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Police chiefs tell MPs public drug use is out of control after small amounts were decriminalized

'In the spirit of making lemonade when life hands you lemons, let’s acknowledge the excellent efforts of Sechelt Library’s volunteers, staff, executive and board for stepping up with grace and good humour during the recent flood/restoration challenge to provide exemplary and creative service to our community.'

'I have seen hundreds of females with no tails left, only a stub. They wore them down building their redds (nests), moving the gravel away so they can lay their eggs and then coming back to cover their precious legacy. In the spring, we see the evidence of the sacrifice when we witness the little fluttering fry emerging from the creek’s streambed!'

'We need less stuff and more quality of life. It is time to claim the Brave New World of the automated future we were promised, of more time to enjoy while the machines worked. '

Ottawa was dripping good news early, saving up for a tax-hike invoice later

B.C.’s proposed Legal Professions Act cuts into lawyers’ lucrative turf and reduces their control over their own oversight. But the complaints go beyond that.

'After ongoing debates about electric vehicles, the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association can now accept race entries again from EV owners who wish to compete at any of the three drag race Sundays in 2024.'

"Screaming" may be an understatement of how some MLAs recently voiced their frustration. Good thing there's no chamber this week, columnist Keith Baldrey says.