Crown cites ‘collusion’ in appealing Taser death inquiry perjury case
The Crown is appealing the acquittal of a RCMP officer charged with lying before the inquiry into the Vancouver airport Tasering death of Robert Dziekanski.
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Cheese making a backyard pursuit for local man
As do-it-yourself hobbies become increasingly popular, one Vancouver man has gone to an extreme — he’s built a cheese-aging cave in his garden.
FROSH events abandoned over rape chants
A growing outcry over orientation-week chants encouraging rape has led student leaders at the University of B.C. to abandon their FROSH celebrations altogether, pledging more education on the issue of sexual assault.
Vancouver home ownership behind rest of Canada: StatsCan
Vancouver lags only slightly behind Canada’s home ownership levels, according to newly released federal data that some experts think is misleading thanks to skyrocketing prices.
Canadian retirement being delayed longer: poll
Vancouverites are faring somewhat better than other Canadians when it comes to saving for retirement, according to a new poll.
Richmond sheep thefts have farmers anxious
Sheep farmers across the Lower Mainland are watching their flocks a little more closely after six sheep were reported stolen from a temporary pen in Richmond Tuesday.
Native youth leader resigns over ‘unusual’ police DNA demand
Vancouver Police Department’s alleged refusal to issue a criminal record check for a prominent youth leader – because he wouldn’t submit a DNA sample – has forced him to abandon an organization he’s volunteered at for 13 years.
Lengthy hospital stay leads to ‘Nephew bandit’ arrest
The “Nephew bandit,” who police say conned money and valuables out of gullible seniors by pretending to be a distant relative, will remain in custody.
Marijuana legalization could benefit B.C. economy
British Columbia’s marijuana production prominence could have a dramatic impact on the provincial economy if laws regarding the drug are changed, a local criminologist argues.
Cops go beyond the kale of duty
Vancouver police have opened a new rooftop vegetable garden to help officers reduce stress.
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