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Police seize cannabis-infused candy mimicking popular name-brand snacks in B.C.

Police seize cannabis-infused candy mimicking popular name-brand snacks in B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — As Halloween approaches, police on Vancouver Island are urging the public to use caution after officers seized more than 120,000 cannabis-laced edibles, including chocolate and candies with packaging that mimics recognizable treats.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP tossed a lifeline after glimpsing political demise

Rob Shaw: BC NDP tossed a lifeline after glimpsing political demise

Premier David Eby faces two disparate choices upon returning to the legislature
Haida Gwaii buoy collects data for marine renewable energy research

Haida Gwaii buoy collects data for marine renewable energy research

A Floating Light Detection and Ranging (FLiDAR) Wind Sentinel buoy is anchored off a Haida Gwaii to collect data on wind, waves, and currents until September 2025.
Doctors seek end to sick-note requirement for short illnesses

Doctors seek end to sick-note requirement for short illnesses

The Canadian Medical Association says the notes are taking up too much of physicians’ time during a shortage of family doctors.
Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

In both cases, the animals were exhausted from thrashing around to get out of the netting and could have died a slow, painful death, said Wendy Ord
B.C. NDP wins razor-thin majority after marathon vote count; two recounts pending

B.C. NDP wins razor-thin majority after marathon vote count; two recounts pending

VICTORIA — The New Democrats and Premier David Eby were on track to win a bare majority government nine days after voters went to the polls in British Columbia, but the final verdict will still require two judicial recounts to become official.
Coast guard mission in North Pacific targets illegal fishers

Coast guard mission in North Pacific targets illegal fishers

Operation North Pacific Guard, a two-month mission aboard the Victoria-based Sir Wilfred Laurier, involved armed Canadian fisheries authorities boarding 15 international vessels.
Warrant issued for man on 40-year-old B.C. sex charges

Warrant issued for man on 40-year-old B.C. sex charges

Edward Hughes is charged with sexually assaulting a person and indecent assault of a male
B.C. strata breached duties in $2.1M building repair, judge rules

B.C. strata breached duties in $2.1M building repair, judge rules

Leaks were first noticed in 2000 and multiple reports suggested fixing problems but owners voted against the work.
Richmond man pleads not guilty in murder conspiracy case

Richmond man pleads not guilty in murder conspiracy case

Richard Charles Reed is charged with two charges of conspiracy to commit murder and one of attempting to pervert, defeat or obstruct justice.