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Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Despite public calls to defund the police in 2020, the budgets of Canadian police forces have continued to rise.
Crown closes case against man accused of murdering Burnaby girl

Crown closes case against man accused of murdering Burnaby girl

The Crown wrapped up its case against Ibrahim Ali Friday afternoon. Ali's lawyers have not yet disclosed whether they will present evidence or call witnesses.
B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

B.C. homestay owner alleges partner defrauded business of $400,000

One Vancouver Central Homestay owner alleges the other, a paralegal, has admitted to a gambling addiction.
B.C. investor sees return of $900K mortgage funds after illegal fundraising

B.C. investor sees return of $900K mortgage funds after illegal fundraising

Geoffrey Rajay Sidhu misappropriated $900,000 from an investor who took out a mortgage against their home understanding it would be invested in a company.
'Desperate' Metro Vancouver renews $3.5B infrastructure plea to feds

'Desperate' Metro Vancouver renews $3.5B infrastructure plea to feds

Metro Vancouver board chair George Harvie asked Ottawa Friday to pay for a third of a $10-billion wastewater plant upgrade and over $200 million for affordable housing.
More animals seized from farm in Cedar after second SPCA search

More animals seized from farm in Cedar after second SPCA search

Thursday’s search was a follow up to one on Oct. 31, in response to concerns about the animals’ condition raised by area residents
B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

B.C. group offers model for national climate corps

A new poll has found most Canadians support a new youth climate corps to fight disasters and drive down carbon emissions. Advocates say a pilot program showing what's possible could be 'British Columbia's gift to Canada.'
Burnaby RCMP seek dashcam, witnesses for crash that killed pedestrian

Burnaby RCMP seek dashcam, witnesses for crash that killed pedestrian

If you have video in the area of Hastings Street between Madison Avenue and Rosser Avenue from 10:50 to 11:10 a.m. Thursday, police want to hear from you.
3 pedestrians hit in Burnaby in less than 24 hours: police urge vigilance

3 pedestrians hit in Burnaby in less than 24 hours: police urge vigilance

Two pedestrians were taken to hospital and one was killed on Burnaby streets this week. Police are asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to stay focused on road safety.
Alleged B.C. stock manipulators turned back at Supreme Court of Canada

Alleged B.C. stock manipulators turned back at Supreme Court of Canada

Fred Sharp of West Vancouver and three other B.C. residents have had their appeal of a Quebec tribunal action dismissed at the highest court; the United States has dubbed Sharp the 'mastermind' of an unrelated major stock fraud case.