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Coquitlam man charged for assaulting media at 2022 border protest

Coquitlam man charged for assaulting media at 2022 border protest

RCMP launched an investigation after police were called to a protest that turned "aggressive" at Surrey's Pacific Highway crossing.
Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy approved after Surrey reversal

Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy approved after Surrey reversal

With Surrey and Township of Langley on board, the Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy calls for more affordable housing, less carbon pollution and more protected green space while still building industrial lands and adding one million more people by 2050.
Alcohol tax hike set to raise B.C. retail prices April 1

Alcohol tax hike set to raise B.C. retail prices April 1

Federal government set to increase excise taxes by 6.3 per cent
Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

The commissioners are looking at whether valid and meaningful consent is being obtained for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

A young Ukrainian couple has found safety in Vancouver as nightmares persist of their home country left in ruin by Russia's military invasion.
Pigeon poop is damaging the historic Samson V in New West

Pigeon poop is damaging the historic Samson V in New West

How are pigeon droppings damaging the Samson V museum?
Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA

Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA

With demand dropping, many backyard breeders in B.C. are unable to sell their puppies. This has resulted in more seizures and surrenders, says the animal welfare organization.
Charity sounds alarm over scam involving reusable grocery bags

Charity sounds alarm over scam involving reusable grocery bags

It began in July 2022 when the society was approached by a representative of a company called Konect Media and offered advertising space on 10,000 reusable grocery bags for $1,500.
Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

The change to the Mental Health Act, effective immediately, means patients and police no longer need to face possible hours-long waits for a physician.
Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Over 100 shark and ray species were recently added to an international treaty, known as the CITES list, to protect them from the threat of unsustainable and illegal trade.