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AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

VANCOUVER — Underage Canadian high school girls are targeted using AI to create fake explicit photos that spread online. Google searches bring up multiple free websites capable of "undressing" women in a matter of minutes.
Temple documentary sheds light on Victoria's Hakka community

Temple documentary sheds light on Victoria's Hakka community

The Hakka were among the early settlers of B.C. and Victoria, but less than 90 people in the capital region speak the Hakka language today
Canucks results from the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Canucks results from the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition

J.T. Miller finished ahead of his Vancouver Canucks teammates in the revamped Skills Competition.
'Plagued': B.C. criminal harassment appeal dismissed

'Plagued': B.C. criminal harassment appeal dismissed

Varinder Singh called the victim 15 to 20 times per day, contacted her neighbours and friends, and posted about her on social networks.
Jury deliberating after Winters Hotel coroner's court hearings

Jury deliberating after Winters Hotel coroner's court hearings

Jury told any recommendations they make should be "reasonable, achievable and practical."
Premier Eby backs removal of homeless camp near Oak Street Bridge

Premier Eby backs removal of homeless camp near Oak Street Bridge

Housing advocates say safety concerns over encampments need to be weighed against the safety provided by alternative places to live; in this case, it's not clear if campers will simply be displaced to an even more unsafe place
Canucks' Pettersson wins Passing Challenge at All-Star Skills Competition

Canucks' Pettersson wins Passing Challenge at All-Star Skills Competition

Elias Pettersson cruised through one of the toughest events at the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition.
Woman fatally injured at Burnaby mall was stabbed 15 times, pathologist tells murder trial

Woman fatally injured at Burnaby mall was stabbed 15 times, pathologist tells murder trial

25-year-old Melissa Blimkie's autopsy revealed 15 stab wounds, 'defensive wounds' to her hands and forearms and old bruises on her face and arms, according to forensic pathologist Eric Bol, who testified at the second-degree murder trial of Blimkie's boyfriend, 30-year-old Everton Javaun Downey Friday.
Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

Sea otter's return opened path to restore West Coast salt marsh

The multi-decadal study, carried out in central California, could hold lessons for British Columbia, whose sea otter population was nearly exterminated through decades of poaching. 
B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach charges

B.C. sex worker killer, child assaulter faces breach charges

Jatin Patel pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2005 and has been convicted of sexual offences involving young girls.