CBC News Online - British Columbia Digest - 2015-02-23

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Complaints at B.C.'s police watchdog IIO prompt calls for review Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:22:04 EST An all-party committee reviewing B.C.'s civilian-led police investigation agency is recommending a provincial review following internal complaints and high staff turnover. Read More Waterloo man Id'ed as dead snowboarder on Whistler Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:30:07 EST B.C. Coroners Service has identified the snowboarder who died on Whistler Mountain as 30-year-old Jaisal Chauhan. Read More Former addict says misconceptions drive fear of recovery centres Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:28:39 EST A former resident of an addiction recovery centre similar to the one proposed in North Vancouver says people who fight against recovery houses in their neighbourhood have misconceptions about addiction and the people it affects. Read More Avan Yu recalls comedic piano performances during CBC concert Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:42:20 EST As an internationally-recognized pianist, Vancouver's Avan Yu has performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and at Carnegie Hall, but even the most prestigious recital hall can mean little if he's faced with a malfunctioning piano. Read More 'I don't think I'm doing anything wrong,' says Sechelt weed shop owner Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:04:59 EST Sechelt man, Robin Kehler, is determined to open a new medical marijuana dispensary, Weeds Glass and Gifts, even though Mounties have threatened to shut his store down. Read More More Headlines Man injured after propane tank explodes at industrial park 'Big octopus hug' smothers B.C. diver's face in limbs Federal court to decide who has the right to grow medical marijuana Woman charged in Kootenay's largest ever cocaine bust Can you solve temper tantrums by reasoning with your child? Cattle ranchers defend program that pays to kill predators West Van trying to limit size of monster homes Ex-B.C. Lion and RCMP officer sentenced over theft of $650 on duty IHIT investigating suspicious death in Richmond Police release photos of car in alleged hit and run