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Metro Vancouver says stench from Burnaby refinery didn't breach air quality limits

Metro Vancouver says stench from Burnaby refinery didn't breach air quality limits

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver says an acrid odour that blanketed parts of the region on Sunday contained elevated contaminant levels, but didn't breach pollution standards.
Police officer shows up for 911 party invite from Steveston teen

Police officer shows up for 911 party invite from Steveston teen

David Zhu, 14, was inspired to embark on a fitness journey after a heartwarming interaction with the RCMP.
Wrong-way drunk driver on North Van's Highway 1 handed 90-day ban

Wrong-way drunk driver on North Van's Highway 1 handed 90-day ban

Vehicle was also being driven with one flat tire
Boat owner rescued after becoming stuck in sinking vessel

Boat owner rescued after becoming stuck in sinking vessel

The man started bailing when the 40-foot vessel took on water, then went for the window when it started to sink, said Nanaimo Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Stuart Kenning.
Police watchdog wants review of B.C.'s officer's punishment for 'predatory' actions

Police watchdog wants review of B.C.'s officer's punishment for 'predatory' actions

VICTORIA — B.C.'s police complaint commissioner has ordered a review of the discipline handed out to an officer over sexual misconduct claims, saying the punishment didn't fit the seriousness of the sexual allegations that were "predatory in nature.
Police say man charged with impersonating a dental hygienist could be at it again

Police say man charged with impersonating a dental hygienist could be at it again

Police said Wednesday that there are “reasonable and probable grounds” to believe the man is trying to work again while unqualified.
Talks fail to avert Vancouver transit strike, paralyzing bus and SeaBus service

Talks fail to avert Vancouver transit strike, paralyzing bus and SeaBus service

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver has been left without most bus services and SeaBus after weekend talks between transit supervisors and the Coast Mountain Bus Company broke down without a deal.
Prince George photographer Chuck Chin dies at age 73

Prince George photographer Chuck Chin dies at age 73

Former pulp mill worker used social media to turn his passion for photos into a full-time unpaid occupation that connected people to his immaculate art
Hearings for Coastal GasLink protesters to resume in June

Hearings for Coastal GasLink protesters to resume in June

Abuse of process applications alleging excessive force by the RCMP during their arrests and unfair treatment in custody, have been filed by Sleydo, also known as Molly Wickham, Shaylynn Sampson, and Corey Jocko.
Bear and cub sighted near Elk Lake home

Bear and cub sighted near Elk Lake home

Seen on Brookleigh Road near Hamsterly Beach; appear to be non-aggressive.