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Trial date set for former Olympian charged with fraud

Trial date set for former Olympian charged with fraud

Harold Backer is accused of bilking investors out of thousands of dollars.
Judge awards largest punitive damage award in B.C. pedestrian crash: lawyer

Judge awards largest punitive damage award in B.C. pedestrian crash: lawyer

A woman was awarded $100,000 for punitive damages in addition to more than $2M for general damages
UPDATE: Man linked to Calgary homicide dies after standoff with Revelstoke RCMP

UPDATE: Man linked to Calgary homicide dies after standoff with Revelstoke RCMP

Mounties had weapons drawn and pointed at a small grey car
Neighbours oppose secondary suite proposal in East Courtenay

Neighbours oppose secondary suite proposal in East Courtenay

Neighbours are largely opposing a rezoning application for a secondary suite at 1290 10th St. in East Courtenay.
Nails endangering sea lions on Ucluelet float spark DFO investigation

Nails endangering sea lions on Ucluelet float spark DFO investigation

“In addition to being cruel and inhumane, it’s completely ineffective.”
Heavy rain causes flooding in small B.C. First Nation community

Heavy rain causes flooding in small B.C. First Nation community

The tiny hamlet of Kingcome Inlet is underwater after Monday night’s storm
Prisoners in Canada among alleged leaders in massive opioid ring: US authorities

Prisoners in Canada among alleged leaders in massive opioid ring: US authorities

It’s being called the most prolific fentanyl-trafficking and money-laundering operations
Courtenay council asks for staff report about pot

Courtenay council asks for staff report about pot

Courtenay council has asked for a staff report to provide a cursory look at business licensing and zoning regulations pertaining to marijuana.
Clearer path to surgery needed for transgender people: UBC study

Clearer path to surgery needed for transgender people: UBC study

Authors recommend training more surgeons and doctors
Former camper claims sexual abuse at Cowichan River Bible Camp

Former camper claims sexual abuse at Cowichan River Bible Camp

Surrey pastor accused of sexual assault is former board member of Vancouver Island camp