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Couple face cruelty charges after 177 animals seized

Couple face cruelty charges after 177 animals seized

In a decision under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act this year, a panel was satisfied the animals seized were in distress, with the exception of two snakes.
Nanaimo to host record-holder for youngest female pilot to fly solo around world

Nanaimo to host record-holder for youngest female pilot to fly solo around world

Zara Rutherford, a Belgian-British aviator who achieved the feat at 19, is the featured speaker at the B.C. Aviation Council’s annual conference.
B.C. judge may force kidnapping accused to attend court

B.C. judge may force kidnapping accused to attend court

Duoth Techen Garkouth, 19, has refused to leave his cell for video court appearances five or six times.
Mixed-media artist prepares for June exhibition in qathet

Mixed-media artist prepares for June exhibition in qathet

Dreams, beauty and myth intertwined with a humorous dark side in paintings and poetry
B.C. teacher reprimanded for shooting joke

B.C. teacher reprimanded for shooting joke

The teacher must now complete a course on creating a positive learning environment.
Tuesday evening lower Sunshine Coast ferry schedule revised

Tuesday evening lower Sunshine Coast ferry schedule revised

Sailings between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale Tuesday May 14 will run on a revised schedule due to mechanical issue with one of the vessels that has since been repaired, according to a 4:37 p.m. news release. 
Role in suspected money laundering scheme nets B.C. lawyer suspension

Role in suspected money laundering scheme nets B.C. lawyer suspension

Richmond lawyer Spencer Owen May's improper legal work for alleged money launderers has landed him a two-month suspension following findings of professional misconduct.
Spy agency CSIS reveals 24 harassment investigations in annual report

Spy agency CSIS reveals 24 harassment investigations in annual report

"Culture change takes time, but I truly believe that we are making great strides towards the right path to becoming an organization that truly supports and respects all employees," says the chief human resources officer for CSIS in the report.
Sunshine Coast regional departments prepare for off-Coast forest fire calls

Sunshine Coast regional departments prepare for off-Coast forest fire calls

Should the Coast ever need to call in fire fighting resources from elsewhere, it might be areas that we have helped in the past that send firefighters and equipment our way, according to the SCRD's protective services manager. 
B.C. court to appoint lawyer for convicted killer's appeal

B.C. court to appoint lawyer for convicted killer's appeal

Yasmin Rashid was convicted in the Sept. 10, 2019 murder of Kyle Vincent Gabriel, 29, at a transition house for young adults.