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Letter: The horror show in our backyard

Letter: The horror show in our backyard

'There are a lot of strong feelings about this subject in Davis Bay. How do people feel about this little Brooklyn in their backyard?'
Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

Collectors expected to look for mintage from the Queen's final year

What comes next for the “heads” side of Canadian coins is up to the federal government to determine
UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

UBCM: Decriminalization of small amounts of narcotics coming Jan. 31

As of Jan. 31, adults who have 2.5 grams or less of certain illicit substances for personal use will no longer be arrested, charged or have their drugs seized.
B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

B.C. court rejects woman's attempt to dismiss $5,700 COVID test fine

Nora Donahue cited a lack of informed consent, a personal health privacy violation and a constitutional violation as her defence for refusing to take the test.
'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

'Pent-up demand' of pandemic pushes B.C. film sector to expand by $1.4B

The industry generated $4.8 billion for the provincial economy in 2021, according to a new report.
Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Opinion: The death of Queen Elizabeth: Canada became less British during her reign

Queen Elizabeth harnessed goodwill from Canadians mostly as an individual, rather than as the hereditary head of an institution. But her death will lead to debate about the relevance of the monarchy.
The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

The northern B.C. pipeline you’ve never heard of — Enbridge’s Westcoast Connector

First approved in 2014, the pipeline would ship up to 8.4 billion cubic feet of fracked gas every day. Now the company is seeking an extension until 2029 and applying to amend its route to avoid a Treaty 8 nation territory at the centre of a court ruling on the impacts of industry
Ocean fish stocks in danger without climate change action, say B.C. researchers

Ocean fish stocks in danger without climate change action, say B.C. researchers

Oceans have become warmer, more acidic and less oxygenated due to climate change and human activity.
Former B.C. resident Aaron Tucker on 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist

Former B.C. resident Aaron Tucker on 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist

The poet and novelist was born in Vernon and currently lives in Toronto.
B.C. police cracking down on distracted driving this month

B.C. police cracking down on distracted driving this month

Distracted driving fines start at $368 and four penalty points.