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B.C. moving company ordered to reimburse customer, pay damages

B.C. moving company ordered to reimburse customer, pay damages

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal found the moving company had "inaccurate weights" when it issued an invoice for a Vancouver-to-Nelson move.
'Very foreseeable problems': B.C.'s ambulance shortage to worsen, says union

'Very foreseeable problems': B.C.'s ambulance shortage to worsen, says union

The union representing B.C.'s paramedics and emergency dispatchers says it's no surprise the ambulance shortage is now impacting urban areas of the province.
Metro Vancouver university expands its zero-cost textbooks course offerings

Metro Vancouver university expands its zero-cost textbooks course offerings

It's the first program of its kind in Canada, and now it covers even more classes 📚
Ship that brought Sri Lankan refugees to B.C. broken up for scrap

Ship that brought Sri Lankan refugees to B.C. broken up for scrap

Those on board the MV Ocean Lady claimed to be fleeing persecution in Sri Lankan's civil war after their 45 days at sea. They said they had paid about $40,000 to be taken to a safe country such as Canada.
Accused in Vancouver gas station machete attack to plead not guilty

Accused in Vancouver gas station machete attack to plead not guilty

Much of the June 1 incident was caught on video.
B.C. scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

B.C. scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

Fishery officers said the man's commercial vessel had attempted to motor ahead of a killer whale pod several times, a practice known as "leap-frogging."
Opinion: There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

Opinion: There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

The impact of early childhood trauma on lifelong physical and mental health makes it urgent to invest in programs to support healthy pregnancies and stable, caring very early childhoods.
Opinion: Canadian immigration: We sponsor spouses — why not friends?

Opinion: Canadian immigration: We sponsor spouses — why not friends?

Canada’s immigration system should accept our chosen families and unconventional forms of love, such as friends with deep bonds.
Starlink satellite train leaves B.C. residents awestruck

Starlink satellite train leaves B.C. residents awestruck

A UBC astronomy professor believes a "space traffic management crisis" is brewing.
No gun licence for 'full patch' Hells Angel, B.C court agrees

No gun licence for 'full patch' Hells Angel, B.C court agrees

"I find that you represent the Hells Angels and are bound by rules that allow for violence and criminal acts, and that the police are your adversary," a firearms officer said.