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Why ‘friend-shoring’ might not work in B.C.

Why ‘friend-shoring’ might not work in B.C.

The push to diversify trade away from China fails to account for the private sector, expert says
New Squamish mayor wants BC Supreme Court to help unmask author of smear campaign

New Squamish mayor wants BC Supreme Court to help unmask author of smear campaign

In an affidavit filed with the court, newly elected mayor of Squamish Armand Hurford claims the allegations in the post are “completely untrue.”
Former Vancouver Trump Hotel owners sue alleged ice-bucket-throwing patron

Former Vancouver Trump Hotel owners sue alleged ice-bucket-throwing patron

The alleged incident happened in July 2018 in the hotel bar.
Save Old Growth protester released on bail after five days in jail

Save Old Growth protester released on bail after five days in jail

Anti-logging protester Benjamin Holt was facing mischief charges in relation to demonstrations in Burnaby and North Vancouver when he was arrested again Thursday with protesters trying to paint a giant stencil onto the middle lane of the Lions Gate Bridge at 1:30 a.m.
How will the Chapman flow reductions affect hatchery salmon?

How will the Chapman flow reductions affect hatchery salmon?

Two days before the water flowing down Chapman Creek reserved for environmental purposes was reduced by 20 per cent , a third well came online at the Chapman Creek Hatchery.
Three new B.C. Supreme Court judges in Vancouver, another raised to appeal court

Three new B.C. Supreme Court judges in Vancouver, another raised to appeal court

VANCOUVER — The federal government has appointed three new judges to the British Columbia Supreme Court and raised another to the B.C. Court of Appeal. A statement from the Department of Justice says Justice Ronald Skolrood, who has served on the B.
CUPE workers at B.C. Assessment ratify new contract

CUPE workers at B.C. Assessment ratify new contract

First year provides for a flat increase of 25 cents per hour and a 3.24 per cent increase.
Blueberry River FN launches new resource business in B.C's north

Blueberry River FN launches new resource business in B.C's north

Armed with $65 million awarded following court victory on land claim, small First Nations has formed Blueberry River Resources
Deadly death cap mushroom is lurking, despite drought

Deadly death cap mushroom is lurking, despite drought

While other mushrooms might be hard to find because of extended dry weather, death caps are still turning up in areas where the ground is watered, such as boulevards, parks and lawns
Car theft, stabbing and hit-and-run part of crime spree Friday night in Victoria

Car theft, stabbing and hit-and-run part of crime spree Friday night in Victoria

Police are looking for surveillance video to sort out a series of crimes that took place just before midnight Friday.