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Gelato? Car Washes? A peek at B.C. government credit card charges

Gelato? Car Washes? A peek at B.C. government credit card charges

Governments must dread the day they have to post their credit card charges online. With thousands of charges totalling in the millions of dollars, it's a sure bet someone will find something to highlight.
Court asked to toss complaint by man who allegedly threatened to blow up hospital

Court asked to toss complaint by man who allegedly threatened to blow up hospital

Man called Emotions Universe wants Islamophobia human rights case to go to full hearing
Networks launched to help the 40,000 Burnaby residents without a family doctor

Networks launched to help the 40,000 Burnaby residents without a family doctor

Some of the estimated 40,000 Burnaby residents who can’t find a family doctor could soon find easier access after the province announced it was setting up team-based networks designed to link patients with health services. B.C.
Two punches. Two Burnaby victims. The deadly consequences of bro culture.

Two punches. Two Burnaby victims. The deadly consequences of bro culture.

“Worrrrrldstaaaaaarrr!” You can easily find that word being shouted out if you just search “one-punch knockouts” on the internet. What comes up are hundreds of video compilations of people – mostly men, of course – getting laid out by a single punch.
Trump comments could help Meng defence, says Vancouver lawyer

Trump comments could help Meng defence, says Vancouver lawyer

Huawei CFO’s lawyers will likely build strategy around abuse-of-process accusations
New safety resources for craft brewers

New safety resources for craft brewers

WorkSafeBC has put together new safety resources for the craft brewing industry. Since the industry has grown so quickly in the last 10 years, tripling in size from 54 employers to 160, the provincial agency says there’s a risk of workplace hazards.
Richmond anti-racism award nominee accused of 'discriminating' against LGBTQ community

Richmond anti-racism award nominee accused of 'discriminating' against LGBTQ community

Edward Liu said he is not against anyone, but intends to have open discussions on policy
Richmond council supports online voting record

Richmond council supports online voting record

Richmond citizens might soon be able to check online how mayor and city councillors voted on issues.
Wife spent $1.5 million on slot machines, divorce case hears

Wife spent $1.5 million on slot machines, divorce case hears

Husband claims some money went to Cayman Island banks
B.C. broke a whopping 42 weather records yesterday and reached highs of 24.5°C

B.C. broke a whopping 42 weather records yesterday and reached highs of 24.5°C

A jaw-dropping 42 new record high temperatures were set across the province yesterday.