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This B.C. strata passed bylaws to prevent owners from running for council

This B.C. strata passed bylaws to prevent owners from running for council

The strata said it created the bylaws to ensure the strata's long-term stability.
Lawns gone wild: How being lawnmower lazy boosts biodiversity

Lawns gone wild: How being lawnmower lazy boosts biodiversity

It’s a growing trend (pun somewhat intended), among people concerned about the environmental impacts of our obsession with manicured lawns.
Psilocybin offers new ways to lower risks of opioid addiction

Psilocybin offers new ways to lower risks of opioid addiction

Medicine is seeing a revival in the use of psychedelics as more studies across North America release promising results.
'Have to do something': Workers react with fear and hope to Alberta is Calling campaign

'Have to do something': Workers react with fear and hope to Alberta is Calling campaign

Health-care workers are in high demand in both Alberta and B.C. The Alberta government is asking Vancouverites to consider the move, but nurses' unions from each province say neither province can afford to lose any more staff.
People hiring escorts allegedly getting drugged, robbed in Lower Mainland: police

People hiring escorts allegedly getting drugged, robbed in Lower Mainland: police

If you've had something similar happen, you're encouraged to call police.
B.C. court's chinchilla farm decision disappoints animal activists

B.C. court's chinchilla farm decision disappoints animal activists

An animal advocacy group sued the province claiming the chief veterinarian issued a fur farm licence to B.C.'s only chinchilla farm without a health management plan.
Avis billed North Vancouver woman for driving 36,000 km in 3 days

Avis billed North Vancouver woman for driving 36,000 km in 3 days

Customer would have to have been driving 536.5 kilometres per hour non-stop to rack up the distance alleged by car rental company.
Stabbing in Surrey leaves one dead, IHIT investigating

Stabbing in Surrey leaves one dead, IHIT investigating

A 45-year-old man is dead.
Alleged B.C. gang member gets five years in prison for trafficking offences

Alleged B.C. gang member gets five years in prison for trafficking offences

The drugs involved in the case of Campbell River's Andrew Miguel Best included fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine.
'Horrific experience': Woman says Canadian airline ruined 'trip of a lifetime'

'Horrific experience': Woman says Canadian airline ruined 'trip of a lifetime'

And she's not alone.