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Vancouver police officers tackle issue of women and gangs

Vancouver police officers tackle issue of women and gangs

The only female gang frontline partnership in Canada, detectives Sandy Avelar and Anisha Parhar educate women on the risks of dating men involved in organized crime and the gang lifestyle.
'Vancouver is officially the "rattiest city in B.C."

'Vancouver is officially the "rattiest city in B.C."

Shutterstock Vancouver has been ranked the 'rattiest city in B.C.' for the second year in a row by pest control company Orkin Canada. "A lot of it comes down to Vancouver being a port city.
Alberta premier unhappy with Suzuki honorary degree but defends academic freedom

Alberta premier unhappy with Suzuki honorary degree but defends academic freedom

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley speaks during a press conference to discuss her meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C.
Former MCFD manager sentenced for child pornography

Former MCFD manager sentenced for child pornography

Edward Owen Berry. (via Prince George Citizen) A former manager with B.C.'s Ministry of Children and Family Development has been sentenced to eight months in jail followed by two years probation on child pornography charges.
B.C. set to introduce pot laws, but years of fine tuning likely, says minister

B.C. set to introduce pot laws, but years of fine tuning likely, says minister

Marijuana/Shutterstock British Columbia's solicitor general says the province's pending recreational marijuana legislation will be more evolutionary than set in stone.
Whistler residents are about to fly a helicopter around the world

Whistler residents are about to fly a helicopter around the world

The three-man crew will be keeping their followers updated though social media, daily vlogs and live tracking. They expect the trip to take 84 days.
UBC and dead woman's former gardener battle over her Burnaby home and cash

UBC and dead woman's former gardener battle over her Burnaby home and cash

This South Slope home formerly owned by Mary Ann Gordon has become the subject of a court fight between UBC and Gordon’s former gardener in a dispute over Gordon’s will.
Doctor sees healing power in psychedelic plant as Peru investigates deaths

Doctor sees healing power in psychedelic plant as Peru investigates deaths

Dr. Gabor Mate is seen in this undated handout photo.
B.C. researchers get patent to develop potential vaccine for syphilis

B.C. researchers get patent to develop potential vaccine for syphilis

A laboratory rapid test for syphilis is shown. Photo Shutterstock Researchers at the University of Victoria have been granted a patent to develop a potential vaccine against syphilis as rates for the sexually transmitted disease soar worldwide.
The story behind that floating lodge docked in Crab Park

The story behind that floating lodge docked in Crab Park

Photo Melissa Shaw Locals may have seen a floating building being towed though the harbour or spotted it docked in Crab Park. V.I.A.
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