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Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?

Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?

OTTAWA — If infant formula has become akin to liquid gold for parents stressed about empty store shelves this year, Canada may be sitting on a potential treasure trove — if only it could process the raw elements.
Man caught with loaded handgun at Burnaby mall gets stern warning from judge

Man caught with loaded handgun at Burnaby mall gets stern warning from judge

'If for some reason you touch a gun again, I’m telling you, just for touching it, the starting point is five years,' judge tells Luis Baez, 25, while sentencing him for walking around Metrotown mall with a loaded handgun tucked in his pants.
Province and feds agree to plant 37M new trees in B.C.

Province and feds agree to plant 37M new trees in B.C.

It's the carbon equivalent of removing about 470,000 gas-burning cars off the road for one year.
Flight attendant union to rally at YVR next week

Flight attendant union to rally at YVR next week

The union is requesting employers to make changes for their unpaid work.
Kirk LaPointe: Another global life sciences company takes root in British Columbia

Kirk LaPointe: Another global life sciences company takes root in British Columbia

Two co-founders are bringing expertise in hair restoration, life sciences operations and pharmaceutical development to Xyon Health
B.C. inquest hears initial 911 calls related to man who died after police beating

B.C. inquest hears initial 911 calls related to man who died after police beating

BURNABY, B.C. — A coroner's inquest has heard from two people whose 911 calls set off the Vancouver police response that led to the beating death of another man by several officers. Myles Gray, who was 33, died in Burnaby, B.C.
Metro Vancouver police seek suspect after 'suspicious occurrence' with 13-year-old girl

Metro Vancouver police seek suspect after 'suspicious occurrence' with 13-year-old girl

“The intentions of this man are unknown," say police.
WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekend

WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekend

Pilots could also opt for more restrained job action such as refusal to work overtime.
Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: April 22-23

Five things to do in Burnaby this weekend: April 22-23

Indulge in a guilty-pleasure musical experience, take in the arts and enjoy a block party this weekend. Food trucks included.
More than six British Columbians dying each day from toxic drug deaths

More than six British Columbians dying each day from toxic drug deaths

Between January and March, 596 lives were lost to toxic drugs, equating to more than six deaths a day.