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Pickton evidence disposal application dismissed

Pickton evidence disposal application dismissed

Group's claims are "confusing, oblique, rambling and essentially mischievous,” judge finds
Vancouver police say manslaughter charge laid in death of harm reduction worker

Vancouver police say manslaughter charge laid in death of harm reduction worker

VANCOUVER — A 23-year-old Victoria man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a harm reduction worker in Vancouver. A statement from Vancouver police says Maximus Hayes was arrested Thursday in North Vancouver.
Downtown Vancouver sees huge spike in garbage, needles and graffiti

Downtown Vancouver sees huge spike in garbage, needles and graffiti

Granville Street strip a hotspot for discarded needles and graffiti
COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people: Henry

COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people: Henry

Virus has proven to be ‘quite stealthy,’ says Dr. Bonnie Henry
B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

B.C.'s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister

VANCOUVER — Mandatory reporting requirements are being imposed on wholesale gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers in British Columbia to ensure transparency and accountability on pricing.
Rent hike increase in B.C. is frozen, but province says landlords can evict

Rent hike increase in B.C. is frozen, but province says landlords can evict

VICTORIA — A payment plan has been set out for renters in British Columbia who haven't been able to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic as a government moratorium on evictions ends on Sept. 1. Renters in arrears between March 18 and Aug.
ALS drug funding approved for patients in B.C., up to 183 patients to benefit

ALS drug funding approved for patients in B.C., up to 183 patients to benefit

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry has negotiated an agreement with a manufacturer to allow for coverage of a drug used to slow the symptoms of ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. About 480 people in B.C.
B.C. COVID modelling shows potential second surge in September bigger than first

B.C. COVID modelling shows potential second surge in September bigger than first

Daily caseloads could reach 100 per day, surpassing B.C.'s pandemic peak back in April
B.C. parents outraged over 'disturbing' dolls some claim aim to sexualize children

B.C. parents outraged over 'disturbing' dolls some claim aim to sexualize children

One of the dolls has a button under her skirt that makes giggling and gasping sounds when you press it
More than one-third of British Columbians want tighter restrictions: poll

More than one-third of British Columbians want tighter restrictions: poll

38% of B.C. residents feel that restrictions “don’t go far enough.” while another 48% say the restrictions have been “about right.”
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