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Surrey, B.C., immigration consultancy firm still operating after owner's licence revoked
Immigration consultant Raghbir Singh Bharowal had his licence permanently revoked for misconduct following an investigation by regulators. But his firm is open — and he's announced over social media his intentions to expand his business.
Why horse owners have filed a lawsuit to keep a rat-infested B.C. racetrack open
Owners say they need the facility to train horses, employ workers ahead of the fall season. They've proposed an alternative pest control plan they say would allow them to keep horses onsite during the summer.
Surrey, B.C., pools open for summer season, and lessons are already in high demand
More Metro Vancouver pools are due to open as the summer months approach. The Lifesaving Society B.C. and Yukon says swim lessons are already in high demand.
B.C. immigration consultant discovers forged foreign worker documents — with her name on them
Twice in two weeks, Surrey, B.C., immigration consultant Neera Agnihotri discovered her firm was listed on employment documents for foreign workers supposedly bound for B.C. The only problem: she had never heard of any of the prospective workers or the businesses wanting to hire them.
Tight race for votes in booming Langley, B.C., where housing and health care are top of mind
One of B.C.'s fastest growing communities is split into three separate ridings, and polls suggest all three of them could be hotly contested on election day.
Beloved church space gutted by Surrey strip mall fire
A commercial unit that served as a church space for members of African and Latin communities in Surrey was lost in a Monday morning blaze. Police have since deemed the fire was not suspicious.
Murder trial to take 6-8 months after man pleads not guilty to contract killing
The first week in a months-long trial for Brandon Teixeira, charged with killing Nicolas Khabra in Surrey, concluded on Friday. The Crown is expected to call two witnesses to the homicide, including a person prosecutors say was in on the killing.
Whistleblower in RCMP probe says he participated in group chats to 'fit in'
Defence lawyers zeroed in on Const. Sam Sodhi's messages in group chats are at the centre of an investigation into three officers facing discreditable conduct and harassment complaints.
Whistleblower testifies at RCMP conduct probe into alleged racist group chat
Coquitlam Const. Sam Sodhi alleges he was bullied, harassed, and witnessed racist behaviour involving three officers.
Fewer B.C. residents travelling south into Washington state, data suggests
Southbound border traffic has dropped since inauguration day, down as much as 45 per cent over the Family Day long weekend. Whatcom County officials believe the trend is likely a combination of the low Canadian dollar and political tensions.