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Surveys on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produce mixed opinions

Surveys on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produce mixed opinions

VICTORIA — British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at lounges, cafes, special events or other businesses where marijuana products are available for sale.
'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby

'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby

Former anti-HST/GST political campaigner turned 'freedom fighter' Salvatore Vetro is hoping to unseat Premier David Eby in his Vancouver-Point Grey riding.
B.C. lawsuit alleges neglect of children in government care

B.C. lawsuit alleges neglect of children in government care

Named as defendants are B.C.'s director of child welfare and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
B.C. nurse disciplined for taking narcotics for own use

B.C. nurse disciplined for taking narcotics for own use

The nurse has agreed to treatment conditions and restrictions on her practice.
B.C. mother, daughter denied claim for euthanized puppy's vet care

B.C. mother, daughter denied claim for euthanized puppy's vet care

Honey the puppy had a genetic condition called renal dysplasia.
Bobcat visits B.C. neighbourhood on back-to-back days

Bobcat visits B.C. neighbourhood on back-to-back days

West Kelowna resident Liz Champion says she was surprised to find a bobcat at the front of her door when she checked her security camera on Saturday. "My doorbell camera alerted me on the phone. A bobcat... we have never seen one.
Mastermind of college cheating scandal gets 3.5 years in prison

Mastermind of college cheating scandal gets 3.5 years in prison

Rick Singer's client Vancouver businessman David Sidoo agreed to pay US$200,000 for co-conspirator, Mark Riddell, to "secretly take the SAT" in place of his sons.
B.C. repair shop loses man's boat

B.C. repair shop loses man's boat

The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal didn't buy the argument that Wayne Dauncey abandoned his boat to file an insurance claim.
BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

“GG was also shivering and exhausted and her abdomen was hard and swollen," says Emma Michel, assistant manager of the Richmond BC SPCA animal centre.
Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

World Vegan Travel is among those receiving the inaugural Animal-Friendly African Safaris Award.