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CBSA breached Iranian citizen’s rights, B.C. Supreme Court rules

CBSA breached Iranian citizen’s rights, B.C. Supreme Court rules

The individual was wanted in the U.S. for allegedly helping a terrorist-linked airline evade sanctions
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Williams Lake Stampede shooter gets nine years in jail

Williams Lake Stampede shooter gets nine years in jail

Less credit for time served prior to sentencing, Jordell Anthony Sellars has seven years and 10 days left to serve
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Speaker not welcome in Alberni Valley, says Tseshaht First Nation

Speaker not welcome in Alberni Valley, says Tseshaht First Nation

Tanya Gaw, founder of the group Action4Canada, was scheduled to speak at a Port Alberni restaurant on Tuesday, but the event was cancelled
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B.C. man pleads guilty again to setting fire to ex-partner's home

B.C. man pleads guilty again to setting fire to ex-partner's home

Grayson Jefferson, 37, was back in Kelowna court Thursday morning to plead guilty to arson damaging a property.
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B.C. man who injured cyclist in rock attack won't have criminal record, judge rules

B.C. man who injured cyclist in rock attack won't have criminal record, judge rules

Tyson Gregory Pentney, 29, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Thursday to one count of assault with a weapon.
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Twenty people arrested in three-day shoplifting crackdown at Johnson Street store

Twenty people arrested in three-day shoplifting crackdown at Johnson Street store

More than $25,000 in merchandise stolen from one retailer was recovered
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Judge allows new evidence into extradition case for ex-Mexican general

Judge allows new evidence into extradition case for ex-Mexican general

The former general fled to British Columbia four years ago and is living in the Burquitlam area of Coquitlam
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Burnaby apartment building owner loses appeal over $6M foreign buyer's tax bill

Burnaby apartment building owner loses appeal over $6M foreign buyer's tax bill

The numbered company that acquired a lowrise apartment building at 5978 Wilson Ave. in Metrotown in 2018 has lost a bid to have a $6-million foreign buyer's tax bill overturned.
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B.C. introduces crowd-sourcing mechanism to protect old-growth forests, more habitat

B.C. introduces crowd-sourcing mechanism to protect old-growth forests, more habitat

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is moving to protect more old-growth forests and critical habitat with a type of crowd-source funding. Premier David Eby says the government will work with the independent B.C.
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'Unpredictable' morning rush hour near YVR frustrates commuters

'Unpredictable' morning rush hour near YVR frustrates commuters

Motorists jumping the queue to get on Arthur Laing Bridge cause further traffic delays: Richmond driver
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