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B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

B.C. man sues WestJet for defamation following face-mask dispute

Man alleges flight attendants made 'false and defamatory' statements to authorities.
Provinces licensing wolf fur farms, B.C. group reveals

Provinces licensing wolf fur farms, B.C. group reveals

An animal rights group says the discovery was the first time anyone has found a wolf farm in Canada.
Fiscal update includes loans for housing developers, affordable housing fund: source

Fiscal update includes loans for housing developers, affordable housing fund: source

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the fall economic statement on Tuesday, a document that will make billions in loans available for homebuilders and earmark a fund for affordable housing.
Baldrey: Why Premier David Eby — one year later — says there's more work ahead

Baldrey: Why Premier David Eby — one year later — says there's more work ahead

At the first B.C. NDP convention in four years, Eby's messaging on the future was made "abundantly clear," according to Keith Baldrey.
Health profession opening their minds to psychedelics, North Vancouver researcher says

Health profession opening their minds to psychedelics, North Vancouver researcher says

Magic mushrooms are still illegal, but researchers say they are showing great promise in treating mental illness
Some nurse practitioners in Canada not being paid for administering MAID

Some nurse practitioners in Canada not being paid for administering MAID

British Columbia has made headway in offering different compensation models.
Christmas shoppers warned of holiday cyberscams

Christmas shoppers warned of holiday cyberscams

"Fraudsters and identity thieves don’t take time off for the holidays."
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh blasts Trudeau, Poilievre at B.C. convention

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh blasts Trudeau, Poilievre at B.C. convention

VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has lost touch with the struggles of Canadians, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre only pretends to care about regular people, federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh said Sunday.
Rolling Stones tease Vancouver show as part of upcoming North American tour

Rolling Stones tease Vancouver show as part of upcoming North American tour

The Rolling Stones appear to be teasing an upcoming tour
Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

Is safer supply safe? Critics say it hooks new users; others argue it saves lives

The controversy around giving drug users prescribed alternative drugs like hydromorphone amped up when a B.C. Coroners Service death review panel recommended opening the program up to those without prescriptions.