Sentence upheld in case where Surrey woman attacked another in court with knife, hammer

A Surrey woman has lost her appeal court bid to overturn her 12-year prison sentence for attempted murder related to an online feud between her and another woman that led to her attacking the other woman with a knife and hammer in a Vancouver courtroom in 2021. Qin Shen was convicted in 2023 of attempted […]

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‘Zombie worms’ have vanished off the B.C. coast, and that’s a bad thing

A decade-long marine experiment off the coast of British Columbia has raised alarm among scientists. After it failed to detect a key deep-sea species known for decomposing whale bones, scientists are warning that their absence may signal an ecosystem collapse triggered by climate change. In an experiment, researchers from the University of Victoria and Ocean

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Convicted killer, sex offender from Williams Lake has day parole reinstated

Warning: This story discusses rape, sexual assault and murder, which can be triggering for some readers. Kelly Toop, convicted killer and sex offender from Williams Lake, has had his day parole reinstated as of Oct. 24, 2025. This is the second time Toop has had his day parole privileges suspended and then reinstated. His day

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New bill aims to streamline housing approvals, move onus off B.C. municipalities

A new private member’s bill to streamline the home-building process was discussed in the legislature this week after being introduced by Nanaimo-Lantzville’s MLA. On Monday, Oct. 27, George Anderson introduced second reading of the professional reliance act, which would change regulations so local governments accept the technical reports on housing developments by certified professionals, who

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