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Sentence in Greater Vancouver kidnapping case 'academic'

Sentence in Greater Vancouver kidnapping case 'academic'

Man awaiting sentencing already faces a life sentence for killing a rapper and hip hop brand manager in Toronto.
WestJet fights back against passenger compensation ruling in court filing

WestJet fights back against passenger compensation ruling in court filing

WestJet is arguing it shouldn't have to compensate a passenger after a last-minute flight cancellation prompted by a lack of staff.
Music Mash set to make debut in Northern Alberta community

Music Mash set to make debut in Northern Alberta community

Inaugural music festival slated to run Sept. 2-4 will feature close to a dozen bands covering all genres.
Killing of Vancouver Island mother a case of mistaken identity, court hears

Killing of Vancouver Island mother a case of mistaken identity, court hears

The killer mistook the victim for the girlfriend of a man he was angry with for kicking him out of his home.
MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again

MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again

Travellers have experienced widespread flight cancellations, baggage delays and lengthy lineups as they get back in vacation mode.
Scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

Scuba diver fined $12,000 for getting too close to orcas

Canada's largest ever fine for getting too close to killer whales has been levied against a B.C. man.
Impaired charges laid following fatal motorcycle crash

Impaired charges laid following fatal motorcycle crash

A 33-year-old Southern Alberta woman is facing multiple charges after Fort Saskatchewan woman killed on Highway 1A.
Overdue traveller found deceased at dam near Kananaskis

Overdue traveller found deceased at dam near Kananaskis

Body of 29-year-old camper travelling from Victoria to Calgary located following a search by RCMP and Kananaskis Search and Rescue.
Young grizzly trapped and removed after wandering into neighbourhood

Young grizzly trapped and removed after wandering into neighbourhood

Bear destroyed beehives and tore apart shed in search for food in residential area northeast of Cochrane.
No gun licence for 'full patch' Hells Angel, B.C court agrees

No gun licence for 'full patch' Hells Angel, B.C court agrees

"I find that you represent the Hells Angels and are bound by rules that allow for violence and criminal acts, and that the police are your adversary," a firearms officer said.
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