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West Van dad voices concern over needles found in school playground

West Van dad voices concern over needles found in school playground

The needles were found near an elementary school as debate rages about the province's plan to restrict drug use in more public spaces
District of North Van moves two affordable housing projects ahead

District of North Van moves two affordable housing projects ahead

North Vancouver District is advancing housing projects in the Lynn Creek and Inter River areas, but the public will have their say first.
B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

Over two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.
Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.
Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

All 11 cities in region see increases over previous homeless count in 2020.
Port approves Seaspan drydock expansion on North Van waterfront

Port approves Seaspan drydock expansion on North Van waterfront

Residents of neighbouring condo towers are disappointed in the decision to expand the drydock facilities to the west
British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

The SPCA said all the animals on site, including nine dogs and two cats, were living near piles of rotting flesh from deer and elk and did not have access to adequate shelter.
West Vancouver No. 2 in Canada for income inequality, study finds

West Vancouver No. 2 in Canada for income inequality, study finds

The StatCan data measures income reported in the country, which can leave out other sources of wealth