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B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

B.C. government urged to tighten regulations on illicit drug use in public spaces

"Currently, the province regulates where people can smoke tobacco, drink alcohol and use cannabis, but does not have rules about public use of other controlled substances," the resolution said.
How can I convince my company parental leave top-ups are a good investment?

How can I convince my company parental leave top-ups are a good investment?

My company doesn’t currently offer them and, as the business is doing well, I think they can afford it
Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Union of BC Municipalities proposes urgent reforms to tackle opioid crisis

Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization
Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Put monthly cellphone levy on 911 services, UBCM tells Victoria

Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge said system needed as B.C. faces more disasters and emergencies.
Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Short-term rentals eating up 19% of B.C. housing availability: study

Explosive growth in short-term rentals is having major impacts on rents and availability.
How parents can budget for their kids to play competitive sports

How parents can budget for their kids to play competitive sports

Parents need to consider whether it’s worth the financial effort and commitment to chauffeur kids out of town on weekends for tournaments.
Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Waiving taxes, fees key to building affordable housing, UBCM hears

Provincial government affordable housing cuts left 600,000-unit deficit, delegates told.
Port Moody woman sues Walmart for fall over forklift at Burnaby store

Port Moody woman sues Walmart for fall over forklift at Burnaby store

Port Moody resident Hoda Rashidi claims she suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung after a fall over a forklift inside the Walmart Supercentre at Lougheed Mall last year.
Wildlife advocates urge end to 'frivolous' beaver killings in B.C.

Wildlife advocates urge end to 'frivolous' beaver killings in B.C.

Beavers provide a host of ecological benefits, including sequestering carbon and minimizing flood risks, say The Fur-Bearers.
Letter: What role do property taxes play in Whistler’s housing woes?

Letter: What role do property taxes play in Whistler’s housing woes?

'It’s in the municipality’s best interest to keep the status quo. Why would they want to give themselves a pay cut?'
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