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Embroiled B.C. mayor seeks court order to overturn censure, sanctionsA B.C. mayor who was censured earlier this year has taken legal action to eliminate sanctions imposed on him. Alissa Thibault has the story and more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 1
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Nijjar murder suspects transferred to B.C. ahead of court appearanceThe three suspects in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are expected to be transferred to B.C. today for a first court appearance Tuesday. Gurpreet Singh, a journalist for Spice Radio, breaks down some of the biggest questions surrounding the case.CrimeMay 6
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First court appearance for B.C. man accused of driving car into water for livestream stuntThe 19-year-old man charged with mischief after allegedly deliberately driving his car into Burrard Inlet at Rocky Point boat launch has made his first court appearance. Kristen Robinson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 13
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Alleged hitmen arrested in connection to murder of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar ‘likely’ to appear before criminal courtSpeaking in Ottawa on Friday, Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc said that police operations into the investigation of suspects arrested for the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar had started that day and was currently active. LeBlanc also added that it was “likely” the case will appear before criminal court.CanadaMay 3
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Province wins court decision on Surrey policingSolicitor General Mike Farnworth announced on Thursday the BC Supreme Court’s decision on the future of policing in Surrey. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the details of the decision.Global News Morning BCMay 23
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 7Another barge breaks loose in English Bay. How it was “all hands on deck” to prevent a repeat of the 2021 disaster. BC bans public drug use with a decriminalization rollback, and the expected impact on community safety. Also, Nijjar murder suspects make their first court appearance, as an overflow crowd show up to witness...Global BCMay 7
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 14It’s a waiting game for thousands of evacuees in northeastern B.C., watching wildfires dangerously close to their community. A major court ruling in the battle over vaccine mandates in B.C. And it could be one of the smallest class-action awards in history, but Canadians who were part of a lawsuit against LifeLabs are now getting...Global BCMay 14
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 13A wildfire that sparked up last Friday is now just mere kilometres away from Fort Nelson. A 19-year-old man charged with intentionally driving his car into Burrard Inlet for social media views makes his first court appearance. B.C. introduces a new law to prevent violent criminals from changing their names. And, an investigation is underway after...Global BCMay 13
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: May 4, 2024A BC murder outside a Sikh temple could have ties to India’s foreign intelligence agency. And – police tape blocks off a section of 118 avenue following a fatal stabbing. Plus, the world’s best female basketball players are preparing to dribble down the court at roger’s place with the WNBA.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 4
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Advocates say Ontario court backlogs leading to cases being droppedDelays in the court system are sparking renewed calls for more funding and resources. On Thursday morning, advocates spoke out at Queen’s Park, calling for reforms to the justice system. Shallima Maharaj reports.Mar 28
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Robert Pickton dies after prison attackBreaking news as convicted BC serial killer Robert Pickton has died. The 74-year-old died in hospital after being attacked by another inmate at a Quebec prison earlier this month. Pickton had been serving a sentence for six counts of second-degree murder which started in 2007. The correctional service of Canada says its thoughts are with...BC1May 31
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Global Okanagan News at 5: May 24, 2024BC’s police watchdog is investigating how RCMP handled reports of a threat, prior to the killing of Tatjana Stefanski near Lumby, a former Kelowna couple says thieves stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of property from their U-Haul storage locker, and North Okanagan residents are concerned after learning there is a high E.Coli count...May 24
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Vancouver Whitecaps face potential lawsuit over Lionel Messi no-showAfter soccer superstar Lionel Messi did not travel to Vancouver for a match with the Whitecaps, fans expressed frustration on social media. Now, one fan is taking his anger to B.C. Supreme Court. As John Hua reports, the ticketholder wants the Whitecaps and the MLS to be held accountable for Messi’s no-show.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 7
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Former B.C. streetball stars inspire hope for at-risk youthMore than two decades after Vancouver’s Notic streetball crew rose to international fame, two of the team’s former members are now mentors for at-risk youth at a school district in Surrey, B.C. Neetu Garcha looks at what’s inspired Joel “King Handles” Haywood and Jonathan “Johnny Blaze” Nkada Mubanda to take their story from the court...Global NationalJun 10
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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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‘People of Surrey want this to be over’: B.C.’s public safety minister on policing transitionB.C.’s Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, told reporters on Thursday morning that the B.C. government has won its court battle with the City of Surrey over the police transition to the SPS. Farnworth said he knows people in Surrey want this to be over.CanadaMay 23
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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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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 3A significant break in the high-profile killing of local Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Who are the suspects, and what we’ve learned about them? The man accused in the stabbing death near the White Rock Promenade faces justice at a court appearance. And, royalty was in North Vancouver Friday to commission Canada’s newest naval vessel.Global BCMay 3
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Global National: June 10The federal government has officially tabled a motion to increase the capital gains tax, which it hopes will add nearly $20 billion in new revenue to fund investments over the next five years. It’s also been billed as an effort to improve ‘tax fairness’ in Canada. Why doctors and business owners are unhappy about the...Global NationalJun 10