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No one injured in Vancouver Harbour ship collision: Transport Canada

No one injured in Vancouver Harbour ship collision: Transport Canada

Transport Canada says two ships collided in Vancouver Harbour Sunday after one lost power, but no one was injured and no pollutants were released.
Squamish mom finds fentanyl-filled package near elementary school

Squamish mom finds fentanyl-filled package near elementary school

Police warn the public to never touch unknown substances and to alert them to such findings
BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

The BC Coroners Service is reporting a steep drop in illicit drug overdose deaths and fentanyl-detected deaths in two updated reports. There were 90 suspected drug overdose deaths in January 2019, according to a news release.
Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

International rift over Meng Wanzhou case is a ‘gift’ that highlights incompatibility between Canada and authoritarian regime, says author Jonathan Manthorpe
Vancouver cannabis retailers vying for early market dominance

Vancouver cannabis retailers vying for early market dominance

Canada’s largest private sellers jockeying for position to secure a toehold in the province
Squamish councillor remembers Ethiopian Airlines crash victim

Squamish councillor remembers Ethiopian Airlines crash victim

Coun. Eric Andersen recalls Peter deMarsh's forestry advocacy
High avalanche risk on the North Shore mountains

High avalanche risk on the North Shore mountains

Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada are warning anyone headed into the mountains to stay clear of avalanche terrain as warmer weather is putting the South Coast region at high risk for deadly slides.
B.C. bid to control Trans Mountain shipments starts today

B.C. bid to control Trans Mountain shipments starts today

British Columbia's Court of Appeal will consider a key question regarding provincial powers in the political battle over the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project during a five-day hearing that starts today. The B.C.
BC Supreme Court to grapple with jiu-jitsu lawsuit

BC Supreme Court to grapple with jiu-jitsu lawsuit

A martial arts instructor and his student are bound for B.C. Supreme Court following claims of negligence arising from a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in North Vancouver.
An ocean of plastic changes everything — even what we eat

An ocean of plastic changes everything — even what we eat

Nanaimo-bound expedition is trying to find out how tiny creatures that mistakenly dine on microplastics could affect the survival of wild salmon