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B.C. moves to ban illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. moves to ban illicit drug use in public spaces

Premier David Eby said he has received assurances that the federal government will help ensure police can enforce a ban on illicit drug use in any public spaces, including parks, transit, hospitals, restaurants and beaches.
The great escape: Orphaned orca swims to freedom, begins search for family

The great escape: Orphaned orca swims to freedom, begins search for family

The young orca's bid for freedom occurred at a high tide early Friday and involved swimming through a swift-moving, narrow channel and underneath a bridge, with Esperanza Inlet in the near distance.
Letters April 27: B.C. has four parties, not two; voter disillusioned by all parties

Letters April 27: B.C. has four parties, not two; voter disillusioned by all parties

RCMP vacancy rate continues at 20 per cent in B.C., but picture improving, says top officer

RCMP vacancy rate continues at 20 per cent in B.C., but picture improving, says top officer

Unfilled positions stand at nine per cent or more and there is another 13.5 per cent of officers on leave in the 7,350 or more authorized positions for RCMP officers in British Columbia.
B.C. sex offender pleads guilty to breaching supervision order following manhunt

B.C. sex offender pleads guilty to breaching supervision order following manhunt

VANCOUVER — A high-risk sex offender who went on the run for 10 days in Vancouver has pleaded guilty to breaching his long-term supervision order and failing to attend court.
Watchdog determines arrest injury doesn’t meet threshold

Watchdog determines arrest injury doesn’t meet threshold

A man notified the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. that he was injured in a 2020 arrest, but the office closed the file, saying the injury wasn’t serious enough
Saanich police chief's contract extended three years

Saanich police chief's contract extended three years

Chief Const. Dean Duthie has been in the role since February 2022, after serving as deputy chief and a variety of other policing roles in Saanich
Police find vehicle linked to Duncan hit-and-run that killed teen

Police find vehicle linked to Duncan hit-and-run that killed teen

Leeann Joe, 17, was hit on the Trans-Canada Highway between Sherman and Green roads just before 10 p.m. on April 18
Langford launches fact-check portal, citing misinformation

Langford launches fact-check portal, citing misinformation

The first edition tackles who decides where sidewalks go, and what’s happening with the Westhills YM/YWCA subsidy
Kenyan refugee set to run TC 10K in his new hometown

Kenyan refugee set to run TC 10K in his new hometown

Joshua Koromei, who arrived in a snowy Montreal last year, will be one of about 9,000 runners lacing up for the 35th edition of the annual race.