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First Nation 'shocked' by B.C.'s decision not to amend case based on new policy

First Nation 'shocked' by B.C.'s decision not to amend case based on new policy

VANCOUVER — The lawyer for a B.C. First Nation challenging the province in a land rights trial says the government's decision not to adjust the case based on its own new litigation directives "undermines the process of reconciliation.
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Cullen Commission won’t be reopened to hear about penny stock scams

Cullen Commission won’t be reopened to hear about penny stock scams

Probe into money laundering won’t return to look into related to alleged pump-and-dump stock fraud schemes, B.C.’s attorney general says.
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Illegal casino cases adjourned for two months

Illegal casino cases adjourned for two months

Three Lower Mainland men are accused of running an illegal gambling den.
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Appeal dismissed for man who hit cop in the head with a hammer

Appeal dismissed for man who hit cop in the head with a hammer

Edward Joseph Zaworski maintained he never intended to hit officer in the forehead
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BC Coroners Service reopening investigation into 2016 death of Okanagan woman

BC Coroners Service reopening investigation into 2016 death of Okanagan woman

While police initially thought her death was a tragic accident, her husband was charged with second-degree murder almost three years later.
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Economic and social initiatives inseparable in attracting workers, says B.C. jobs minister

Economic and social initiatives inseparable in attracting workers, says B.C. jobs minister

More jobs than people, according to Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery, Innovation
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B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week

B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has "low energy" two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.
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B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

VANCOUVER — British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last year's wildfires and flooding will receive $74 million in grant money to make up for the loss of shared gaming revenues, the province announced Thursday.
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B.C. First Nations to receive one-time $74 million grant for lost gaming revenue

B.C. First Nations to receive one-time $74 million grant for lost gaming revenue

Funding will help First Nations recover from the pandemic, fires and floods
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Hong Guo associate abused court process to 'extort' settlement: judge

Hong Guo associate abused court process to 'extort' settlement: judge

Businessman’s legal action over failed real estate deal based on “improper purposes,” BC Supreme Court justice rules
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