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'Not a victimless crime': Campbell River man gets 13 months for possessing child sex-abuse images

'Not a victimless crime': Campbell River man gets 13 months for possessing child sex-abuse images

Leslie Harold Hamilton is prohibited from attending public parks, swimming pools, daycares, school grounds, playgrounds or community centres for five years.
BC Hydro cryptic about crypto mining electricity use

BC Hydro cryptic about crypto mining electricity use

BC Hydro censored load statistics about crypto mining, coal mining and chemicals from a November 2022 briefing note
B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

B.C. Crown says bail policy changes need to come from federal government

VICTORIA — A snapshot of bail hearings in British Columbia shows only about a quarter of repeat offenders were kept in custody until their trial for violent offences.
Vancouver man convicted on child sex charges fires lawyer

Vancouver man convicted on child sex charges fires lawyer

The judge earlier said the man's testimony was "entirely unbelievable and bordered on preposterous."
'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

'Oh my goodness': Cougar seen with dead deer in B.C. family's driveway

At least two cougar sightings were reported near Royal Roads University in Colwood on Sunday morning.
Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

Indigenous leaders want changes to B.C. cannabis laws, others call for level playing field

"First Nations businesses also continue to be challenged by excessive taxation and onerous regulations," said BC Assembly of First Nations in a statement.
Hockey team full of comics helps B.C. mothers in need

Hockey team full of comics helps B.C. mothers in need

The Jokers Hockey Club stopped by an addictions and recovery centre for mothers to help with some heavy lifting and to provide some comedic relief.
Hospital Appeal Board rules Kelowna doctor received 'differential adverse treatment' by IH

Hospital Appeal Board rules Kelowna doctor received 'differential adverse treatment' by IH

A local ophthalmologist has won the right to be able to perform retinal surgeries at Kelowna General Hospital, following a judgment from the Hospital Appeal Board.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation urges banks to stop financing Trans Mountain Expansion Project

Tsleil-Waututh Nation urges banks to stop financing Trans Mountain Expansion Project

The project requires an additional $10 billion in funding as overall costs balloon to $31 billion
Northern B.C. screenwriter pens feature length horror movie

Northern B.C. screenwriter pens feature length horror movie

Meg Turner, who grew up in Fort St. John, wrote the new horror film Organ Trail