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B.C.'s drug decriminalization doesn't apply to airports: YVR

B.C.'s drug decriminalization doesn't apply to airports: YVR

B.C.'s three-year drug decriminalization experiment kicked off today.
Metro Vancouver agency wants more RCMP officers at Vancouver's nude beach

Metro Vancouver agency wants more RCMP officers at Vancouver's nude beach

"The noticeable absence of a regular police presence posed challenges in responding to incidents involving drugs and alcohol and in closing [Wreck] beach at night."
Inquest into VPD officer Nicole Chan's suicide ends, jury ponders recommendations

Inquest into VPD officer Nicole Chan's suicide ends, jury ponders recommendations

Any recommendations made by the jury should be "reasonable, achievable and practical," said the presiding coroner Tuesday.
Travel advisory: Why the United States issued a new travel warning for Mexico

Travel advisory: Why the United States issued a new travel warning for Mexico

The Canadian government also advises travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico.
First Nations women overrepresented among B.C. toxic drug deaths: doctor

First Nations women overrepresented among B.C. toxic drug deaths: doctor

VICTORIA — Indigenous people, especially women, are dying from toxic drugs at disproportionately high rates in British Columbia as the overdose crisis continues "unabated," nearly seven years after the province first declared a public health emergenc
B.C. Ale Trail launches new 'Tasting Passports' for five Metro Vancouver areas

B.C. Ale Trail launches new 'Tasting Passports' for five Metro Vancouver areas

For fans of beers and getting things stamped!
Antiquing squabble shows billing error no excuse for not paying, rules B.C. tribunal

Antiquing squabble shows billing error no excuse for not paying, rules B.C. tribunal

Two parties must expressly agree to a final payment even when a billing error is made on a transaction, states a recent Civil Resolution Tribunal ruling.
Decriminalization begins in B.C. as coroners service releases overdose death data

Decriminalization begins in B.C. as coroners service releases overdose death data

Decriminalization of people with small amounts of illegal drugs for their own use has become a reality in British Columbia, but substance users and researchers say the change is expected to make little immediate difference because of a toxic drug supply.
Daughter using Instagram to find life-saving kidney donor for her Port Coquitlam father

Daughter using Instagram to find life-saving kidney donor for her Port Coquitlam father

Joshy Reddy is desperate to find a kidney for her father, who is a long-time Port Coquitlam resident.
Vancouver actor Seth Rogen invites people to hang out with him in L.A. home

Vancouver actor Seth Rogen invites people to hang out with him in L.A. home

Throw some pottery and "de-stock" his fridge.