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Fintrac fines B.C. jeweller $66K for anti-money laundering violations

Fintrac fines B.C. jeweller $66K for anti-money laundering violations

The fine was imposed in June.
'Must-visit' seafood restaurant opens at Burnaby casino

'Must-visit' seafood restaurant opens at Burnaby casino

Try out dim sum, stir-fry creations and live food at Grand Neptune Seafood Restaurant which opened at Grand Villa Casino earlier this month.
B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

B.C. lawyer says U.S. stock fraud case against Hells Angel a 'house of cards'

Lawyers for accused in major international U.S. stock fraud scheme argue U.S. officials haven't proven enough of their case against two Canadian citizens in order to extradite them to New York to face a criminal trial.
Police watchdog clears officers in 2022 Burnaby Starbucks death

Police watchdog clears officers in 2022 Burnaby Starbucks death

A man who died in a police-involved incident at the Kensington Plaza Starbucks had grabbed an employee by the hand and told her repeatedly he was 'so scared,' according to an Independent Investigations Office report
B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

B.C.-based Helijet orders first electric vertical-takeoff aircraft

VICTORIA — Vancouver-based Helijet International has placed what it says is Canada's first order for an electric vertical-takeoff aircraft to add to its current fleet of passenger and cargo helicopters.
B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
Surrey RCMP seizes $100,000 of illegal fireworks from store

Surrey RCMP seizes $100,000 of illegal fireworks from store

Halloween and Diwali offer up a double whammy of interest in fireworks in Surrey.
BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

Premier David Eby called Falcon a "weather vane" during question period in the legislature for changing his previous carbon tax support in favour of shifting federal political winds.
Burnaby RCMP arrest woman wanted for murder in Saskatchewan

Burnaby RCMP arrest woman wanted for murder in Saskatchewan

A 26-year-old woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested in Burnaby this month. She has now been charged with first-degree murder in Saskatchewan.
Alleged impaired driver drags woman, crashes into B.C. policing office

Alleged impaired driver drags woman, crashes into B.C. policing office

Witnesses watched the driver flee from the scene on foot.