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B.C. lawyer who wired $2.6M to Dubai for client hit with more sanctions

B.C. lawyer who wired $2.6M to Dubai for client hit with more sanctions

Neal Burton Wang faces discipline from the Law Society of BC after being caught moving millions of dollars through his trust account, to a company in Dubai, according to a 2023 tribunal ruling
'It's a real ego booster': Port Moody man putting his face on the line at beard-growing competition

'It's a real ego booster': Port Moody man putting his face on the line at beard-growing competition

Port Moody construction worker Kyle Desjarlais has been cultivating his 14-inch beard and complementary moustache for 10 years
Court approves buffer zone ahead of expected protests at Vancouver Sikh temple

Court approves buffer zone ahead of expected protests at Vancouver Sikh temple

The society that runs the Ross Street Gurdwara it expects 'intense protests' at two 'consular camps' scheduled this month after the RCMP made allegations about Indian officials' involvement in criminal activity in Canada.
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver homeowners are set to pay anywhere from 20.9 per cent to 41 per cent more for their share of regional government expenses; the higher costs will be incorporated into one's property tax bill in 2025
B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

B.C. trans basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

Basketball was Harriette Mackenzie's safe space growing up. She knew from an early age that she was different, and the court was where she could escape. “I didn’t have a lot of times when I didn’t feel very burdened or sad.
Mario Canseco: Tale of two big cities reshapes B.C. politics

Mario Canseco: Tale of two big cities reshapes B.C. politics

Surrey and Vancouver reveal the challenges for parties navigating the province’s diverse priorities
Popular B.C. park closes after 'significant damage' from storm

Popular B.C. park closes after 'significant damage' from storm

Golden Ears Park is closed with no reopening date.
B.C. man faces charges after allegedly robbing 12 women

B.C. man faces charges after allegedly robbing 12 women

The robberies mostly occurred in Vancouver's West End.
Public hearing for 12-storey rental tower in Port Moody to be held Nov. 5

Public hearing for 12-storey rental tower in Port Moody to be held Nov. 5

The public hearing was originally scheduled for Oct. 22 but had to be postponed because of an error in the zoning bylaw's text