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Jeremy Hainsworth

Jeremy Hainsworth

Jeremy came to Canada from the U.K. in 1971. He has worked across the media landscape from small-town B.C. newspapers to Vancouver’s big dailies and at The Calgary Herald as senior crime reporter. He has worked with The Canadian Press, Reuters and The Associated Press newswire services and was a Bloomberg News divisional foreign correspondent. A specialist in criminal/legal issues, Jeremy has been a frequent radio and TV news commentator.

Recent Work by Jeremy

B.C. strata ordered to remove $3K fines after Airbnb rentals

B.C. strata ordered to remove $3K fines after Airbnb rentals

Martin Fisher claimed he lost $20,236 in revenue for a rental he had to cancel and $1,347 for an Airbnb cancellation fee.
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B.C. man released on peace bond after repeatedly cursing at judge

B.C. man released on peace bond after repeatedly cursing at judge

Joseph Brian Denis Grenon was charged with mischief  uttering threats to two people at a Vancouver library branch Aug. 15, 2024.
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B.C. lottery pool members can't share $2M win, judge rules

B.C. lottery pool members can't share $2M win, judge rules

Mandeep Singh Maan's winning ticket, one he bought for $12, wasn't consistent with a group buy, a judge has ruled.
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B.C. couple loses bid for $2,500 wedding caterer refund

B.C. couple loses bid for $2,500 wedding caterer refund

Couple claimed restaurant staff ate $110 of reception ice cream
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Sexual misconduct allegations lead to limits on B.C. massage therapist

Sexual misconduct allegations lead to limits on B.C. massage therapist

The college stresses that allegations against Arthur DeLuis remain unproven unless admitted or determined by a discipline committee.
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B.C. man convicted of illegal sea cucumber fishing

B.C. man convicted of illegal sea cucumber fishing

Pacific sea cucumbers are highly prized in China and Hong Kong for their nutritional value and medicinal uses.
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B.C. tribunal rejects cash-and-beer deal in motor repair dispute

B.C. tribunal rejects cash-and-beer deal in motor repair dispute

Man allegedly made a partial payment by putting a Ziploc bag full of loonies, quarters, dimes, and nickels worth $140 in the other man’s mailbox.
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Accused B.C. bank fraudster denied bail after five releases

Accused B.C. bank fraudster denied bail after five releases

Manuel Schafer is accused of allegedly defrauded the Royal Bank of Canada of more than $5,000 Aug. 5, 2021.
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B.C. strata owners must apply for doorbell cameras, tribunal rules

B.C. strata owners must apply for doorbell cameras, tribunal rules

B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal orders on or pointing at common property to be removed under privacy laws.
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B.C. court replaces child sex abuse house arrest with jail time

B.C. court replaces child sex abuse house arrest with jail time

J.F.D.V. was convicted of sexual interference and sexual assault against his 12-year-old niece.
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