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Vancouver hotel issues apology for discriminatory actions of employee

Vancouver hotel issues apology for discriminatory actions of employee

The organization demanded a public apology after a hotel employee stopped its member from using a washroom during an event in February, which the association says led to the man losing control of his bladder in front of onlookers.
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'Walking skeletons': Charges considered in alleged B.C. puppy mill probe

'Walking skeletons': Charges considered in alleged B.C. puppy mill probe

The animals were allegedly being kept outside all day in sub-zero temperatures with no shelter.
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Vancouver councillor refutes 'absolutely nonsense' suggestion he is pro-Beijing supporter

Vancouver councillor refutes 'absolutely nonsense' suggestion he is pro-Beijing supporter

Lenny Zhou: “I've always been criticizing the Chinese Communist Party.”
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Prince George man shot and killed by police, IIO investigate

Prince George man shot and killed by police, IIO investigate

A Prince George man is dead after being shot by police Thursday after RCMP received a report at about 4:44 p.m. of a distraught man who was reportedly in the midst of a mental health crisis at the intersection of Highway 97 and WIllowcale Road.
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Fatal shooting in Prince George, B.C., as RCMP respond to distraught man

Fatal shooting in Prince George, B.C., as RCMP respond to distraught man

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A distraught man has been shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Prince George, B.C. A statement from RCMP says the force has notified the independent B.C.
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B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

VANCOUVER — RCMP in British Columbia say they've disrupted major organized crime groups that are flooding the streets with toxic drugs in two separate investigations involving "transnational" drug production and distribution operations.
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Prince George homeless plan violates human rights, federal advocate says

Prince George homeless plan violates human rights, federal advocate says

Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle condemned the City of Prince George’s plan to centralize homeless campers at a single site.
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Prince George is the worst place in B.C. to study, report says

Prince George is the worst place in B.C. to study, report says

The city was ranked 21st nationally for academic excellence, but amongst the worst in Canada for attractiveness, quality of life and student life.
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Not criminally responsible defence possible in Yaletown fatal stabbing

Not criminally responsible defence possible in Yaletown fatal stabbing

Lindsay Scott is charged with second-degree murder and assault in the death of Justin Mohrman.
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Report urges province to get gig worker regulations right for B.C.

Report urges province to get gig worker regulations right for B.C.

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade pushes equitable, accessible, affordable standards for app-based work sector
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