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B.C. local governments to ask province for more support over drug decriminalization

B.C. local governments to ask province for more support over drug decriminalization

Local politicians in British Columbia have passed all three resolutions addressing their concerns about the rollout of drug decriminalization polices in the province, including asking for more funding to help those who are addicted and expanding prohibitions to parks and sports fields. 
Vancouver group says they stopped gangs from profiting over $100K by selling cocaine, heroin and meth

Vancouver group says they stopped gangs from profiting over $100K by selling cocaine, heroin and meth

The police continue to look the other way.
Driver who crashed into oncoming car fell asleep at wheel: Campbell River RCMP

Driver who crashed into oncoming car fell asleep at wheel: Campbell River RCMP

Police say it was the second incident in a week where a driver fell asleep at the wheel and caused an accident
Head-on highway crash kills four BC Wildfire Service contractors returning from fire fight

Head-on highway crash kills four BC Wildfire Service contractors returning from fire fight

The highway was closed for hours, reopening late Tuesday morning.
Teacher loses credentials over intimate relationship with student

Teacher loses credentials over intimate relationship with student

Ian McKenzie, who taught social studies and PE in the Sooke School District, was found to have crossed professional boundaries with the student, then started a sexual relationship with them after graduation
Delta man has ‘extra’ special anniversary after big lotto win

Delta man has ‘extra’ special anniversary after big lotto win

Lotto 6/49 nets local resident $500,000
From waitlist to vacant seats in Camosun nursing program

From waitlist to vacant seats in Camosun nursing program

The college suspects a number of factors are at play, with some applicants from outside south Vancouver Island citing the challenge of finding affordable — or any — accommodation
Armed Kamloops robber back in jail weeks before sentencing

Armed Kamloops robber back in jail weeks before sentencing

Video surveillance shows James Robert Levi Black walking into the store armed with a gun. He points the weapon at a clerk and is then grabbed from behind by a customer.
Ex-camp counsellor warns parents of LGBTQ kids about Christian summer camp

Ex-camp counsellor warns parents of LGBTQ kids about Christian summer camp

Parents should be aware of the Crofton-based camp’s stance on sexuality before sending their kids there, former junior counsellor says
B.C. to introduce new disaster management laws to address preparedness, mitigation

B.C. to introduce new disaster management laws to address preparedness, mitigation

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's emergency management minister said the province will be ready to introduce "in the coming weeks" new laws to govern responses to increasingly frequent natural disasters such as wildfires and flooding.