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British Columbia ‘Disgraced’ police officer’s role dooms charges in $30M drug bustAfter seizing $30 million in drugs, cash and weapons three years ago, Victoria police heralded charges against what they claimed were three members of an organized fentanyl trafficking ring, including a paroled murderer. Today, the case lies in tatters.Continue Reading

British Columbia People living in the region can expect more extreme heat, poorer air quality because of wildfire smoke, more storms and flooding and longer periods of drought, according to a new Vancouver Coastal Health report. Vancouver Coastal Health residents can expect to experience more extreme heat, flooding, drought: reportCBCContinue Reading

British Columbia New Indigenous heist movie focuses on repatriation of belongingsFilmed in Duncan, B.C., on the traditional territory of the Cowichan people, The Great Salish Heist follows an Indigenous archaeologist determined to return sacred belongings to their home. The Great Salish Heist delivers action, comedy and a deeper message aboutContinue Reading

British Columbia The funds will help expand home and community care, improve access to palliative and end-of-life services and improve the quality of long-term care, the federal and provincial health ministers announced Monday. Seniors’ advocate says funding welcomed as B.C. is among the few provinces that charge for home careTheContinue Reading

British Columbia The 50th Anniversary of the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade took place in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown neighbourhood Sunday.  Organizing committee drew criticism for initially excluding 2SLGTBQ+, community groups from marchingCBC News · Posted: Feb 11, 2024 3:44 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago People perform a dragon dance during the 50thContinue Reading

British Columbia Sparse snowpack and ongoing drought are starting to impact summer events across the province, with some organizers making changes to scheduling or cancelling their events outright. Snow levels currently below normal, according to B.C. River Forecast Centre, raising risk of wildfireShaurya K Kshatri · CBC News · Posted: Feb 10,Continue Reading

WARNING: This story contains details about suicide and sexual extortion.  A computer screen and nearly 10,000 kilometres stood between Jordan Demay and the two Nigerian brothers accused of hounding the Michigan teen to suicide in March 2022. Demay’s mother believes Samson and Samuel Ogoshi probably never expected they’d have toContinue Reading

British Columbia Two community groups, including one representing 2SLGBTQ+ people of Asian descent, say they’ve been excluded from Vancouver’s Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown this weekend. Lunar New Year For All says no reason for rejection; ‘political activism’ cited against Chinatown Together Chuck Chiang · The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 09, 2024Continue Reading

British Columbia Surrey RCMP say they have arrested two 16-year-olds in relation to an investigation into a shooting last week at the home of a Sikh activist. Surrey RCMP say firearms and electronic devices seized during investigation into Feb. 1 shooting Jason Proctor · CBC News · Posted: Feb 08,Continue Reading