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'Seagrass' allowed filmmaker to explore Japanese Canadian stories, family fractures

'Seagrass' allowed filmmaker to explore Japanese Canadian stories, family fractures

VANCOUVER — As Meredith Hama-Brown’s debut feature film “Seagrass” made waves during its festival run last fall, the Vancouver writer-director says she heard from many Japanese Canadians who thanked her for exploring a side of their experience rarely
Beedie clears legal hurdle in Kingsgate Mall lease dispute with school board

Beedie clears legal hurdle in Kingsgate Mall lease dispute with school board

Ryan Beedie: "All we've asked for is to have our day in court because it's a very significant issue for us."
Extradition hearing proceeds for ex-general wanted in Mexico

Extradition hearing proceeds for ex-general wanted in Mexico

The hearing was delayed from November after new evidence contained in a new supplemental record of the case arrived via diplomatic channels from the Mexican government.
Jewelry store break-in nets thousands in merchandise

Jewelry store break-in nets thousands in merchandise

Three people with their faces covered were seen in surveillance footage, and left in a dark green or black older-model pickup
Man arrested for robbing blind, homeless man in Vancouver, police say

Man arrested for robbing blind, homeless man in Vancouver, police say

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a 37-year-old man has been charged over accusations he robbed a blind, homeless man of his cane earlier this week.
Canfor mill worker dies 12 days after being electrocuted

Canfor mill worker dies 12 days after being electrocuted

Pipefitter Gary Lefebvre, 45, was injured in a Jan. 31 accident at Intercontinental Pulp Mill in Prince George
Swords returned to Prince George woman after weapons seizure

Swords returned to Prince George woman after weapons seizure

A pair of two-bladed sharpened swords, two airsoft pistols, and a can of bear spray have been returned to a Prince George woman, following an RCMP weapon seizure at a residence on Oct. 26, 2022.
Islanders step up to find contents of Alberta woman’s stolen suitcase

Islanders step up to find contents of Alberta woman’s stolen suitcase

The suitcase, left behind in a Parksville hotel parking lot, contained some beloved family belongings, including a plaid coat that belonged to Challaine Emerson’s late grandmother
Broken TV at Royal Jubilee Hospital finally expected to be fixed

Broken TV at Royal Jubilee Hospital finally expected to be fixed

Fate of other broken televisions in the patient care centre is still up in the air, amid a contract dispute between Island Health and TV-service provider HealthHub Solutions
Driver speeding in bus lane in North Vancouver is issued $1,500 fine

Driver speeding in bus lane in North Vancouver is issued $1,500 fine

VANCOUVER — RCMP in North Vancouver say a $1,500 fine was handed out to a driver caught speeding down a bus lane. Police credit the discreet and quick actions of an officer on a motorcycle for nabbing and ticketing a driver last October.