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Port Coquitlam to consider cannabis shop near Minnekhada Middle

Port Coquitlam to consider cannabis shop near Minnekhada Middle

The proposed location is 100 m less than what's required in Port Coquitlam's current cannabis policy.
62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

62% of Canadians back windfall tax on fossil fuel profits, says poll

In every region of Canada, pollsters found a majority of respondents agree Ottawa should introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Metro Vancouver snowpack still sitting at 39 per cent of normal

Metro Vancouver snowpack still sitting at 39 per cent of normal

Snowpack that feeds North Shore reservoirs has increased in the past month, but still sits at the second-lowest levels ever, raising fear of summer drought
'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes.
When and how often can a landlord come into a Metro Vancouver rental unit?

When and how often can a landlord come into a Metro Vancouver rental unit?

"Sometimes [landlords] will do it for the purpose of harassing or intimidating tenants to make them want to leave," said a tenancy lawyer.
Manslaughter trial begins in 2022 B.C. death

Manslaughter trial begins in 2022 B.C. death

Jeffrey Scott Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the June 2022 death of Scott Alan Carver.
Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

Eby to address forestry unions at Victoria summit

The three unions say the summit is an “unprecedented” effort to chart out a future for B.C.’s forestry industry
Coquitlam to boost $135K into Caribbean, BC Dumpling festivals

Coquitlam to boost $135K into Caribbean, BC Dumpling festivals

Coquitlam is also cutting its Kaleidoscope Arts Festival in August to make way for bigger a Summer Concert Series, as well as more BC Culture Days programming in September.
B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

B.C. learner driver fled police with traffic stop U-turn

When police finally caught up to motorcyclist Mojtaba Alipour, they struggled to handcuff him.
'The Beast' officially rolls into Belcarra fire hall

'The Beast' officially rolls into Belcarra fire hall

The new fire truck, at a cost of nearly $600,000, is "a bargain for taxpayers," said Miranda Venos, vice president of the Sasamat Volunteer Firefighters Association.