News Items tag as: David P. Ball

Indigenous identity fraud law is ‘a dividing line in the sand,’ says Haida filmmaker
January 20, 2021 - 8:00 PM

Haida filmmaker Tamara Bell launched a campaign this week to convince the federal government to create legislation to stop a longstanding trend: People fraudulently claiming Indigenous identity to gain funding or opportunities.
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Vernon car wash fender bender ends in stalemate
A soapy windshield and conflicting stories were both factors in why the B.C. small claims courts failed to find anyone liable after a fender bender at a Vernon car wash left two drivers and the business owner all pointing the finger of blame at e

Wine of the Week: The Chase from C.C. Jentsch Cellars
The B.C. wine industry lost another beloved member. News of the recent passing of Chris Jentsch of C.C. Jentsch Cellars has saddened the community. Chris and his wife Betty both grew up in the Okanagan orchard industry and eventually convert

Colorado to auction off cannabis-themed license plates
DENVER - Cannabis-themed license plates in Colorado are being auctioned off to the highest bidder in a fundraiser fo
April 14, 2021 10:14 AM
Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - A Minnesota prosecutor said Wednesday that he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis
April 14, 2021 9:40 AM
Expert blames George Floyd's death on heart rhythm problem
MINNEAPOLIS - George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by pol
April 14, 2021 9:28 AM
West Kelowna RCMP nab car thief with bait car
West Kelowna RCMP nabbed an alleged car thief after a suspect jumped into a bait car earlier this week. Just b
April 14, 2021 8:46 AM
COVID in-person dining restrictions to be extended through to May: B.C. industry group
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Restaurants and Food Association says it has been told that current health orders restricting i
April 14, 2021 8:23 AM

Indigenous identity fraud law is ‘a dividing line in the sand,’ says Haida filmmaker