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Victoria broker Carolann Steinhoff found guilty of instructing staff to alter client document, then lying
Updated: The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada said Steinhoff was responsible for the fabrications in client documents
High-profile Victoria broker guilty of altering client documents
Victoria stockbroker Carolann Steinhoff has been found guilty of instructing staff to alter client documents then trying to cover her tracks when questioned about the fabrications.
Two Victoria cops charged with assault
Two Victoria police officers are facing criminal assault charges, police spokesman Sgt. Grant Hamilton said in a news release Wednesday.
Campbell River men charged with murder after beating death
Two men from the Vancouver Island community of Campbell River have been charged with second-degree murder after the beating death of a 28-year-old man last month.
Microsoft faces 'massive' class-action suit in B.C.
A B.C. judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft that could affect hundreds of thousands of people who have bought personal computers containing Microsoft software in the past 16 years.
B.C. cuts grants to daycares, preschools, playgrounds
The B.C. government was accused Wednesday of clawing back millions from daycares, preschools and playgrounds, only a day after it justified deep cuts to arts, sports and environment groups by saying the money was needed to protect children's programs.
$19-million Lotto Max jackpot split by 2 B.C. men
Lottery winner Kevin Bowser's first major purchase since hitting the jackpot may likely be a new ride.
Health minister wants Americans to pay for surgeries in B.C.
B.C. Health Minister Kevin Falcon said he’s modelling the plan on B.C.’s education system.
Police remove baby from Victoria marijuana-grow op house
The baby’s mother, 25, was arrested along with a 43-year-old man. Both are facing drug production charges and are to appear in court April 16.
Anglican synod accepts plan to close churches
Sweeping changes to the Anglican Church on Vancouver Island, including the closing of a number of churches in Greater Victoria, will proceed.