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Report · LangleyAn off-duty police officer took his own life in a Langley gun range in February. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) determined police were not responsible for the man's death. There is no evidence that the man knew police were in the building prior to his death, the report says.
IIO closes investigation into Langley gun range death - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Vladimir PutinInternational Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is the first time the global court has issued a warrant against a leader of one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. The move was immediately dismissed by Moscow and welcomed by Ukraine as a major breakthrough.
International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Victoria, British Columbia · VictoriaVictoria petting zoo welcomes its first two baby goats of the season Jupiter and Solaris. Momma goat Moon sadly gave birth to one stillborn baby, staff said in a social media post. less than 24 hours later, her sister Venus went into labour. Venus delivered a big boy who she greeted eagerly and lovingly. Moon carefully took on the baby girl as her own.
Tragic birth in Victoria petting zoo leads to happy beginnings for 2 mama goats
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Chemainus · ChemainusJudge rules Colin John not criminally responsible in Chemainus knifing death of Derek Descoteau. Many of those gathered to hear the decision immediately stormed out when the decision became known. The determination on Colin John was made by Justice Lisa Warren in BC Supreme Court Tuesday.
Colin John found not criminally responsible in 2016 Descoteau murder - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Sexual AssaultDr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade was first reported to police in Delta in August of 2020. A charge was recommended but Crown counsel declined to prosecute. In July of 2022, Mounties in Surrey received a report of a sexual assault by the doctor. A single charge of sexual assault was approved in September of that year.
B.C. doctor facing second sexual assault charge
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RCMP · NakuspA prolific Nakusp offender is in jail following a break and enter last week. Police responded to reports of a break-and-enter in the Burton Area on Arrow Lake. Two males were arrested and a search of the property was conducted. The search revealed a large underground bunker with stolen property inside.
Nakusp man in prison following break-in, RCMP discover ‘underground bunker’ on property - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Vernon, British Columbia · VernonNolan Kendall and his girlfriend, Taylor, gave birth to three baby girls, via emergency c-section, 10 weeks early. All three girls were delivered, however they all have internal issues and required surgery right after delivery. The new family of five are foreseeing a long hospital stay in Vancouver, with at least one more surgery for two of the babies.
Community jumps in to support Vernon couple with preterm triplets - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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B.C. families to see last topped up benefit payment before permanent increase in July - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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