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Police killed both man and woman in B.C. hostage-taking in March: investigators

Police killed both man and woman in B.C. hostage-taking in March: investigators

A man and a female hostage died of gunshots fired by police after officers entered a home following an overnight standoff in March, says B.C.'s police watchdog.
Vancouver police looking for witnesses in Downtown Eastside assault

Vancouver police looking for witnesses in Downtown Eastside assault

Vancouver police are looking for witnesses after a possible assault last weekend in the Downtown Eastside.
$3.5M “cat trauma” lawsuit against Burnaby co-op dismissed

$3.5M “cat trauma” lawsuit against Burnaby co-op dismissed

A woman suing a Burnaby housing co-op for “cat trauma” and other damages has lost an appeal in B.C. Supreme Court.
Deadly crash has closed Peace Arch border crossing

Deadly crash has closed Peace Arch border crossing

A deadly crash in Surrey, B.C., near the Peace Arch border crossing into Washington state has forced a shutdown of the crossing for those returning to Canada.
Pre-paid credit card class action suit approved by B.C.'s top court

Pre-paid credit card class action suit approved by B.C.'s top court

A class action suit claiming banks and pre-paid credit card companies breached B.C.’s Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act has been approved by the province’s highest court.
B.C. taxpayers paying multimillions to subsidize three northern bus services

B.C. taxpayers paying multimillions to subsidize three northern bus services

B.C. taxpayers have paid more than $31 million since 2012 to maintain almost-daily northern bus services by a private company on runs Greyhound formerly ran at market costs.
Playland is opening this weekend for the 2019 season

Playland is opening this weekend for the 2019 season

Vancouver's favourite amusement park adds that admission to Playland gives you unlimited access to over 35 rides and attractions.
The Grouse Grind is opening tomorrow for the 2019 season

The Grouse Grind is opening tomorrow for the 2019 season

Grouse Mountain has announced that the beloved Grouse Grind, otherwise known as "Mother Nature's Stairmaster," will open on Friday, May 3.
What you can do to prevent "fawn-napping" this spring in B.C.

What you can do to prevent "fawn-napping" this spring in B.C.

The BC SPCA reports that they receive countless calls from residents about fawns hiding by themselves in backyards, parks, and meadows.
It costs Richmond residents $2,000 to keep drivers off one patch of sidewalk

It costs Richmond residents $2,000 to keep drivers off one patch of sidewalk

The price to keep Richmond’s drivers from parking on a sidewalk – underneath a “no vehicles on sidewalk” sign – appears to be $2,000, paid for by Richmond residents.
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