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Rob Shaw: Feds wash hands of drug decriminalization, leaving BC NDP to face fallout

Rob Shaw: Feds wash hands of drug decriminalization, leaving BC NDP to face fallout

B.C. government is scrambling for cover as its decriminalization experiment crumbles
Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

OTTAWA — The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today. That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts.
Les Leyne: B.C.'s drug decriminalization experiment fizzles out

Les Leyne: B.C.'s drug decriminalization experiment fizzles out

Taking action implies moving forward, but the B.C. government is going backward and capitulating on decriminalization
B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

B.C. wildfire expert says rapid detection, action on fire starts key as climate warms

More should be spent on prevention and mitigation, including FireSmart initiatives, says wildfire researcher.
Canada squandering LNG export opportunities: EY

Canada squandering LNG export opportunities: EY

In the time Canada took to build one LNG plant, the U.S. built seven, approved 20
Feds urged to step up as B.C. fights invasive mussel threat

Feds urged to step up as B.C. fights invasive mussel threat

Infestation could cripple tourism and infrastructure, says Okanagan Basin Water Board
UBC president says endowment fund doesn't directly own stocks targeted by protesters

UBC president says endowment fund doesn't directly own stocks targeted by protesters

VANCOUVER — The president of the University of British Columbia says its endowment fund doesn't directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment on the Vancouver campus.
Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

Liberal foreign interference bill includes some 'good tools' for RCMP: commissioner

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani tried to play down suggestions Tuesday that a proposed new sabotage offence would allow authorities to stifle dissent by dismantling rail blockades or breaking up pipeline protests.
Indian envoy warns of 'big red line,' days after charges laid in Nijjar case

Indian envoy warns of 'big red line,' days after charges laid in Nijjar case

OTTAWA — India's envoy to Canada insists relations between the two countries are positive overall, despite what he describes as "a lot of noise.
Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to make public drug use illegal again

Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to make public drug use illegal again

OTTAWA — Public drug use became illegal in British Columbia once again on Tuesday, after the federal government granted the province's request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot.