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B.C. short term rental challenge in courtSome people who invested in short-term rentals in B.C. say they’ve taken a big financial hit since new provincial regulations came into effect last month. They have now been given their day in court, pushing back against the government’s move to free up permanent housing for our growing population. Richard Zussman has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 17
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Legal hurdle crossed in ICBC class action lawsuitThe B.C. Supreme Court has ruled a lawsuit against the province and ICBC can proceed as a class action, potentially affecting thousands of people in this province. As Catherine Urquhart reports, the lawsuit alleges wrongdoing by the public insurer for decades.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 27
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What comes next after court backs transition to Surrey Police ServiceBy the end of the year, Surrey will have one police force, and it will be the Surrey Police Service. The B.C. Supreme Court is backing the province in a decision handed down Thursday, effectively ending Mayor Brenda Locke’s attempts to stop the transition and keep the RCMP. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 23
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Suspects in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing make court appearanceThree of the four men accused of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar appeared in B.C. provincial court in person Tuesday. As Emily Lazatin reports, emotions were high as Nijjar’s supporters laid eyes on the suspects for the first time.Global News at Noon BCMay 21
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Surrey policing court battle beginsThe much anticipated legal battle over Surrey’s police transition is underway at the B.C. Supreme Court. The City of Surrey is petitioning the court for a judicial review of the province’s decision to order a move to a municipal police force. Aaron McArthur has more on day one of the week-long hearing.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 29
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B.C. backtracking on drug decriminalization spurs advocates’ fears of worsening crisisThe British Columbia government is banning all illicit drug use in public spaces, reversing course on its decriminalization policy that was intended to tackle the province’s overdose crisis. Neetu Garcha explains why B.C. is backtracking, and why advocates are worried recriminalizing drugs won’t solve the worsening emergency.Global NationalApr 29
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Global National: April 29Both Israel and Hamas are being urged to agree on a new ceasefire proposal which would pause the fighting for 40 days in exchange for the return of up to 33 hostages. The growing pressure on all sides to bring an end to the suffering and hostility, and the mounting pro-Palestinian protests on Canadian campuses....Global NationalApr 29
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Global National: March 14A day after his business partner testified before a House of Commons committee, it was now Darren Anthony’s turn on the hot seat. The federal government paid his company, GC Strategies, millions to create the controversial ArriveCAN app. How Anthony bewildered MPs with his answers, including whether he read the auditor general’s blistering assessment of...Global NationalMar 14
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 7The province is restricting the sale of a popular nicotine product in an effort to keep it out of the hands of children. A trucking company with a history of hitting B.C. overpasses is taking the province to court. And new details in the suit against disgraced VPD detective.Global BCFeb 7
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B.C. premier strikes back at embattled trucking companyB.C. Premier David Eby didn’t mince words while criticizing a trucking company that has had several overpass strikes in the past two years and is now suing the province to get its fleet back on the road. In a Wed. Feb. 7, 2024 press conference, Eby said he hopes that on the way to court,...PoliticsFeb 7
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Province to appeal injunction of Bill 34The provincial government is appealing a B.C. Supreme Court injunction that has put legislation outlawing drug use in certain public places on hold. It is being strongly backed by Okanagan mayors who maintain drugs have no place in certain spots, most notably playgrounds and bus stops. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.Feb 5
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B.C. government files appeal to overturn court decision about public drug use banThe province is appealing the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision to block the introduction of a ban on most public drug use.Global News Morning BCJan 25
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Nov. 29An alleged foiled plan to kill a Sikh separatist in New York has connections to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. A woman who attacked a rival inside a B.C. Supreme Court building will soon learn her fate. And as Metro Vancouver marks one year since ‘Snowmageddon,’ what lessons has the province learned?Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 29, 2023
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Political Panel: Another twist in the Surrey policing sagaThe City of Surrey says it’s going to the B.C. Supreme Court to stop the transition to the Surrey Police Service. Panelists Puneet Sandhar and Nikki Hill talk about the impact on the city’s residents and the potential next steps for the provincial government.Global News Morning BCOct 15, 2023
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Surrey filing petition with BC Supreme Court on police transitionThe City of Surrey says it is filing a petition with the Supreme Court of BC for a judicial review of the province’s order to continue with the transition to the surrey police service. Keith Baldrey has the details.Global News at Noon BCOct 13, 2023
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BIV: Negative reasons for B.C.’s high salary growthSalary growth in B.C. is set to top all other provinces this year, but not necessarily for the right reasons. Tyler Orton from Business in Vancouver has more. Also, the BC Supreme Court has ordered the province change how it grants mining rights.Global News Morning BCSep 27, 2023
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B.C. judge certifies class action lawsuit over ‘fake nurse’A class-action lawsuit over a woman who faked being a nurse at B.C. Women’s Hospital for over a year is moving ahead. The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled the part of the claim against the Provincial Health Services Authority regarding its hiring of the woman can proceed.CrimeJul 26, 2023
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Global National: July 24Nova Scotians are surveying the devastation after torrential rain prompted flash flooding. The grim discoveries made as crews search for multiple missing people. And one homeowner shows Global News what’s left of her home, as she waits to hear how much her insurance will cover. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing widespread criticism after...Global NationalJul 24, 2023
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Global National: July 15The Canadian military is mobilizing to help B.C. fight against fires that have already burned thousands of square kilometres of forest in the province, already making this the worst fire season the province has ever seen. In Winnipeg, a determined group of protestors remain defiant in the face of a court order to stop a...Global NationalJul 15, 2023
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Hells Angels loses appeal on clubhouse salesAn attempt by the Hells Angels to block the potential sale of three of its clubhouses by the province has been rejected by B.C.’s highest court. The properties in Vancouver, Kelowna and Nanaimo were seized back in April under orders of B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture.PoliticsJun 28, 2023