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B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

B.C. whisky maker rebrands after naming dispute with Scottish association

The Edinburgh-based association claimed in a court action that the use of the word "scotch" misleads consumers into believing the product is distilled and matured in Scotland.
'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

'Disturbing' case highlights inequity in disability benefit: B.C. ombudsperson

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson has released a report on what he calls a "disturbing" case in which federal benefits intended for the family of a disabled Indigenous girl were instead kept in the province's coffers for almost three years.
One person dead, 70 displaced after apartment fire in North Vancouver

One person dead, 70 displaced after apartment fire in North Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police say one person has died and 70 residents have been displaced following an apartment fire in North Vancouver.
China suspends more flights from YVR

China suspends more flights from YVR

Richmond travel agent losing hope for China’s market
911 service issue for B.C. Telus customers was second this month

911 service issue for B.C. Telus customers was second this month

The interruption to 911 services lasted from noon to about 4:45 p.m., according to E-Comm, B.C.’s primary 911 call taker and dispatcher.
'Dark web' drug-trafficking group arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., says RCMP

'Dark web' drug-trafficking group arrested in Nanaimo, B.C., says RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Police say three men from Vancouver Island have been arrested for allegedly running a "dark web" drug-trafficking ring in Nanaimo, B.C., following an undercover investigation that began in early 2019.
Crown calls for $18,000 fine for illegal crab fishing in Burrard Inlet

Crown calls for $18,000 fine for illegal crab fishing in Burrard Inlet

Man was one of three caught by fisheries officers pulling up traps in closed area of Vancouver Harbour near North Vancouver SeaBus route
Senior convicted of 2017 double murder in Vancouver's West End dies in prison

Senior convicted of 2017 double murder in Vancouver's West End dies in prison

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver senior has died in prison while serving concurrent life sentences for the second-degree murders of two fellow residents of the West End apartment building where he lived.
This B.C. community is among the hardest hit in the province's toxic drug crisis

This B.C. community is among the hardest hit in the province's toxic drug crisis

Since 2016, the North Okanagan community has seen 19 people die from overdoses
Shouting crowd forces Surrey, B.C., council meeting to recess until Wednesday

Shouting crowd forces Surrey, B.C., council meeting to recess until Wednesday

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey City Council will make another attempt Wednesday to hold its regular weekly meeting after a shouting crowd forced an almost immediate recess of the Monday night gathering. A social media post from Coun.