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Parents of Nanaimo teen killed in crosswalk awarded $327,000

Parents of Nanaimo teen killed in crosswalk awarded $327,000

The court recognized the Korean practice of hyodo or filial piety, which generally compels children to provide economic and other support to their parents.
Victoria land-use changes pave the way for more childcare facilities

Victoria land-use changes pave the way for more childcare facilities

The changes include allowing childcare facilities in more areas, and relaxing rules for those located in house conversions
Administrator takes over Chinatown care home after investigation

Administrator takes over Chinatown care home after investigation

The move follows findings of “emotional abuse” and neglect at the facility
Four B.C. Wildfire Service contract workers die in crash on Highway 1 near Walhachin

Four B.C. Wildfire Service contract workers die in crash on Highway 1 near Walhachin

The two-vehicle collision happened one kilometre west of Juniper Beach Provincial Park
Province orders trucking fleet off the road after North Vancouver overpass crash

Province orders trucking fleet off the road after North Vancouver overpass crash

One of company’s trucks with a tall load slammed into a North Vancouver overpass
Counter protesters swamp anti-SOGI rally at legislature

Counter protesters swamp anti-SOGI rally at legislature

Police asked people to leave, saying it was becoming 'unsafe' because of tensions, but hundreds remained.
Study finds growing short-stay market is driving up rents

Study finds growing short-stay market is driving up rents

The McGill University study noted the addition of one dedicated short-term rental per 100 rental units in a neighbourhood contributes to an average rise in rent of $49 a month for that neighbourhood
Cash only for meals as payment machines fail on B.C. Ferries vessel; free beverages offered

Cash only for meals as payment machines fail on B.C. Ferries vessel; free beverages offered

Long line of passengers didn’t have enough cash to pay for meals.
Machete-wielding man arrested in Nanaimo

Machete-wielding man arrested in Nanaimo

The man, who is well-known to police, was walking along Front Street about 1 p.m. waving the machete and kicking mailboxes
B.C. local governments to ask province for more support over drug decriminalization

B.C. local governments to ask province for more support over drug decriminalization

Local politicians in British Columbia have passed all three resolutions addressing their concerns about the rollout of drug decriminalization polices in the province, including asking for more funding to help those who are addicted and expanding prohibitions to parks and sports fields. 
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