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Phase 2 park feedback highlights Bowen/Mainland split

Phase 2 park feedback highlights Bowen/Mainland split

Metro Vancouver residents support park proposal at much higher rate than Islanders
Ministry slams Surrey mayor for lack of leadership in police transition

Ministry slams Surrey mayor for lack of leadership in police transition

A leaked letter outlines examples of lack of action and statements of misinformation by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and city council.
B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.
New B.C. public drug use restrictions will endanger lives, says advocacy group

New B.C. public drug use restrictions will endanger lives, says advocacy group

New provincial law on public drug use runs contrary to goals of decriminalization in many ways, says the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users.
The Mystery of the Snug Cove Russet

The Mystery of the Snug Cove Russet

Genetic testing held the answer to one of Bowen’s heritage apples
B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

Over two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.
Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.
Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

All 11 cities in region see increases over previous homeless count in 2020.
British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.