Inconsistent policework is leaving too many B.C. women vulnerable as they attempt to flee from intimate-partner violence, according to a new report highlighting a range of issues plaguing the province’s system of protection orders and peace bonds.
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Lions drop first game of senior boys basketball season with loss to Mustangs
The Assumption College Lions hot start to the AABHN senior boys basketball season was cooled on Tuesday night by Brantford Collegiate Institute. Following a pair of Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk wins to start things off, the Lions (2-1) were beaten 74-45 by the two-time defending champion Mustangs (3-0) at home. Assumption coach […]
Toronto charities concerned about drop in donations amid Canada Post strike
The now three-week-old strike by Canada Post workers is hurting charities that rely on the holiday season for donations.
New York police seek public’s help in search for missing Montreal-area hiker in Adirondacks
Police in New York are asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing hiker from the Montreal area who has been missing for several days.
Longest continually run Chinese business in North America gets a new owner, preserving bragging rights
In the oldest Chinatown in the entire country sits Loy Sing, a business that holds the title of longest continually run Chinese business in North America. It has now been in operation for 136 years and counting.
‘Helping new entrepreneurs’: Gather Local Market lets potential food businesses test out product
With seven months under their belt, Gather Local Market at River Landing continues to try new ideas to move their concept forward. The latest addition is helping small businesses get off the ground.
Dangerous offender with ‘high risk’ to commit more violence now living in Vancouver, police warn
Vancouver police issued a public warning Tuesday about a designated dangerous offender who recently moved to a halfway house in the city.
‘Terrified and outraged’: Winnipeg English language school to close following federal funding cuts
A school for English language learners in Winnipeg will be shutting its doors for good.
Giving Tuesday campaign targets support for Victoria health centre
A Greater Victoria non-profit has launched a $1.5-million fundraising campaign to build a health centre on the main floor of its Crosstown development.
Beaumont teen with ‘big heart’ starts birthday tradition to help others
On Saturday, Grace Gibson and Bailey Paxman filled a car with warm blankets, coats, thick socks and snacks and headed to Edmonton.
