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Vancouver police officer is suspended and faces drug, theft, breach of trust charges

Vancouver police officer is suspended and faces drug, theft, breach of trust charges

VANCOUVER — Criminal charges related to theft, breach of trust and drugs have been laid against a Vancouver police officer. The department says Const.
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Speculation tax increased long-term rentals in B.C., raised $88 million: ministry

Speculation tax increased long-term rentals in B.C., raised $88 million: ministry

VICTORIA — The Ministry of Finance says data from British Columbia's tax targeting property speculators shows it has helped increase the number of long-term rentals in the province.
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Driver critically injured, pet killed in suspected impaired crash in central B.C.

Driver critically injured, pet killed in suspected impaired crash in central B.C.

VAVENBY, B.C. — Impaired driving may have played a part in a crash in central British Columbia that critically injured the driver of one SUV and killed one of several dogs riding in a second vehicle.
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Three units at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver linked to COVID-19 outbreak: memo

Three units at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver linked to COVID-19 outbreak: memo

VANCOUVER — Officials at St. Paul's Hospital in downtown Vancouver confirm a COVID-19 outbreak has spread to two more units at its cardiac centre. In a memo to staff, the director of the St.
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Change needed for access, outreach: B.C. police complaints commissioner

Change needed for access, outreach: B.C. police complaints commissioner

VANCOUVER — Accessibility to British Columbia's municipal police complaints process can and should be improved, its commissioner says, as the office faces criticism from both legal advocates and the head of Vancouver's police union.
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Update: Richmond's 2nd fatal shooting this week linked to gang conflict, investigators say

Update: Richmond's 2nd fatal shooting this week linked to gang conflict, investigators say

A male victim in his 20s died in a Richmond residence on Saturday evening.
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Wind warning issued for all of B.C.'s coast except Vancouver and Victoria (though it'll still get gusty)

Wind warning issued for all of B.C.'s coast except Vancouver and Victoria (though it'll still get gusty)

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for almost all of B.C.'s coast, except the Lower Mainland and southern tip of Vancouver Island.
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Another COVID-19 case at Richmond Shoppers Drug Mart

Another COVID-19 case at Richmond Shoppers Drug Mart

An employee was tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Former adjuster sentenced to two years' jail after stealing over $420K from ICBC

Former adjuster sentenced to two years' jail after stealing over $420K from ICBC

Former claims adjuster deposited phony cheques to fund gambling addiction
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Canucks cancel practice because of possible COVID-19 exposure

Canucks cancel practice because of possible COVID-19 exposure

Uh oh
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