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Crown and defence agree on jail for Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer over Richmond condo torture

Crown and defence agree on jail for Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer over Richmond condo torture

Both sides differ on the length of the sentence that should be given to Taymour Aghtai
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'So Canadian': Beaver brought to safety after stopping traffic on Vancouver Island

'So Canadian': Beaver brought to safety after stopping traffic on Vancouver Island

A very well-fed beaver brought traffic to a halt in Mill Bay.
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Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Anyone who sees Franklin Cook, 27, is asked to call 911
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Port exports on track for 'record year' in 2023 following contraction in 2022

Port exports on track for 'record year' in 2023 following contraction in 2022

Volumes of grain, potash and coal shipped through North Vancouver terminals are all soaring, in part due to world events
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Vancouver fire captain awarded $1.5M after being rear-ended

Vancouver fire captain awarded $1.5M after being rear-ended

The bulk of the award is $1.02 million for loss of future earning capacity with $280,000 awarded for future care.
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Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air

Electric plane could be flying between Island, mainland in two years: Harbour Air

The company is hoping the plane, at Victoria Harbour until Wednesday, will grab the attention of the federal government and convince it to contribute funds.
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Law Society of B.C. moves to discretionary reporting standards for disciplined lawyers

Law Society of B.C. moves to discretionary reporting standards for disciplined lawyers

Lawyers who are disciplined will now have their actions or misconduct publicized in a manner that's discretionary to the Law Society of B.C.'s executive director, who maintains the society website will remain the 'primary' method
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Burnaby council approves alcohol in parks program

Burnaby council approves alcohol in parks program

Beginning around June, parkgoers can enjoy drinking some adult beverages in select parks around Burnaby.
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Woman should get 16-18 years for courtroom knife, hammer attack: Crown

Woman should get 16-18 years for courtroom knife, hammer attack: Crown

"Even when I was laying on the court floor bleeding, she was saying, 'It's her fault. It’s her fault.'"
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Not guilty plea expected in Vancouver Chinatown fatal stabbing

Not guilty plea expected in Vancouver Chinatown fatal stabbing

Nikolai Sugak, 32, was found gravely injured near West Pender and Carrall Streets and died shortly after
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