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Two duplexes proposed for Gibsons Way defeated

Two duplexes proposed for Gibsons Way defeated

Council voted four to one to decline first reading of an application for 565 Gibsons Way
New B.C. public drug use restrictions will endanger lives, says advocacy group

New B.C. public drug use restrictions will endanger lives, says advocacy group

New provincial law on public drug use runs contrary to goals of decriminalization in many ways, says the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users.
Meet Rosella M. Leslie: Author and dementia care advocate coming to Sea to Sky libraries

Meet Rosella M. Leslie: Author and dementia care advocate coming to Sea to Sky libraries

Explore the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving in Leslie's new book. Join her at upcoming library events as she shares her wisdom, offering solace and guidance to those on a similar journey.
B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

B.C. climate tax credit set to increase this week

Over two million British Columbians are expected to receive the climate action tax credit. Here's how much money you will receive.
Proposed Sunnycrest Motel redevelopment to receive permits

Proposed Sunnycrest Motel redevelopment to receive permits

Gibsons council voiced support for a seven-storey apartment at 835 Gibsons Way
Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Weight-loss drugs increase risk of serious stomach problems, says B.C. study

Drugs such as Ozempic pose gastrointestinal risks for weight-loss seekers, according to a team of researchers from the University of B.C.
British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

Massive changes in the Pacific Ocean’s ecosystem are affecting salmon in ways never seen before
Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

The SPCA said all the animals on site, including nine dogs and two cats, were living near piles of rotting flesh from deer and elk and did not have access to adequate shelter.