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Burned B.C. apartment was in 'near-hoarding state,' judge says

Burned B.C. apartment was in 'near-hoarding state,' judge says

The apartment was densely occupied with domestic possessions stacked with depths ranging from two to four feet.
Jobs projected to grow the most in the next decade

Jobs projected to grow the most in the next decade

By 2030, experts predict job seekers will need a whole new host of skills to impress their potential employers.
B.C. man facing attempted murder charges awaits bail hearing

B.C. man facing attempted murder charges awaits bail hearing

Cordell Beau Theaker is accused of attempting to kill two people by striking them with a hammer and/or stabbing them with a knife.
How high will Surrey's property taxes go after McCallum's term?

How high will Surrey's property taxes go after McCallum's term?

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke will need to deliver a tax increase in order to pay for substantial cost overruns made more clear by the City of Surrey following last October's municipal election.
B.C. child abductor back behind bars on breach allegations

B.C. child abductor back behind bars on breach allegations

"I didn't breach it. I didn't breach it," Randall Peter Hopley yelled at the judge over the phone.
Airlines grilled in Ottawa over YVR holiday tarmac chaos

Airlines grilled in Ottawa over YVR holiday tarmac chaos

Passengers stranded for more than 11 hours due to lack of safe way to disembark: Air Canada spokesperson
B.C. paramedic didn't steal medication or health card, tribunal rules

B.C. paramedic didn't steal medication or health card, tribunal rules

A British Columbian alleged a paramedic went through their cupboards and rifled through their wallet. The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled there was no evidence to back up that claim.
Banks vs. mortgage brokers: which is better for homebuyers?

Banks vs. mortgage brokers: which is better for homebuyers?

Mortgage brokers have the potential to offer a wider variety of rates, while banks have the advantage of an existing relationship that brings comfort to the homebuying process, says real estate advisor.
E-bike charger caused North Vancouver fire that left 10 people homeless

E-bike charger caused North Vancouver fire that left 10 people homeless

The fire caused by the electric bike charger left a house on East Second Street with ‘significant’ fire damage. E-battery fires can burn extremely hot.
Why e-bike battery chargers catch fire and how to prevent it

Why e-bike battery chargers catch fire and how to prevent it

Don’t leave an electric bike charging overnight and always use the charger and charging cord intended for that bike.