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Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units

Chinatown resident cites privacy concerns over use of what police call “public safety trailers”
Horgan says government working to ‘protect’ ferry routes

Horgan says government working to ‘protect’ ferry routes

Premier John Horgan says he “absolutely understands the anxiety” ferry-dependent communities have about maintaining service levels following pandemic-related cuts, and the government is working “to protect as many routes as we possibly can.
Muni Morsels: council still pushing for a MV-free Mt. Gardner

Muni Morsels: council still pushing for a MV-free Mt. Gardner

Mayor Gary Ander opened the June 8 regular council meeting with a statement against racism: “I would like to acknowledge something that cannot be ignored,” said Ander.
Construction begins for Cove rental housing project

Construction begins for Cove rental housing project

Scheduled for leasing next summer and occupancy in Dec. 2021, the building is to include four non-market suites and three fully accessible suites.
Langley company nets $200,000 in environmental fines

Langley company nets $200,000 in environmental fines

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Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors

Uber now fully licensed in Surrey after $65,000 legal battle vexes councillors

City of Surrey paid $65,130 for a legal battle against Uber, which did not send city hall its legal bill following a successful injunction against ticketing of its drivers
Can a Squamish liquefied natural gas terminal reduce global emissions?

Can a Squamish liquefied natural gas terminal reduce global emissions?

Woodfibre's LNG's new data suggests that's the case, but a scientist and a professor question the findings
Updated: Bowen's getting ferry runs cut

Updated: Bowen's getting ferry runs cut

BC Ferries had intended to cut the Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. runs but the Ferry Advisory Committee is proposing Sunday and Tuesday 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. sailings as alternatives.
‘Hundreds’ of hikers not prepared for snow, North Shore Rescue warns

‘Hundreds’ of hikers not prepared for snow, North Shore Rescue warns

North Shore Rescue members say popular mountain trails are being overrun with people who aren’t prepared for the winter conditions they find at the top.
Squamish Nation family honours Dr. Bonnie Henry with blanket ceremony

Squamish Nation family honours Dr. Bonnie Henry with blanket ceremony

This article has been amended since it was originally posted. The woman leading B.C.