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B.C. court blocks new law against public drug use, warning of 'irreparable harm'

B.C. court blocks new law against public drug use, warning of 'irreparable harm'

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances, prompting concern from the government and a Metro Vancouver mayor who called the decision "pathetic.
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B.C. double-stabbing accused remains in jail pending bail decision

B.C. double-stabbing accused remains in jail pending bail decision

Police suggest caution when meeting strangers for Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist transactions.
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B.C. man guilty in sister sex assault faces sentence breach charge

B.C. man guilty in sister sex assault faces sentence breach charge

The 26-year-old pleaded guilty on May 30, 2022 to the April 2021 sex assault.
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Whale poop in West Van lab sheds light on orcas at risk of extinction

Whale poop in West Van lab sheds light on orcas at risk of extinction

Researchers are conducting scat science in hopes of directing policy that protects orca populations
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Directions home from a Drake concert among frivolous 911 calls made in B.C. in 2023

Directions home from a Drake concert among frivolous 911 calls made in B.C. in 2023

E-Comm has released its annual list of top 911 nuisance calls. Among them: Uber Eats order taking too long and a bad haircut.
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B.C. parents picked Noah as top baby name in 2023

B.C. parents picked Noah as top baby name in 2023

This is the second year that Noah is listed as the most popular baby name in B.C.
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Photos from the Vancouver civic affairs beat in 2023

Photos from the Vancouver civic affairs beat in 2023

Politicians, police and East Hastings encampment dwellers all subject of photographs this year.
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Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

Most British Columbians thirsty for the NBA's return to Vancouver, says polling

About 60 per cent of respondents believe bringing back pro basketball is a good idea, according to a Research Co. survey.
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What to expect from B.C. sports in 2024

What to expect from B.C. sports in 2024

From future NHL stars to the World Cup, and more
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B.C. provincial court judges to receive 28.4% pay increase over four years

B.C. provincial court judges to receive 28.4% pay increase over four years

The increase bumps the judges’ annual salary to $343,000 retroactive to April 1, 2023.
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