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Caregiver gets 60 days in jail for assaulting woman, 88

Caregiver gets 60 days in jail for assaulting woman, 88

VANCOUVER — A caregiver who assaulted an 88-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease has received a 60-day jail sentence to be served on weekends.
Poll: B.C. on wrong track, 42% say

Poll: B.C. on wrong track, 42% say

VANCOUVER — Many British Columbians feel uneasy about the direction of the province under the NDP government, yet Premier John Horgan enjoys the highest approval rating of all party leaders, according to the mixed bag results of a new Angus Reid Inst
Vancouver man acquitted in University of British Columbia sex assault

Vancouver man acquitted in University of British Columbia sex assault

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver man who was charged in connection with a terrifying sexual attack on three women on the UBC Endowment Lands has been acquitted.
Two women injured after chasing dog onto train tracks in Chilliwack

Two women injured after chasing dog onto train tracks in Chilliwack

VANCOUVER — Two women were injured after they chased their dog onto train tracks and were struck by a Canadian Pacific Rail freight train Tuesday night.
B.C. Nurses’ Union ousts its beleaguered president

B.C. Nurses’ Union ousts its beleaguered president

VANCOUVER — In a precedent-setting move, the B.C. Nurses’ Union has ousted its beleaguered president, Gayle Duteil, after receiving a confidential report by arbitrators Vince Ready and Judy Korbin.
Flooding forces evacuations in B.C. Interior

Flooding forces evacuations in B.C. Interior

Warm temperatures at higher elevations in B.C.’s mountain regions is melting snow, swelling rivers and leading to flood warnings and evacuations in many parts of the Interior.
Harrison Hot Springs residents fear quarry will harm tourism

Harrison Hot Springs residents fear quarry will harm tourism

VANCOUVER — To deal with overcrowding on the popular hike, the District of North Vancouver will attempt to limit the number of people starting the Baden-Powell trail near Panorama Park in Deep Cove.
B.C. Ismailis celebrate Aga Khan milestone in Vancouver

B.C. Ismailis celebrate Aga Khan milestone in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Thousands of Ismaili Muslims gathered at B.C. Place in Vancouver Saturday to see the Aga Khan and celebrate his Diamond Jubilee as their spiritual leader.
B.C. expands farmers' market food coupon program

B.C. expands farmers' market food coupon program

The B.C. government has expanded a coupon program that helps lower-income residents and expectant mothers buy food at their local farmers market.
Nanaimo Hells Angels co-founder says he was unfairly convicted of extortion

Nanaimo Hells Angels co-founder says he was unfairly convicted of extortion

VANCOUVER — A founding member of the Nanaimo Hells Angels suggested Friday that he had been unfairly convicted in an extortion case because of his membership in the notorious biker club.