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B.C.'s two-year lobbying ban for ministers, top officials starts May 1

B.C.'s two-year lobbying ban for ministers, top officials starts May 1

Shutterstock British Columbia's two-year prohibition on lobbying by former cabinet ministers and senior government officials takes effect May 1.
Smoking weed today? VCH has some 4/20 safety tips

Smoking weed today? VCH has some 4/20 safety tips

Damage from last year’s 4/20 rally at Sunset Beach caused the temporary closure of fields near Sunset Beach. Photograph By DAN TOULGOET Thousands are expected to gather at Sunset Beach to participate in the 4/20 rally in Vancouver today.
Support growing for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in British Columbia

Support growing for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in British Columbia

Support for the Kinder Morgan pipeline in British Columbia is rising significantly, according to a new study by the Angus Reid Institute.
Teamwork leads to arrest after armed robbery at Vancouver restaurant

Teamwork leads to arrest after armed robbery at Vancouver restaurant

Teamwork between a witness, transit and Vancouver police Thursday night led to the arrest of three armed robbery suspects.
Doctors warn of cannabis risks for pregnant or breastfeeding users

Doctors warn of cannabis risks for pregnant or breastfeeding users

Woman exhales after taking a hit from a bong during the annual 4/20 cannabis culture celebration at Sunset Beach in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday April 20, 2016.
Here’s what you need to know about today’s 4/20 road closures

Here’s what you need to know about today’s 4/20 road closures

Road closures, transit detours and seawall snafus are all in the offing as a result of today’s 4/20 events at Sunset Beach and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
B.C. regional district wonders 'Where Are U Now,' Justin Beaver

B.C. regional district wonders 'Where Are U Now,' Justin Beaver

Justin Beaver, a full-sized, stuffed beaver, used by naturalists during educational programs in parks across the Fraser Valley Regional District, east of Vancouver, is shown in a handout photo.
Living Situation: 'Hel' on traveling, cutting expenses and hula hooping

Living Situation: 'Hel' on traveling, cutting expenses and hula hooping

Photo contributed This is the first article in V.I.A's series looking at how people in the Lower Mainland are dealing with high housing costs. “Vancouver is crazy expensive.
Donations pour in for widowed Richmond dad of three

Donations pour in for widowed Richmond dad of three

A small ceremony took place at city hall Saturday morning to allow volunteers to hand over donations raised in the past week for Victor Yu, who lost his wife in childbirth at Richmond Hospital.
'The Sockeye Mother' author and illustrator attend Vancouver book launch

'The Sockeye Mother' author and illustrator attend Vancouver book launch

Photo Portage and Main Press The Sockeye Mother chronicles the life cycle of sockeye salmon from birth to death incorporating First Nation's culture and science with bright illustrations for kids.
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