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Alcohol tax hike set to raise B.C. retail prices April 1

Alcohol tax hike set to raise B.C. retail prices April 1

Federal government set to increase excise taxes by 6.3 per cent
These Gibsons women have helped bring 20 Ukrainian families to the Coast

These Gibsons women have helped bring 20 Ukrainian families to the Coast

Meet just two of the women who fled the war with their kids and who are building new lives in Gibsons.
Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

Privacy commissioners to probe alleged TikTok user data disclosure

The commissioners are looking at whether valid and meaningful consent is being obtained for the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

'A safe place for us': Ukrainian couple describes fleeing home, new life in B.C.

A young Ukrainian couple has found safety in Vancouver as nightmares persist of their home country left in ruin by Russia's military invasion.
Pigeon poop is damaging the historic Samson V in New West

Pigeon poop is damaging the historic Samson V in New West

How are pigeon droppings damaging the Samson V museum?
Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

Nurse practitioners can now assess patients for involuntary mental-health admission

The change to the Mental Health Act, effective immediately, means patients and police no longer need to face possible hours-long waits for a physician.
Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Opinion: 104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?

Over 100 shark and ray species were recently added to an international treaty, known as the CITES list, to protect them from the threat of unsustainable and illegal trade.
New West police seize 52 kilograms of illicit cannabis during traffic stop

New West police seize 52 kilograms of illicit cannabis during traffic stop

New Westminster Police Department’s gang suppression unit seizes bags (and bags) of marijuana
'Highest percentage': Over a third of Canadians have lost their luggage while travelling

'Highest percentage': Over a third of Canadians have lost their luggage while travelling

“Even if you do get your lost or delayed baggage returned to you, it could be days without your gear, forcing you to fork out extra for vital travel essentials."
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall on air fryers due to burn hazard

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall on air fryers due to burn hazard

Check your air fryer.