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Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

The move comes after a public outcry about open drug use in city streets and in hospitals.
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Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Delta council votes to remove Mayor Harvie as Metro chair

Council also agreed to several policy changes when it comes to Delta's mayor and council members.
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Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Canadians want more regulations around smoking, according to poll

Will Canada raise the smoking age? New polling says public backs U.K.-style law
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Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Supports increasing for paramedics, who 'see it all'

Paramedics honour those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty with a ceremony at the legislature
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B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

B.C. Transit orders 66 electric buses from Canadian suppliers

The buses will be arriving gradually starting early next year and continuing until mid-2026
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B.C. RCMP officer fined $2,000 for employing foreign nanny

B.C. RCMP officer fined $2,000 for employing foreign nanny

Randi Ellen White pleaded guilty to unlawfully employing the U.S.-born woman without a work permit.
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Vancouver council considers ban on sale of 'torch-style' lighters

Vancouver council considers ban on sale of 'torch-style' lighters

Assistant fire captain: "It is clear that torch-style lighters play a major role in the contribution to fire loss and injury in the City of Vancouver."
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You can fly from Vancouver to Edmonton for a steal to watch the Canucks in the playoffs

You can fly from Vancouver to Edmonton for a steal to watch the Canucks in the playoffs

There are a few options for last-minute tickets.
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Geomagnetic storms might produce epic northern lights display in Metro Vancouver this week

Geomagnetic storms might produce epic northern lights display in Metro Vancouver this week

Viewing is possible from New York to Idaho.
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Police seek man who allegedly groped 80-year-old woman in Burnaby park

Police seek man who allegedly groped 80-year-old woman in Burnaby park

Burnaby RCMP is looking for help identifying a man in connection with a reported sexual assault in Central Park on Feb. 19.
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