Crime

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B.C.’s updated gun laws take effect this fall, with new rules for low-velocity, imitation guns.

British Columbia’s new firearms law aimed at curbing gang violence will take effect Oct. 1, introducing tighter rules on low-velocity and imitation guns as well as new police powers.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

Police search for violent offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant  

Nanaimo RCMP said a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in the area.

B.C. victims can now seek up to $75,000 in damages for intimate images posted online

British Columbia said victims of intimate-image abuse can now seek up to $75,000 in damages after amendments to the Intimate Images Protection Act took effect Wednesday.

B.C. judge certifies class action alleging province ignored prison sexual assaults for decades

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has certified a class-action lawsuit alleging the province failed to stop decades of sexual abuse by a prison guard.
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