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You inhale a 'brain-eating fungi' in Vancouver every day. Here's why that's usually OK

You inhale a 'brain-eating fungi' in Vancouver every day. Here's why that's usually OK

Zygomycosis often lives in soil and releases spores that people can breathe in through their noses.
Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

A death review panel report on the overdose crisis recommends that community groups be allowed to hand out non-prescription drugs
Vancouver court challenge claims Canada failed to protect endangered birds

Vancouver court challenge claims Canada failed to protect endangered birds

A federal order to protect marbled murrelet nests — along with 24 other migratory bird species — failed to protect wider habitat they need to survive, hears justice.
B.C. lawyer from firm connected to alleged money launderer faces hearing

B.C. lawyer from firm connected to alleged money launderer faces hearing

The Law Society of BC says lawyer Xiuwen (Vincent) Ouyang moved $3 million through his trust account without sourcing the money or properly documenting his client despite "circumstances that were objectively suspicious."
Two B.C. teachers disciplined for inappropriate behaviour

Two B.C. teachers disciplined for inappropriate behaviour

Teacher gave student advice about dating and made comments about sex.
Misuse of land or lifeline for small businesses? Controversial Burnaby self-storage facility planned

Misuse of land or lifeline for small businesses? Controversial Burnaby self-storage facility planned

A proposed self-storage facility with 872 storage units for small businesses came under fire by some city councillors Monday.
Burnaby earmarks millions for amenities at Brentwood school sites

Burnaby earmarks millions for amenities at Brentwood school sites

Burnaby city council gave approval in principle to $7.4 million in funding for an expanded school gym at Brentwood Park Elementary School and a school-based child-care facility at a new school planned for 4900 Dawson St.
Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

CFIB survey finds 32% of Western Canadian small businesses victim of theft or property damage.
President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

President's Choice mushrooms recalled in Canada: Here's what to do

White sliced mushrooms are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.
Hells Angels-connected B.C. drug dealers sentenced

Hells Angels-connected B.C. drug dealers sentenced

"The drug business just doesn't work so don't do it in the future," Judge Paul Dohm said.