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Lawsuit claims Okanagan social worker had affair with client's husband, facilitated abuse

Lawsuit claims Okanagan social worker had affair with client's husband, facilitated abuse

Melanie Hatton alleges social worker Kirsten Belitzky “unlawfully” used her position at the Ministry of Children and Family Development to access Hatton’s file and share information with her abusive spouse, with whom Belitzky was having an affair.
Homeowners seek permission to build pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen on agricultural land

Homeowners seek permission to build pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen on agricultural land

Owners want to add a pool, outdoor kitchen and hot tub to their Old West Saanich property, which is in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

Wildfire research centre proposed in Kamloops

The proposed Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency would be headed up by Thompson Rivers University’s Dr. Mike Flannigan, a BC Research Chair, professor and renowned wildfire expert.
Three years in prison for man who tried to hold up Kamloops gas station with shotgun

Three years in prison for man who tried to hold up Kamloops gas station with shotgun

James Robert Levi Black, 28, was sentenced Tuesday in Kamloops provincial court after earlier pleading guilty to charges of robbery with a firearm and assault.
Kamloops mayor embarks on one-man investigation to identify source of city hall leaks

Kamloops mayor embarks on one-man investigation to identify source of city hall leaks

Reid Hamer-Jackson has himself been the subject of a number of investigations since last October's election.
'Nobody feels safe in Richmond': MLA Teresa Wat

'Nobody feels safe in Richmond': MLA Teresa Wat

Housing minister responds to BC United MLA saying they’ve created 514 affordable housing units in Richmond.
Former cop serving life sentence for murdering his North Van girlfriend denied parole

Former cop serving life sentence for murdering his North Van girlfriend denied parole

Brock Graham maintained his innocence for 12 years after killing Lynn Duggan, even after he murdered another woman and was jailed for that crime
Olympics flag football debut in L.A. could jumpstart sport development in B.C.

Olympics flag football debut in L.A. could jumpstart sport development in B.C.

Lacrosse, cricket, baseball and softball will return to the Games in 2028, as flag football and squash make Olympics premiere
Amazon contractor charged after unoccupied van hit, killed Surrey, B.C., woman

Amazon contractor charged after unoccupied van hit, killed Surrey, B.C., woman

SURREY, B.C. — A 25-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after an unoccupied cargo truck hit and killed a pedestrian in Surrey, B.C. Police say the woman was walking on the sidewalk on Dec.
Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

Alberta says Quebec pension model back on table in Canada Pension Plan exit debate

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is again considering using the Quebec investment model for a possible provincial pension plan, less than a week after Finance Minister Nate Horner announced the Quebec option had been scrapped.