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Volunteers who supported seniors a lasting legacy of pandemic: B.C. seniors advocate

Volunteers who supported seniors a lasting legacy of pandemic: B.C. seniors advocate

VICTORIA — The advocate for seniors in British Columbia says a rise in volunteer services supporting the elderly has been one of the "brightest lights" throughout the pandemic.
Surrey council wins 'dishonourable mention' in Code of Silence Award

Surrey council wins 'dishonourable mention' in Code of Silence Award

Banning people from City of Surrey council meetings has garnered Mayor Doug McCallum and others the dubious distinction of a dishonourable mention in the annual Code of Silence Awards
We looked at all the 'Freedom Convoy' donations from Metro Vancouver. Here's what we found.

We looked at all the 'Freedom Convoy' donations from Metro Vancouver. Here's what we found.

The highest donation to the cause was made by a gun range in Langley
Competition Bureau urged to review pellet company takeovers

Competition Bureau urged to review pellet company takeovers

United Kingdom's Drax to control two-thirds of B.C.'s output, says group
Recent growth in Vancouver’s technology sector heightens demand for office space

Recent growth in Vancouver’s technology sector heightens demand for office space

How the city is dodging downtown occupancy woes
Health Canada recalls Anthropologie candles due to fire, laceration risks

Health Canada recalls Anthropologie candles due to fire, laceration risks

Over 600 of the affected candles have been sold in Canada
Policies failing to stem the rising tide of homelessness and addiction: critics

Policies failing to stem the rising tide of homelessness and addiction: critics

Many are failing to get the help they need because of faulty application of ‘four pillars’ approach, observers say
Inflation hits highs not seen since 1991 as rent drives up costs in B.C.

Inflation hits highs not seen since 1991 as rent drives up costs in B.C.

Canadian inflation hit 5.1 per cent in January, according to StatsCan
Craig James' involvement in own retirement benefit raised by prosecutors

Craig James' involvement in own retirement benefit raised by prosecutors

Former Clerk of the House helped direct own deposit, court hears
Squamish Nation asserts need to lead reconciliation after Gassy Jack statue toppled

Squamish Nation asserts need to lead reconciliation after Gassy Jack statue toppled

While Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) spokesperson understands the anger behind the downing of the Gassy Jack statue, Wilson Williams said the City of Vancouver had honoured the Nation's recommendation that time be taken to 'walk softly.'