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Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

The mess continues and there is no end in sight
'Fear-based' substance-use education is failing — does this B.C. nurse have an answer?

'Fear-based' substance-use education is failing — does this B.C. nurse have an answer?

A nurse and researcher at the University of British Columbia says outdated substance-abuse education has been found to rely on marketing and ideological approaches instead of evidence.
B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juice

B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juice

A British Columbia health authority has issued a public warning after it says benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice sold in Chilliwack, B.C.
Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Population growth, electrification create need for investment in region.
B.C. lawyer used burner phones to conceal clients' $31M from U.S. investigators

B.C. lawyer used burner phones to conceal clients' $31M from U.S. investigators

The law society panel determined the lawyer was helping his clients "hide and benefit from their ill-gotten gains."
Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Wilbur Turner has witnessed his fair share of hate since he came out as a queer man 27 years ago in Alberta.
'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

Staff members at the British Columbia Children's Ministry who failed to check on two Indigenous children who were systematically abused by their foster parents have lost their jobs, the government says.
Birth of 14 endangered marmot pups brings hope amid B.C. drought fears

Birth of 14 endangered marmot pups brings hope amid B.C. drought fears

Canada's most endangered mammal, the Vancouver Island marmot population was recently boosted after a Calgary breeding program discovered 14 pups hiding in artificial burrows.
Neuron launches e-Scooters, e-Bikes in Coquitlam ahead of July 1 long weekend

Neuron launches e-Scooters, e-Bikes in Coquitlam ahead of July 1 long weekend

Coquitlam sees the first of two micro-mobility operators launching in City Centre.