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Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors

Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Three men from Port Alberni, B.C., have been charged with sexual offences on minors, including trafficking of youth under 18 years old.
B.C. inquest hears of missed chance to avert starvation death of woman in home care

B.C. inquest hears of missed chance to avert starvation death of woman in home care

A former co-ordinator at the organization that oversaw Florence Girard's home care before she starved to death in October 2018 says "hindsight is 20/20" looking back at a missed opportunity to avert the tragedy.
Defence set to argue son not criminally responsible for mom's murder due to mental disorder

Defence set to argue son not criminally responsible for mom's murder due to mental disorder

Court heard this week that Ryan Elder, 30, gave a detailed account to police of how he killed mother Raymonde Elder by punching, stabbing and strangling her
How does New West plan to address cooling in rental buildings?

How does New West plan to address cooling in rental buildings?

2021 heat dome sparks action in New Westminster: ‘We know that it’s a matter of time before we have another one.’
Victoria police use-of-force data shows Indigenous 'overrepresentation'

Victoria police use-of-force data shows Indigenous 'overrepresentation'

B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner says it's planning to release the results of an inquiry into police use of force in the province later this year, but it's still crunching numbers in the meantime.
Political rally in Powell River outlines Conservative policies

Political rally in Powell River outlines Conservative policies

Pierre Poilievre fills Dwight Hall and annunciates his views on how he would lead the country
Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list

Professional association of B.C. bylaw workers releases cheeky top calls list

VANCOUVER — The Local Government Compliance and Enforcement Association of BC released a list of top "interesting, unique and funny calls" received by bylaw departments in the province last year.
Son confessed to mother's 2021 killing, trial hears

Son confessed to mother's 2021 killing, trial hears

Ryan Robert Elder described to police strangling his mother and stabbing her, a B.C. Supreme Court trial heard Tuesday
From swearing to lying to bullying: Report reviews how some Island police officers misbehaved

From swearing to lying to bullying: Report reviews how some Island police officers misbehaved

Misconduct included swearing at an officer during a traffic stop, filming a prisoner masturbating in a cell, and lying about their military service records
Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race

Elections BC hasn't called in RCMP as Conservatives seek police probe of Surrey race

Elections BC is conducting a review of the Surrey-Guildford race, where the NDP won by a razor-thin margin of 22 votes, giving the NDP a one-seat majority, but does not have a timeline for when it will be complete.