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Government employees’ union alleges treasurer embezzled $110,000

Government employees’ union alleges treasurer embezzled $110,000

The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGSEU) is suing its former treasurer for embezzlement of more than $110,000.
One of Vancouver’s ‘most prolific’ thieves arrested in wig thefts

One of Vancouver’s ‘most prolific’ thieves arrested in wig thefts

A man police considered one of the city’s most prolific property crime offenders is facing charges in the theft last fall of a number of wigs destined for B.C. Children’s Hospital.
Teen charged in crime spree that spanned three Metro Vancouver cities

Teen charged in crime spree that spanned three Metro Vancouver cities

An 18-year-old Vancouver man who allegedly carjacked a vehicle in Surrey, caused a hit-and-run with a police vehicle in Burnaby and then shot at another vehicle in Coquitlam three months ago faces a laundry list of charges.
Could a cruise ship terminal come to Delta one day?

Could a cruise ship terminal come to Delta one day?

The Port of Vancouver is still exploring the notion of installing a new cruise ship terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta.
Cyclist sues North Vancouver for crash during Slide the City

Cyclist sues North Vancouver for crash during Slide the City

The City of North Vancouver is being sued by a resident who blames his serious bicycle crash on the annual Slide the City waterslide event.
Obama says U.S.-Canada tensions 'insignificant' in global politics

Obama says U.S.-Canada tensions 'insignificant' in global politics

On Tuesday evening, former president Barack Obama told some 3,500 business and community leaders gathered in Vancouver that the U.S.-Canada relationship should not be taken for granted.
This Vancouver company has unleashed the most stylish furniture for cats

This Vancouver company has unleashed the most stylish furniture for cats

"Cat furniture helps cats be happy." Vancouver-based Tuft + Paw's selection of kitty beds, perches, and posts showcase ways to keep felines purring.
90-year-old Kerrisdale Sequoia tree will be turned into benches for Arbutus Greenway

90-year-old Kerrisdale Sequoia tree will be turned into benches for Arbutus Greenway

The much-loved sequoia tree that stood on West 41st Avenue adjacent to the Shoppers Drug Mart in Kerrisdale for almost 90 years was removed March 3, but will eventually find a new life as benches placed along the Arbutus Greenway.
This harbour seal was shot in the face and possibly blinded

This harbour seal was shot in the face and possibly blinded

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently rehabilitating a one-year-old harbour seal after it was seriously injured and potentially blinded by a birdshot.
B.C., feds struggle to close money laundering loophole

B.C., feds struggle to close money laundering loophole

As the call grows for a public inquiry into money laundering in British Columbia, the collapse of the criminal case against Silver International struck at the heart of the struggle for policy-makers and law enforcement to tackle a problem of virtually unknowable size and scope.