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B.C. can sue opioid providers for health-care costs on behalf of other governments, Canada's top court rules
Canada's top court has ruled that British Columbia can bring forward a class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and retailers for harms caused by opioids on behalf of other provinces, territories and the federal government.
Vancouver councillors vote to keep ban on natural gas heating for new homes in city
Vancouver city council has voted against allowing new homes to be heated by natural gas. The proposed bylaw changes, which were supported by Mayor Ken Sim, would have reversed current climate-friendly practices and drew criticism from many.
Empty Vancouver lot where fire twice gutted apartment building is now selling for $20M
The empty lot of a Vancouver apartment building that was gutted twice by fire and was the subject of a series of bylaw infractions by its owners is now up for sale for $20 million.
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame removes convicted B.C. coach
The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame has removed the membership of Rick Mang, a B.C. coach convicted this month for assaulting a player.
Vancouver tourist attack suspect has violent history: court docs
A man accused of assaulting a tourist in Vancouver over the long weekend has a history of committing violent offences, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.
Lacrosse Hall of Fame reconsiders B.C. coach's membership status
The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame has opened an investigation to determine whether to revoke the membership status of a B.C. lacrosse coach recently convicted of assaulting a player.
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B.C. lacrosse coach gets 18 months probation for assaulting player
The player, a woman in her 20s, says she came forward to protect other female athletes and youth who may face abuse, as well as to raise concerns about how sports organizations handle complaints.
B.C. woman asked to go to hospital twice before jail death: IIO
A woman who died of a drug overdose in an RCMP jail cell had asked officers twice if she could be taken to hospital, a report from B.C.'s police watchdog says.
7-Eleven ordered to pay B.C. woman $907K after pothole injury
7-Eleven Canada has been ordered to pay about $907,000 in damages after a woman broke her ankle in the parking lot of a convenience store in Smithers, B.C., leading to years of health issues.
What we know about the suspect in the downtown Vancouver attacks
The man facing charges in connection to a pair of recent attacks in downtown Vancouver that left one man dead and another with a severed hand was previously twice on probation for assault, according to court documents.