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Ousted Greater Victoria school trustees take B.C. to court over firing

Ousted Greater Victoria school trustees take B.C. to court over firing

Nine Greater Victoria school trustees fired by the British Columbia government earlier this year have filed a court petition to get their jobs back. Education Minister Lisa Beare dismissed the entire elected board of School District No.
Man arrested for sexual and online offences targeting teen girls in Cranbrook, B.C.

Man arrested for sexual and online offences targeting teen girls in Cranbrook, B.C.

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Mounties in Cranbrook, B.C., say they have arrested a 20-year-old man for several sexual and online offences involving local teen girls.
Mud and trees rolled over road along B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

Mud and trees rolled over road along B.C.'s Okanagan Lake

KELOWNA, B.C. — A landslide has shut down Westside Road that runs along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake. DriveBC says the road is closed until further notice in both directions south of Denison Road about 13 kilometres east of West Kelowna.
West Vancouver mayor’s financial agent fined for accepting prohibited donation in 2022 election

West Vancouver mayor’s financial agent fined for accepting prohibited donation in 2022 election

It’s a ‘ridiculous’ penalty for a simple mistake, says Mayor Mark Sager
Fired Greater Victoria School Board petitions court for reinstatement

Fired Greater Victoria School Board petitions court for reinstatement

The board says in its petition that Education Minister Lisa Beare acted “with a collateral and improper purpose” to force the implementation of a school police-liaison officer program “without being seen to do so”
Man should get 4 years for pointing loaded gun at Burnaby officer's face: Crown

Man should get 4 years for pointing loaded gun at Burnaby officer's face: Crown

Jonathan Joshua Huete, 30, was arrested with a loaded handgun in the underground parkade of a Burnaby apartment highrise in February 2020.
B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

B.C. ends consumer carbon tax after marathon debate in legislature

British Columbia drivers are looking at the gas pumps for a sign of tax relief after the early-morning approval of legislation ending the carbon tax after 17 years.
Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

Police investigate 'suspicious' fires in three Langley, B.C., homes

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are investigating three separate house fires that broke out early Tuesday. Police say fire crews were first called at 3:15 a.m. to a fire in a home in the 19900 block of 76 Ave.
Vancouver Aquatic Centre losing its Olympic-sized pool after park board vote

Vancouver Aquatic Centre losing its Olympic-sized pool after park board vote

The 50-metre pool will be reduced to 25 metres following a Vancouver park board vote on Monday night.
Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Downtown Eastside stabbing case going to preliminary hearing

Ricky Martinez was fatally stabbed in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Sept. 28, 2023.