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City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

City of Surrey, B.C., says it lost $2.5 million in 'irregular transactions'

The City of Surrey says it filed a civil lawsuit against a former employee, looking to recover $2.5 million worth of "irregular transactions.
'Stereotypes have no place': B.C. court upholds $150K award to Indigenous mother separated from children

'Stereotypes have no place': B.C. court upholds $150K award to Indigenous mother separated from children

The Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society said the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal overstepped its jurisdiction after four children, including one who was still breastfed, were taken to foster homes outside of Vancouver.
Gang member wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver, returned to Ontario

Gang member wanted Canada-wide arrested in Vancouver, returned to Ontario

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver have arrested a man who they say is a member of the Zone 43 gang and was wanted nationwide for drugs and firearms offences.
17-year-old dies after being struck by semi-truck in Duncan

17-year-old dies after being struck by semi-truck in Duncan

Police say the teen was transported to hospital but died of their injuries.
Veteran Vancouver police sergeant demoted, suspended for sexual harassment

Veteran Vancouver police sergeant demoted, suspended for sexual harassment

VANCOUVER — An adjudicator has ordered that a Vancouver police sergeant be demoted and suspended without pay for 20 days after the officer admitted to sending inappropriate sexualized messages to female students and fellow officers.
Man facing forgery, fraud, theft charges refuses court appearance via phone

Man facing forgery, fraud, theft charges refuses court appearance via phone

The judge said a warrant could be issued if John James Hewlett refuses again.
Missing $16,000 dinghy found in a day by Oak Bay police

Missing $16,000 dinghy found in a day by Oak Bay police

The dinghy was reported missing on May 1 and found at McNeill Bay.
B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

VICTORIA — A political delegation from Washington state is visiting Victoria to try to deepen ties with British Columbia, amid cross-border turmoil triggered by a trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation talk. Washington's Lt.-Gov.
Monday night shooting at Vancouver park leaves one person injured

Monday night shooting at Vancouver park leaves one person injured

Police say two people met near a park in Strathcona before the shooting occurred.