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Police watchdog wants review of B.C.'s officer's punishment for 'predatory' actions

Police watchdog wants review of B.C.'s officer's punishment for 'predatory' actions

VICTORIA — B.C.'s police complaint commissioner has ordered a review of the discipline handed out to an officer over sexual misconduct claims, saying the punishment didn't fit the seriousness of the sexual allegations that were "predatory in nature.
Police say man charged with impersonating a dental hygienist could be at it again

Police say man charged with impersonating a dental hygienist could be at it again

Police said Wednesday that there are “reasonable and probable grounds” to believe the man is trying to work again while unqualified.
Talks fail to avert Vancouver transit strike, paralyzing bus and SeaBus service

Talks fail to avert Vancouver transit strike, paralyzing bus and SeaBus service

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver has been left without most bus services and SeaBus after weekend talks between transit supervisors and the Coast Mountain Bus Company broke down without a deal.
Prince George photographer Chuck Chin dies at age 73

Prince George photographer Chuck Chin dies at age 73

Former pulp mill worker used social media to turn his passion for photos into a full-time unpaid occupation that connected people to his immaculate art
Hearings for Coastal GasLink protesters to resume in June

Hearings for Coastal GasLink protesters to resume in June

Abuse of process applications alleging excessive force by the RCMP during their arrests and unfair treatment in custody, have been filed by Sleydo, also known as Molly Wickham, Shaylynn Sampson, and Corey Jocko.
Bear and cub sighted near Elk Lake home

Bear and cub sighted near Elk Lake home

Seen on Brookleigh Road near Hamsterly Beach; appear to be non-aggressive.
Union warns SkyTrain could shut down too as deadline for Vancouver bus strike looms

Union warns SkyTrain could shut down too as deadline for Vancouver bus strike looms

VANCOUVER — The union representing SkyTrain employees in Metro Vancouver says it's prepared to shut down all services Monday in solidarity with bus supervisors as a deadline to resolve a dispute with Coast Mountain Bus Company looms.
Spill from heating-oil tank being diverted from Gorge Waterway

Spill from heating-oil tank being diverted from Gorge Waterway

An oil leak from a heating oil tank located on Songhees Nation land is being contained and diverted away from the Gorge Waterway.
Metro Vancouver issues air quality bulletin after noxious smell triggers complaints

Metro Vancouver issues air quality bulletin after noxious smell triggers complaints

VANCOUVER — Officials in Metro Vancouver fielded about 100 complaints about a putrid smell permeating British Columbia's Lower Mainland on Sunday, prompting the regional federation of municipalities to issue an air quality bulletin for the area.
West Vancouver student dubbed one of the world’s brightest by Johns Hopkins Centre

West Vancouver student dubbed one of the world’s brightest by Johns Hopkins Centre

11-year-old Nicolas Ramirez Taake from West Bay Elementary in West Vancouver has been honoured for his exceptional performance in the Johns Hopkins Talented Youth Talent Search