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Crane accidents 'a huge concern' after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver

Crane accidents 'a huge concern' after fourth incident in Metro Vancouver

WorkSafeBC has said there were 22 incidents involving tower cranes from 2019 to 2023, including the Kelowna collapse.
7.7% tax increase in New West – now it’s time to work on the 2025 budget

7.7% tax increase in New West – now it’s time to work on the 2025 budget

How do New Westminster’s property taxes stack up to other Metro Vancouver cities? City councillor wants to know
'We started to panic’: Lost Whistler skiers share survival story

'We started to panic’: Lost Whistler skiers share survival story

A group of lost skiers had to decide to spend the night on the mountain or hike for nine hours in deep snow. 
B.C. lawyers slam Alberta's transgender policies

B.C. lawyers slam Alberta's transgender policies

"Discrimination used to be against the law," lawyers said. "But the Alberta government doesn't care."
Canadian court partially allows appeal from extradited Thai banker

Canadian court partially allows appeal from extradited Thai banker

Rakesh Saxena siphoned off tens of millions of dollars from the now-defunct Bangkok Bank of Commerce, helping precipitate the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
B.C. home insurance prices surge 7.63% in one year, says report

B.C. home insurance prices surge 7.63% in one year, says report

Climate change, severe weather events putting pressure on home insurance prices, according to My Choice Financial Inc.
Eight years in prison for man involved in B.C. home invasion

Eight years in prison for man involved in B.C. home invasion

Fred Doe is one of three people convicted in the invasion of an East Vancouver home in the middle of the night where the occupants received life-changing injuries.
Report: Canucks could flip Lindholm to Bruins to enable Guentzel trade

Report: Canucks could flip Lindholm to Bruins to enable Guentzel trade

Could the Canucks trade Elias Lindholm to the Boston Bruins just over a month after acquiring him from the Calgary Flames?
Court tosses former B.C. 911 dispatcher's 'systemic bullying' case

Court tosses former B.C. 911 dispatcher's 'systemic bullying' case

Kelowna RCMP civilian's class-action lawsuit struck down for technical reasons.
Canucks trade targets and rumours at the 2024 NHL trade deadline

Canucks trade targets and rumours at the 2024 NHL trade deadline

What do the Canucks need at the trade deadline and which players have been connected to the Canucks in rumours?