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B.C. mushroom farms fined $650,000 for releasing 'lethal' effluence

B.C. mushroom farms fined $650,000 for releasing 'lethal' effluence

The Abbotsford farms must report to Environment and Climate Change Canada how it will prevent such a release from happening again.
Erectile dysfunction medications pose serious eye condition risks, UBC study finds

Erectile dysfunction medications pose serious eye condition risks, UBC study finds

A word of caution for people who use these medications on the regular.
Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

Why bad online reviews can sometimes be good for business

A new study shows that brand recognition among consumers is important in quelling negative online comments.
Surrey man in custody following shots fired investigation in Tsawwassen

Surrey man in custody following shots fired investigation in Tsawwassen

Delta Police describe the incident call as ‘highly volatile'
Lotto 6/49 jackpot of $18.7M won in Metro Vancouver

Lotto 6/49 jackpot of $18.7M won in Metro Vancouver

The winning ticket was bought in Surrey, while someone in Penticton and another in Langley also won big prizes in Wednesday's draw
Squamish resident found guilty under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Squamish resident found guilty under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

North Vancouver court judge rules the 29 dogs seized were kept in unsanitary conditions that caused distress.
Opinion: Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea

Opinion: Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea

Voting rights in Canada have changed over time to become more inclusive. Challenging age discrimination in Canada’s election system could be the next step in expanding and strengthening our democracy.
Crown wants jail for B.C. caregiver who neglected disabled woman

Crown wants jail for B.C. caregiver who neglected disabled woman

The disabled senior was 72 pounds when admitted to hospital
Local man dead after avalanche on Whistler Mountain

Local man dead after avalanche on Whistler Mountain

The 34-year-old was pronounced dead Tuesday at the base of West Ridge, in one of four inbound avalanches at Whistler Blackcomb in recent weeks
Squamish Nation approves changes to Eagle Mountain project certificate

Squamish Nation approves changes to Eagle Mountain project certificate

FortisBC asked both the Nation and province to OK changes that would extend the pipeline and change compressor station location, among other things.