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More than 250,000 packets of cigarettes recalled in Canada — due to fire hazard

More than 250,000 packets of cigarettes recalled in Canada — due to fire hazard

Yes, apparently they burn their full length too much and may start a fire on textiles, etc. if dropped. Who knew...
B.C.man and his dog travelling across Canada to raise awareness for abused, elderly people

B.C.man and his dog travelling across Canada to raise awareness for abused, elderly people

“If I die on the highway, I would have died for a cause,” he said.
Groundbreaking date for new Chetwynd Library set

Groundbreaking date for new Chetwynd Library set

The location is west of the skatepark at the North Access Road.
Soaring gas and rental costs lead B.C. inflation figures in April

Soaring gas and rental costs lead B.C. inflation figures in April

The cost of food is also hammering consumers.
How much of a threat does the monkeypox virus pose in B.C.? An expert weighs in

How much of a threat does the monkeypox virus pose in B.C.? An expert weighs in

Most people recover from monkeypox within weeks, but the disease is fatal for up to 1 in 10 people, according to the World Health Organization.
B.C. to end fossil fuel subsidies under new oil and gas royalty system

B.C. to end fossil fuel subsidies under new oil and gas royalty system

VICTORIA — British Columbia is changing its decades-old royalty system, the fees it charges companies to extract publicly owned oil and gas, in an effort to align with provincial climate goals.
Convicted nurse impersonator may face more B.C. charges

Convicted nurse impersonator may face more B.C. charges

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics now returns to B.C. where she is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
Why Hollywood North is poised to weather potential recession

Why Hollywood North is poised to weather potential recession

Data shows B.C.'s film and TV sector has rebounded quickly from past downturns.
NDP bill seeks to ban spanking, corporal punishment in Canada

NDP bill seeks to ban spanking, corporal punishment in Canada

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian introduced the Corinne's Quest bill in Ottawa on May 19.
How B.C.'s Human Rights Code helps renters

How B.C.'s Human Rights Code helps renters

The code protects certain parts of an individual’s identity, including age, family status and sexual orientation.