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B.C. man catches employee cashing cheques multiple times

B.C. man catches employee cashing cheques multiple times

The person used mobile banking to deposit already cashed cheques into their account.
Here's what the 2023 homeless count for the Sunshine Coast had to say

Here's what the 2023 homeless count for the Sunshine Coast had to say

On March 3, 97 people experiencing homelessness were counted in the Gibsons and Sechelt areas. That point in time count of the unhoused showed an increase over 84 individuals counted in a similar process in 2020.
B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

B.C. adds 26K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms

Unemployment rose to 5.4 per cent last month: StatCan
Obituary: Betty L. Holland

Obituary: Betty L. Holland

'She had a wicked sense of humour right to the end and we will all miss her every second of forever.'
Obituary: Ernest 'Bruce' Wallis

Obituary: Ernest 'Bruce' Wallis

'Truly a "one of a kind" Bruce will be missed by all that loved him. Although his sense of humour and stories will long be remembered.'
B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

No use of street drugs will be allowed within six metres of building entrances and bus stops, as well as anywhere where children congregate
How ramping up drug testing could save lives

How ramping up drug testing could save lives

"Drug users need to be able to drop in somewhere to test their drugs any time, not have to plan for a week in advance," says Dana Larsen.
Crown seeks six-month jail term for Hastings racetrack corruption

Crown seeks six-month jail term for Hastings racetrack corruption

Darren Scott Young is a scapegoat for the racetrack and BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch problems preceding his arrival, lawyer says.
YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.
B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.