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First Nations group wants to intervene in human rights case against Vancouver police

First Nations group wants to intervene in human rights case against Vancouver police

VANCOUVER — The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs has launched an effort to gain intervener status in a human rights case involving an Indigenous man and his granddaughter over their treatment by Vancouver police while they tried to open a bank account.
B.C. ranks among highest in world in COVID-19 first-dose shots, say health officials

B.C. ranks among highest in world in COVID-19 first-dose shots, say health officials

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say the province ranks among the highest in the world in the number of people who have their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Here are 5 of the 'rattiest' disputes between B.C. landlords and tenants

Here are 5 of the 'rattiest' disputes between B.C. landlords and tenants

One tenant said they had cockroaches, mice and rats!
Tk'emlups chief says more unmarked graveyards will be found, pledges support for other First Nations

Tk'emlups chief says more unmarked graveyards will be found, pledges support for other First Nations

'We understand the deep wounds that these findings and investigations open up for survivors and intergenerational survivors'
Ex-casino CEO and actress wife plead guilty to vaccine scheme; fined $500

Ex-casino CEO and actress wife plead guilty to vaccine scheme; fined $500

Millionaire couple struck deal with prosecutor and does not apologize directly to First Nation
Band gathering experts, preparing budgets in wake of unmarked graves discovered in Kamloops

Band gathering experts, preparing budgets in wake of unmarked graves discovered in Kamloops

Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir says much of the work so far has involved outreach and having initial conversations about the findings.
8 people in B.C. got rich from Lotto Max — just not mega-rich

8 people in B.C. got rich from Lotto Max — just not mega-rich

The big prize went unclaimed
British Columbia police watchdog clears Terrace RCMP officers of wrongdoing in crash

British Columbia police watchdog clears Terrace RCMP officers of wrongdoing in crash

SURREY, B.C. — Two RCMP officers have been cleared of wrongdoing related to the fatal crash of an all-terrain vehicle in northwestern B.C.
Yes, the 2011 Stanley Cup riot 'kissing couple' are still together

Yes, the 2011 Stanley Cup riot 'kissing couple' are still together

Because at least one beautiful thing had to come out of that disaster.
Contaminants in generic drugs may cause long-term harm to DNA: B.C. researcher

Contaminants in generic drugs may cause long-term harm to DNA: B.C. researcher

VANCOUVER — Contaminants in some generic medications used to treat heart disease, diabetes and other common conditions could damage DNA, affect basic cell functions and increase the risk of cancer, suggests a study from the University of British Colu