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Petition targets 'abusive and exploitative' birth tourism in Richmond

Petition targets 'abusive and exploitative' birth tourism in Richmond

Serge Biln, Ann Merdinyan, Robert Ingves, Kerry Starchuk and Gary Liu are among the core petitioners against birth tourism.
New heroin treatment could save lives and money, Vancouver study says

New heroin treatment could save lives and money, Vancouver study says

New heroin treatment could save lives and money, Vancouver study says. For those with severe addictions to opioids, methadone has become the go-to treatment option.
Matthew Good collapses at concert but plans to continue tour

Matthew Good collapses at concert but plans to continue tour

Raine Maida, right, of Our Lady Peace, and Matthew Good are pictured in Toronto on January 22, 2018. Matthew Good and Our Lady Peace are on a cross-country concert tour.
This guy created "the largest Rice Krispie square in Canada"

This guy created "the largest Rice Krispie square in Canada"

Tristin Hopper is a reporter whose name you're familiar with if you read the National Post. Most know this Edmontonian for his creative angles, authoring features you might not otherwise expect from this often-conservative publication.
Police rescue woman from waters off of Crab Park

Police rescue woman from waters off of Crab Park

Vancouver Police say they received a report on Saturday afternoon of a "distraught" woman walking out into the waters of Burrard Inlet from the beach at Crab Park.
VIDEO: RCMP seek witnesses to three-vehicle crash

VIDEO: RCMP seek witnesses to three-vehicle crash

RCMP are asking for the public to come forward with information as they continue to investigate a serious three-vehicle accident that forced the closure of parts of Hwy. 99 late Sunday afternoon. Photograph By PAT HEINEKEY B.C.
VPD adds 20 electric vehicles to fleet

VPD adds 20 electric vehicles to fleet

Photo Pexels The Vancouver Police Department is replacing its gas-powered vehicles with 20 electric Ford Focus hatchbacks.
Parking spots to be removed in Yaletown starting in April

Parking spots to be removed in Yaletown starting in April

The city is looking at eliminating some parking on Mainland and Hamilton streets in Yaletown in order to make access easier for the fire department.
British Columbia's economy is forecast to remain strong through 2020

British Columbia's economy is forecast to remain strong through 2020

Photo Shutterstock British Columbia is predicted to have solid economic growth through 2020 by a trade association of credit unions. Central 1 Credit Union says 2017 was a year of "stellar growth" and the positive momentum will continue in B.C.
Human rights hearing proceeds: Waiter argues his French culture behind firing

Human rights hearing proceeds: Waiter argues his French culture behind firing

Photo Shutterstock A waiter in British Columbia who is disputing his firing argues his French culture led to his dismissal. Guillaume Rey appealed to the B.C.