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Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

Defunding police: How it could work, but what do we lose?

Imagine a situation where, instead of calling 911, someone in mental-health distress calls a hotline which summons a mental-health professional.
Ex-conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wins dismissal at B.C. court

Ex-conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs wins dismissal at B.C. court

Bryce Casavant has been a vocal advocate of BC Conservation Officer Service reform.
Two COVID-19 clusters identified in families

Two COVID-19 clusters identified in families

No new deaths, but clusters of virus infection identified within large families
Premier Horgan confirms B.C. restaurants may be able to buy alcohol at wholesale prices

Premier Horgan confirms B.C. restaurants may be able to buy alcohol at wholesale prices

Restaurant owners have been wanting to be able to by alcohol at less than full retail price for years
Lower Mainland family dinner triggers a COVID-19 outbreak and a stark warning

Lower Mainland family dinner triggers a COVID-19 outbreak and a stark warning

Of the 30 guests, 15 have tested positive for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry 'disappointed' that protesters broke health regulations

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'disappointed' that protesters broke health regulations

B.C.'s provincial health officer had banned gatherings that include more than 49 people
OPINION: Rethinking roads can drive down species decline

OPINION: Rethinking roads can drive down species decline

When we look for 'shovel-ready' projects as we emerge from the pandemic, let's also look for 'shovel-worthy' ones.
Feds will go after ‘deliberate fraudsters’ of CERB, warns Trudeau

Feds will go after ‘deliberate fraudsters’ of CERB, warns Trudeau

PM also defends lack of fiscal update amid pandemic
Cautious Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave of COVID: Poll

Cautious Canadians increasingly wearing masks, fear second wave of COVID: Poll

Fear of a second wave of infection may be behind people's increased caution
Study shows 18% of retailers missed May rent

Study shows 18% of retailers missed May rent

Commercial landlords say many tenants not paying rent: options are taking limited government aid or evictions, but not both