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B.C. lawyer alleged to have used AI program for case law

B.C. lawyer alleged to have used AI program for case law

Use of artificial intelligence programs in the legal system must meet the code of conduct requirements of the Law Society of BC, according to society guidance on AI.
B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

Ministry of Municipal Affairs summarizes demographic data to help decide government policies and how services are developed.
B.C. lake offers glimpse into origins of life on Earth

B.C. lake offers glimpse into origins of life on Earth

A shallow lake in B.C.'s Cariboo Plateau could offer a modern analog to primordial pools where life first emerged, and clues in the hunt for extraterrestrial life.
'I guess I'm dying': Accused murderer admits to stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall

'I guess I'm dying': Accused murderer admits to stabbing girlfriend at Burnaby mall

Everton Javaun Downey, 33, is on trial for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend Melissa Blimkie, 25, at Burnaby's Metrotown mall two years ago.
Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

Discrimination probe launched into police use of force in B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's human rights commissioner has launched an inquiry into police use of force against people who are racialized or coping with mental-health issues, although Kasari Govender acknowledged there may be gaps in the data they'
Burnaby wants Parkland Refinery to foot $30K emergency response bill

Burnaby wants Parkland Refinery to foot $30K emergency response bill

'This is not how good neighbours behave,' Mayor Mike Hurley said.
Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

Vancouver restaurant ordered closed for a week for serving minor alcohol

B.C.'s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch found The Greek Gastown served a Corona to a minor without requesting identification.
Chinese woman ordered deported from B.C. over espionage risk

Chinese woman ordered deported from B.C. over espionage risk

An immigration hearing leading to the deportation order of a retired Overseas Chinese Affairs Office employee offers a window into China's foreign interference activities in Canada.
1950s burgers and shakes coming to Steveston

1950s burgers and shakes coming to Steveston

A Burnaby restaurant is expanding to Richmond, replacing Cocoru Beer & Chicken near Steveston's Fisherman's Wharf.
Alberta accused of ‘gatekeeping’ B.C. wine shipments

Alberta accused of ‘gatekeeping’ B.C. wine shipments

Crackdown comes in the wake of back-to-back disastrous cold snaps.