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It's a public road, not a driveway, judge rules in lawsuit

It's a public road, not a driveway, judge rules in lawsuit

A roadway is a considered a public highway if it is a “travelled road” and the province has expended public money on maintenance. 
Delivery driver avoids jail time for Kelowna sexual assault

Delivery driver avoids jail time for Kelowna sexual assault

Hamid Al Dergham, 51, who has permanent resident status in Canada but is a Syrian citizen and came to this country five years ago, grabbed a Kelowna’s woman’s crotch and breasts and attempted to kiss her as the two sat on her backyard patio.
2,200-home development in south Nanaimo gets go-ahead

2,200-home development in south Nanaimo gets go-ahead

The Sandstone project is expected to have a 20-year phased build-out that includes plans for more than 2,000 new homes on 726 acres
Jail time for B.C. man who beat girlfriend at beach party

Jail time for B.C. man who beat girlfriend at beach party

Colton Wyatt Roy, 24, was sentenced Monday in Kamloops provincial court after pleading guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breaching release conditions.
Victoria councillor will not resign over letter about Israel-Hamas war

Victoria councillor will not resign over letter about Israel-Hamas war

Susan Kim faces calls to be censured after signing name on controversial letter.
Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

Richmond lawyer Hong Guo disbarred by Law Society of BC panel

A wide array of professional misconduct findings, from trust account violations to conflicts of interest and misleading investigators, had plagued Hong Guo's legal career.
Small claims warrant of arrest for Mayor Hurford cancelled

Small claims warrant of arrest for Mayor Hurford cancelled

After Mayor Armand Hurford attended court on Nov. 20, the warrant was cancelled and a new payment hearing was scheduled for January.
Star Trek actor makes appearance at Richmond-based blanket drive

Star Trek actor makes appearance at Richmond-based blanket drive

More than 4,800 blankets and warm clothes were donated to help those in need this winter
Another $5M winning lottery ticket sold in Greater Victoria

Another $5M winning lottery ticket sold in Greater Victoria

The winner hasn’t yet claimed the prize for the windfall ticket in Saturday’s 649 draw, which matched all six numbers
Impaired driver, 22, who rolled vehicle in Langford gets 90-day prohibition

Impaired driver, 22, who rolled vehicle in Langford gets 90-day prohibition

The driver of the vehicle, which flipped near Bear Mountain Parkway and Echo Valley Drive on Saturday night, received an immediate 90-day prohibition