Guelph man loses $90K in cryptocurrency scam
An Ontario man was defrauded of $90,000 in a complex cryptocurrency investment scam. Learn how to protect yourself from similar financial fraud.
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QR Code Parking Scam Hits Ottawa: Protection Tips
Ottawa drivers face sophisticated parking machine scam using fake QR codes. Learn how this digital fraud works and essential tips to avoid becoming the next victim.
Rockwood senior loses $5,000 to grandparent scam
A Rockwood resident falls victim to the cruel 'grandparent scam,' losing thousands to fraudsters pretending to be a family member in legal trouble. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
Lakeshore woman loses $6,500 to grandparent scam
A sophisticated grandparent scam targeting seniors in Lakeshore, Ontario has claimed another victim, with police warning families about this emotional manipulation scheme.
CFIA Manual: Sitting on Ostriches for Lethal Injection
As BC awaits a decision on ostrich farming, a CFIA training manual reveals shocking euthanasia methods including sitting on the large birds to administer lethal drugs, sparking animal welfare concerns.
Vancouver Filipino Community Champions Cultural Centre
Metro Vancouver's vibrant Filipino community is rallying support for a groundbreaking cultural centre that would celebrate heritage and serve growing population needs.
BC youth receive RCMP award for heroic emergency response
Three remarkable British Columbia teenagers receive national recognition from the RCMP for their courageous response during a life-threatening emergency, demonstrating exceptional community spirit.
BC Court Awards Cowichan Tribes $500M Land Settlement
A landmark legal decision grants Cowichan Tribes one of British Columbia's largest-ever land claim settlements, resolving decades of dispute over traditional territories.
Massive Fuel Spill After BC Train Derailment
Emergency crews respond to major environmental incident as over 12,000 litres of diesel fuel contaminates BC interior following train derailment near Tabor Mountain.
BC Youth Vaping Study Reveals Alarming Trends
Groundbreaking research exposes the vaping epidemic among BC youth, with startling statistics about usage patterns and health concerns that demand immediate action.
Missing Surrey woman found safe after search
A 30-year-old woman reported missing in Surrey has been located safe and sound following an extensive search effort by authorities and community members.
Eby, First Nations demand Ottawa maintain oil tanker ban
B.C. Premier David Eby joins Coastal First Nations in urgent call to federal government to maintain critical oil tanker moratorium protecting Pacific coastline from environmental disaster.
North Bay senior loses $250K in investment scam
A North Bay resident has fallen victim to a devastating investment fraud, losing a quarter-million dollars. Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about sophisticated financial scams targeting Canadians.
Muskoka Computer Scam Costs Victims Thousands: OPP Warning
Ontario Provincial Police warn about sophisticated computer scams hitting Muskoka communities, with victims losing thousands in fake tech support schemes.
X Corp fights $100K BC fine in intimate image case
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, is taking legal action against a British Columbia tribunal decision that fined the company $100,000 for failing to remove intimate images. Discover the details of this landmark digital privacy case.
Missing Dog Scam Targets Heartbroken Canadian Pet Owners
A cruel new scam is preying on desperate Canadians searching for their lost pets, with fraudsters demanding hundreds of dollars for dogs they don't actually have.
BC Forestry Seeks Federal Support Like Ontario Auto Industry
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon calls for Ottawa to provide forestry sector with same level of support given to Ontario's automotive industry, warning of economic consequences without federal intervention.
BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand
British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.
Vancouver Island team preps 5th Ukraine aid mission
A dedicated humanitarian team from Vancouver Island is gearing up for their fifth emergency mission to Ukraine, delivering critical medical supplies and support to frontline communities devastated by ongoing conflict.
B.C. cancels $325K anti-tariff ad campaign targeting Alberta
The British Columbia government has unexpectedly pulled a $325,000 advertising campaign targeting Alberta's beer tariffs just days before its scheduled launch, raising questions about interprovincial trade strategy.
Toxic Forever Chemicals Found in B.C. Sea Otters
Groundbreaking research reveals alarming levels of PFAS chemicals in sea otters along British Columbia's coast, signaling widespread contamination of marine environments and potential threats to wildlife health.
BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks
Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.
Vancouver Home Sales Drop 14% in October
Greater Vancouver's housing market shows significant cooling as October sales drop sharply while inventory grows. Discover what's driving the market shift and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Young Moose Trapped Behind Fence Freed by BC RCMP
A heartwarming wildlife rescue unfolded in British Columbia as RCMP officers successfully freed a young moose trapped behind a fence. The dramatic operation required careful coordination and expertise.
BC Artist Paints Strangers' Sources of Happiness
A Vancouver Island woman is spreading happiness across British Columbia by creating personalized paintings of what brings joy to complete strangers in her unique social art project.
Ontario couple loses $1M to online scammers
A heartbreaking case of financial fraud sees an Ontario senior couple lose their life savings to convincing online scammers who posed as police investigators in a complex scheme.
Police vs Firefighters Charity Hockey Game in Windsor
Windsor police officers and firefighters are trading their badges for hockey gear in an epic Battle of the Badges charity game to raise crucial funds for cancer research this November.
Mother pleads for tips in slain Vancouver agent's case
The grieving mother of a murdered Vancouver real estate agent breaks her silence, pleading for information that could help find her daughter's killer on what would have been her birthday.
Amazon fined $10K in BC delivery definition case
A British Columbia court case has resulted in a $10,000 fine against Amazon and established a crucial legal definition for delivery services that could impact e-commerce across Canada.
Globe and Mail Wins Four Jack Webster Awards
Celebrating journalistic excellence in British Columbia, The Globe and Mail secured four major victories at the 2023 Jack Webster Awards, including the coveted Journalist of the Year.
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