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Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

Health Canada said Friday that, following a review, it will take any necessary action to ensure Canadians have access to safe and effective products.
Equipment hauled off site of second Surrey hospital, days after ground-breaking ceremony

Equipment hauled off site of second Surrey hospital, days after ground-breaking ceremony

Signs at the site say 'under construction,' but the site was empty as of Friday.
Former B.C. doctor to pay US$10.4M, sell waterfront home after stock fraud admission

Former B.C. doctor to pay US$10.4M, sell waterfront home after stock fraud admission

Avtar Singh Dhillon, a former B.C. cannabis company executive and stock promoter, has exchanged his testimony and guilty plea in a civil fraud proceeding for a US$10.4-million repayment of ill-gotten gains and a penny stock ban, with no civil penalty; Dhillon faces a sentencing hearing for related criminal conduct, this November.
Chilliwack residents killed by neighbour: police

Chilliwack residents killed by neighbour: police

An 83-year-old man has been charged.
B.C. man can't park boat on strata property for more than 48 hours

B.C. man can't park boat on strata property for more than 48 hours

The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal said the man would park his boat on common property for up to seven days at a time.
Change to B.C. drug decriminalization policy prohibits possession near playgrounds, parks

Change to B.C. drug decriminalization policy prohibits possession near playgrounds, parks

Government also announced plans forlegislation this fall to further regulate public drug use. No details were released about the additional changes.
Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Author remembers what it was like to be with Terry Fox on Marathon of Hope

Bill Vigars accompanied Terry Fox on the Marathon of Hope for three months and has released a new book about his experiences. He'll be at Mile 0 on Sunday for Victoria's Terry Fox Run.
Canadian airline ordered to pay $1,150 for flight delay

Canadian airline ordered to pay $1,150 for flight delay

Chik Lai claimed $1,200 for the flight delay, $95 for a refund of his baggage fee and $715 for expenses related to the baggage delay.
How investing strategies differ across generations

How investing strategies differ across generations

Millennials are digitally adept investors. They're comfortable with computer research to guide their decisions.
Federal tax changes unconstitutional, Canadian lawyers claim

Federal tax changes unconstitutional, Canadian lawyers claim

The Canadian Federation of Law Societies claims tax changes threaten unreasonable search and seizure protections, freedom from restraint and protection of solicitor-client privilege.