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Abhirup Dutta, 32, was granted a conditional discharge with 12 months of probation after admitting to slapping his girlfriend in the face and pulling her hair. A charge of causing 'unnecessary pain' to a cat was stayed.

VANCOUVER — A heat wave has settled over much of British Columbia with Environment Canada issuing warnings in more than two dozen regions about soaring temperatures that could reach into the 40s and continue next week.

Critics argue that church tax exemptions represent millions in lost government revenue. However, others say that churches can and should use their funds to support local communities.

B.C.'s official opposition party has fallen to third place in recent quarterly fundraising

Rising costs, surging demand and 'challenging and emotional' work mean no new memorial benches in Burnaby at least 2.5 years.

VANCOUVER — When the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver started in late April, the scene resembled a festival.

Two locations in B.C. are forecast 'to flirt' with 40 C amid the region's first prolonged heat wave of 2024.

"It's literally the most iconic pool on the planet. There's nothing like it," said Sim.

Police were on the lake for a training exercise when the swimmers started struggling.

With his combination of size, skating, and skill, Vilmer Alriksson is one of the most intriguing players in the Canucks' prospect pool.