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B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

Mario Ibarra's two sexual assault convictions are considered professional misconduct by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.
Best of Syrup: Fake cop, brutal bike ride and a bear's tragic end

Best of Syrup: Fake cop, brutal bike ride and a bear's tragic end

This week's headlines feature a cop impersonator in North Vancouver, an alleged assault on a Penticton couple and the death of Tex the grizzly bear on Texada Island.
Opinion: Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns — and what employers can do about it

Opinion: Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns — and what employers can do about it

New research shows that the decision to disclose a mental health condition at work isn't purely personal and can depend on the broader workplace environment.
You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

Don’t listen to social media influencers. It's safe and your best protection against growing skin cancer rates.
Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

The man said he was walking through Granville Loop Park when he hit his head on a low-hanging branch.
An in-depth look at the Canucks’ 2025-26 schedule

An in-depth look at the Canucks’ 2025-26 schedule

Road trips, homestands, back-to-backs, and the return of J.T. Miller in the Vancouver Canucks' 2025-26 schedule.
Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

From zero-sum thinking to loss aversion, the U.S. president’s trade moves follow a psychological playbook
Police watchdog investigating death in Vancouver jail

Police watchdog investigating death in Vancouver jail

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating the death of a man who was in VPD custody on July 16.
Why the Canucks traded Dakota Joshua for an underwhelming return

Why the Canucks traded Dakota Joshua for an underwhelming return

Evaluating the Dakota Joshua trade is less about the trade itself and more about what the Canucks do next.
Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

B.C. urged to spend province's advertising dollars in towns like Merritt instead of places like Menlo Park, California.