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Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Legal changes may bring reprieve for B.C. cannabis entrepreneurs

Taxation, THC content and medical authorizations could be focus of regulatory changes.
Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Rob Shaw: Fence-sitting thrusts BC NDP into no-win scenario as overdose deaths climb

Government’s messaging over public drug-use legislation has completely reversed as it attempts to co-opt language of Opposition, writes Rob Shaw
Teacher representative says ban on cellphones in classrooms not needed

Teacher representative says ban on cellphones in classrooms not needed

Students sometimes need to use their own technology because it’s not available, says the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association
Vancouver festival cancels Israel-set play pulled by Belfry Theatre

Vancouver festival cancels Israel-set play pulled by Belfry Theatre

Vancouver’s PuSh Festival was set to show The Runner as well as Dear Laila by Palestinian playwright Basel Zaraa, who did not want the two plays shown together
B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

B.C. gang hitman gets 25 years for two murders, two attempted murders

"Parents should not have to bury their children," Jagvir Malhi's parents said. "All we have now are memories."
Former Asahi baseball player turns 102, gets recognized by Vancouver mayor

Former Asahi baseball player turns 102, gets recognized by Vancouver mayor

Koichi Kaye Kaminishi: "This is too much for me. I don't know what to say. I'm not a high-class person."
West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy to retire

West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy to retire

Sturdy has served as MLA for the riding since 2013, and narrowly held the seat in the 2020 snap election against a green challenge
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces

VANCOUVER — A multimillion-dollar settlement proposed by Meta sends a message to other companies about the importance of paying attention to the country's privacy laws, says a lawyer representing Canadians in the class-action lawsuit against the soci
B.C. laser hair removal worker faces more sex allegations

B.C. laser hair removal worker faces more sex allegations

Ali Aghasardar has previously denied sexual touching, and has said photos are part of tracking ongoing treatment.
B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras

SURREY, B.C. — Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C.