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Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

VANCOUVER — Major groups representing businesses across Canada sounded the alarm on Saturday over the potential economic impact of a strike by British Columbia's port workers.
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics

Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics

Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Newcomer to Vancouver: Completed the Grouse Grind? You're one step closer to Vancouverite status

Newcomer to Vancouver: Completed the Grouse Grind? You're one step closer to Vancouverite status

In this regular column, North Shore News reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby shares the ups and downs of moving to Metro Vancouver, and all it entails.
Opinion: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

Opinion: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

With child and adolescent mental health problems on the rise, here is a a step-by-step guide for caregivers for recognizing signs of mental distress and responding with support and resources.
Rooming house revival: Canadian cities look to single-room homes amid housing crunch

Rooming house revival: Canadian cities look to single-room homes amid housing crunch

Rooming or boarding houses are regaining favour with some Canadian cities as a way to offset a lack of affordable homes, but experts warn there are pitfalls to the once-popular form of urban housing.
Here's when Metro Vancouver will see temperatures up to 27 C next week

Here's when Metro Vancouver will see temperatures up to 27 C next week

Don't forget to put on sunscreen!
8 tips for healthy grilling

8 tips for healthy grilling

Try cooking your meat in a cast-iron skillet on your grill top.
B.C. immigrants report lowest sense of belonging to Canada

B.C. immigrants report lowest sense of belonging to Canada

B.C. immigrant population records a lower sense of belonging to Canada than any other province, says Statistics Canada report.
Garden to table: Overwhelmed by purple

Garden to table: Overwhelmed by purple

Purple foods contain phytopigments credited with lowering inflammation, fighting cancer and many other health benefits, writes permaculture columnist Laura Marie Neubert
Kayaker sounds alarm over stinging jellyfish drifting toward Burnaby beach

Kayaker sounds alarm over stinging jellyfish drifting toward Burnaby beach

'I am very scared for swimmers and especially children,' local kayaker Ann Pickthall said about lion's mane jellyfish she has spotted near the swimming area at Barnet Marine Park.