Tag: extortion

Head of B.C. extortion task force apologizes for saying threats are not a “crisis”

The head of British Columbia’s extortion task force is apologizing for saying extortion in Surrey is not a “crisis.”

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

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Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

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