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Surveys on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produce mixed opinions

Surveys on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produce mixed opinions

VICTORIA — British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at lounges, cafes, special events or other businesses where marijuana products are available for sale.
Prince George senior worried about tax bill after 31% assessment increase

Prince George senior worried about tax bill after 31% assessment increase

The assessed value of her home has more than doubled since 2015, including a $108,000 increase this year alone.
B.C. should consider ending stumpage timber fees, MLA says

B.C. should consider ending stumpage timber fees, MLA says

Rustad says forestry uncertainty scaring away investors, proposes tax system to reward value-added producers
Mastermind of college cheating scandal gets 3.5 years in prison

Mastermind of college cheating scandal gets 3.5 years in prison

Rick Singer's client Vancouver businessman David Sidoo agreed to pay US$200,000 for co-conspirator, Mark Riddell, to "secretly take the SAT" in place of his sons.
B.C. will pay fees, fund schooling upgrades to get more nurses in health-care system

B.C. will pay fees, fund schooling upgrades to get more nurses in health-care system

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government will pay fees for international nurses and help finance former nurses who want to return to health care in a push to get more workers into the system.
BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

BC SPCA brings back the #BettyWhiteChallenge

“GG was also shivering and exhausted and her abdomen was hard and swollen," says Emma Michel, assistant manager of the Richmond BC SPCA animal centre.
Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

Squamish vegan travel company recognized by PETA

World Vegan Travel is among those receiving the inaugural Animal-Friendly African Safaris Award.
B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children

B.C. pastor accused of sexual charges involving children

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A pastor who was servicing a Metro Vancouver church has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference against children. Police in New Westminster say they began an investigation after multiple reports came to them.
'It’s unbelievable': Metro Vancouver woman wins $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

'It’s unbelievable': Metro Vancouver woman wins $5-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot

"At first, I thought I won $5,000 but I was counting the zeroes and then the retailer said, ‘That’s $5 million!’”
Funding for Flight PS752 memorial announced following thousands-strong rally

Funding for Flight PS752 memorial announced following thousands-strong rally

Premier David Eby announced funding for a memorial that will honour the victims of the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 crash.