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Police are once again asking for the public's help in locating Dominic Ethier

Police are once again asking for the public's help in locating Dominic Ethier

Squamish RCMP say the suspect is avoiding arrest.
Police watchdog probes incident where man hurt in Cowichan RCMP cells

Police watchdog probes incident where man hurt in Cowichan RCMP cells

The incident occurred while the man was being lodged in a cell at the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment in November 2021
Former pastor handed three-month conditional sentence for sex assault

Former pastor handed three-month conditional sentence for sex assault

In his sentencing decision, judge notes that Jason Zerbin was in a position of trust at the time of the offence and the teenage victim — a member of his congregation — was living far from home.
Inadequate elderly patient care cited in Surrey nurse discipline

Inadequate elderly patient care cited in Surrey nurse discipline

Sandeep Sarao inappropriately used four-point restraints on an elderly, vulnerable patient.
B.C. researcher looking to interview formerly incarcerated youth

B.C. researcher looking to interview formerly incarcerated youth

A Carleton University PhD candidate, originally from Prince George, is examining people's experiences with B.C.’s Youth Criminal Justice Act
Police recover $94,000 in stolen property from theft-for-drugs scheme

Police recover $94,000 in stolen property from theft-for-drugs scheme

A “dispatcher” would appraise stolen items over the phone and provide a value in drugs, and arrange for the exchange.
Mounties tight-lipped on whether body found in Kamloops-area murder probe

Mounties tight-lipped on whether body found in Kamloops-area murder probe

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Delta LNG plant fits in new energy framework: FortisBC

Delta LNG plant fits in new energy framework: FortisBC

Electricity demand of expanded Tilbury Island LNG plant equal to one-quarter of Site C dam
Indigenous rights, not mineral rights, B.C. First Nation tells court

Indigenous rights, not mineral rights, B.C. First Nation tells court

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government's outdated practice of granting mineral claims without Indigenous consent is a "continuation of the Crown's efforts the dismantle Gitxaala's society," a lawyer for the First Nation told a court.
Metro Vancouver bus stabbing considered terrorism, police say

Metro Vancouver bus stabbing considered terrorism, police say

"The amended charges relate to allegations the assaults where carried out for the Islamic State."