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Drug-smuggling pigeon ‘in training’ found with tiny backpack in B.C. prison — again

Drug-smuggling pigeon ‘in training’ found with tiny backpack in B.C. prison — again

Correctional officers in B.C. found a second pigeon wearing a tiny backpack designed to smuggle drugs into a prison, this time at the Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford
B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

VANCOUVER — RCMP in British Columbia say they've disrupted major organized crime groups that are flooding the streets with toxic drugs in two separate investigations involving "transnational" drug production and distribution operations.
Woman accused of impersonating nurse in Ontario, B.C. could plead guilty

Woman accused of impersonating nurse in Ontario, B.C. could plead guilty

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics is due to return to B.C., where it's alleged she posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
Prince George homeless plan violates human rights, federal advocate says

Prince George homeless plan violates human rights, federal advocate says

Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle condemned the City of Prince George’s plan to centralize homeless campers at a single site.
Pouce Coupe post office break-in investigation

Pouce Coupe post office break-in investigation

"Inappropriate to comment further or provide details."
Why 'vegetarians only' ads are part of B.C.'s rental market menu

Why 'vegetarians only' ads are part of B.C.'s rental market menu

What you should know when you see vegetarian-only rental ads on Facebook marketplace, Kijiji or Craigslist.
Extreme weather events accelerating re-think of Metro Vancouver water supply

Extreme weather events accelerating re-think of Metro Vancouver water supply

"I would say that there's been a series of wake-up calls over the last several years, in terms of anomalous weather events or unusual weather events."
Not criminally responsible defence possible in Yaletown fatal stabbing

Not criminally responsible defence possible in Yaletown fatal stabbing

Lindsay Scott is charged with second-degree murder and assault in the death of Justin Mohrman.
Report urges province to get gig worker regulations right for B.C.

Report urges province to get gig worker regulations right for B.C.

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade pushes equitable, accessible, affordable standards for app-based work sector
B.C. fishing and hunting guides angling for banner year and increased interest in outdoor activities

B.C. fishing and hunting guides angling for banner year and increased interest in outdoor activities

Three years after border closures clobbered B.C.’s tourism industry, hunting and fishing guides and lodges in B.C. say they are hoping for a banner year in 2023, as Americans and other international anglers and big-game hunters return in force.