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B.C. lawyers reject 'climate conscious lawyering' policies

B.C. lawyers reject 'climate conscious lawyering' policies

When someone seeks legal help from a lawyer, is it the lawyer's duty to inform their client about the impact climate change may have on the matter before them? Most B.C. lawyers rejected such a notion at a recent meeting.
Home and walking tours to celebrate West Coast Modern design

Home and walking tours to celebrate West Coast Modern design

New this year is a walking tour of some iconic Ambleside buildings in West Van
Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

Kirk LaPointe: Canada set to become one of world’s worst democracies for news consumption

'Last week the government steamed ahead and passed Bill C-18. It taunted Facebook and Google as arrogant and was certain they were bluffing. This week it found out they weren’t,' writes Kirk LaPointe
Missing teen Esther Wang walks out of woods to family, no injuries

Missing teen Esther Wang walks out of woods to family, no injuries

The 16-year-old went missing on Tuesday while hiking at Golden Ears Park.
NDP government rejects request to release information on BC Housing investigation

NDP government rejects request to release information on BC Housing investigation

EY interviewed 24 people to produce a 50-page report that found the Crown corporation’s former CEO violated conflict of interest rules
Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

The mess continues and there is no end in sight
'Fear-based' substance-use education is failing — does this B.C. nurse have an answer?

'Fear-based' substance-use education is failing — does this B.C. nurse have an answer?

A nurse and researcher at the University of British Columbia says outdated substance-abuse education has been found to rely on marketing and ideological approaches instead of evidence.
B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juice

B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juice

A British Columbia health authority has issued a public warning after it says benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice sold in Chilliwack, B.C.
Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Can Metro Vancouver infrastructure keep pace with immigration?

Population growth, electrification create need for investment in region.
B.C. lawyer used burner phones to conceal clients' $31M from U.S. investigators

B.C. lawyer used burner phones to conceal clients' $31M from U.S. investigators

The law society panel determined the lawyer was helping his clients "hide and benefit from their ill-gotten gains."