortisBC

Delta LNG plant fits in new energy framework: FortisBC

Electricity demand of expanded Tilbury Island LNG plant equal to one-quarter of Site C dam
Indigenous rights, not mineral rights, B.C. First Nation tells court

Indigenous rights, not mineral rights, B.C. First Nation tells court

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government's outdated practice of granting mineral claims without Indigenous consent is a "continuation of the Crown's efforts the dismantle Gitxaala's society," a lawyer for the First Nation told a court.
Canadian clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

Canadian clothing retailer Aritzia entangled in copyright lawsuit

A U.S. toy creator says its hand-held fidgets have become sculptures for Vancouver-based Aritzia — an alleged violation of copyright law.