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The weed isn't making you paranoid — the pot shop really does have cameras

The weed isn't making you paranoid — the pot shop really does have cameras

Cannabis and liquor store protections for customers' and employees' private information has improved significantly since B.C.'s privacy watchdog issued recommendations.
B.C. strata can give toilet overflow bill to owner, tribunal rules

B.C. strata can give toilet overflow bill to owner, tribunal rules

A B.C. tribunal said a strata tenant was responsible for ensuring a toilet didn't overflow despite the fact a pipe blockage was in common property.
Death toll from heat wave climbs as B.C. coroner report calls for change

Death toll from heat wave climbs as B.C. coroner report calls for change

619 people are now thought to have died due to the 2021 heat wave in B.C.
B.C. flood watch: Province most vulnerable to extreme weather right now

B.C. flood watch: Province most vulnerable to extreme weather right now

High snowpacks through the Cariboo and Rocky Mountains puts cities like Kamloops and Prince George at high risk for flooding.
B.C. nurse fined $21,000 for giving wrong patient methadone

B.C. nurse fined $21,000 for giving wrong patient methadone

A Pitt Meadows nurse failed to intervene while the patient was in medical distress, didn't document the conduct and failed to correct his error.
Post about Dr. Bonnie Henry's lottery win taken down after negative tweets

Post about Dr. Bonnie Henry's lottery win taken down after negative tweets

Henry had won an early-bird prize of two e-bikes in the May 10 draw — using a random number generator — for a lottery benefiting the $10-million Emerge Stronger fundraising drive
'Higher than historical losses': B.C. bees face growing threat of deadly virus

'Higher than historical losses': B.C. bees face growing threat of deadly virus

A variant of a virus that attacks the wing shape of bees is rapidly spreading across Canada, causing beekeepers in B.C. to lose entire colonies.
B.C. to send emergency text alerts to warn of heat waves

B.C. to send emergency text alerts to warn of heat waves

British Columbians will first get a heat warning indicating temperatures are rising. If it persists, a broadcast will get beamed out across text message, radio and television.
Accused killer refusing to attend court

Accused killer refusing to attend court

Shane Sutherland, charged with second-degree murder in the death of Amanda Black, has refused to attend court.
Northern B.C. woman raises $12,100 for SPCA

Northern B.C. woman raises $12,100 for SPCA

Amidst a four-month long facility closure, one woman has fundraised $12,100 to help the North Peace SPCA.
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