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507 people died while experiencing homelessness in B. C. in 2024: Report
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (268+ words) Published 1: 46 pm Wednesday, April 29, 2026 A new report from B. C. Coroners Service shows 507 people died while experiencing homelessness in 2024. The B. C. Coroners Service says the data in the report is based on suspected homelessness where: "no fixed address" was given as the person's…...
Ex-Kelowna hockey coach gets conditional discharge for assault, recording nudity
1+ week, 1+ day ago (243+ words) Published 2: 49 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 James Eccles, former Rink Academy coach, pleaded guilty to assault and recording nudity in a private place in Kelowna courts on April 21, 2026. (THE NEWS files) A former Rink Academy hockey coach pleaded guilty to two of…...
Murdered B. C. teen's family backs move to extend parole ineligibility
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (605+ words) Published 9: 52 am Friday, March 27, 2026 Kimberly Proctor, 18, was murdered in 2010. (Courtesy of Jo-Anne Landolt) A push for change on Parliament Hill in Ottawa has been welcomed by the family of Langford teenager Kimberly Proctor, who was murdered 16 years ago. Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP…...
B. C. introduces bills to restrict protest rights near schools, religious institutions
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) Published 5: 06 pm Monday, March 9, 2026 Premier David Eby announces restrictions on protesting near schools, religious institutions on Monday, March 9, 2026. (Mark Page/Black Press Media) The B. C. government is moving to prevent protest activity outside religious institutions and extend rules introduced in 2024 that…...