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B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

No use of street drugs will be allowed within six metres of building entrances and bus stops, as well as anywhere where children congregate
How ramping up drug testing could save lives

How ramping up drug testing could save lives

"Drug users need to be able to drop in somewhere to test their drugs any time, not have to plan for a week in advance," says Dana Larsen.
Woman who broke foot walking into Burnaby streetlight pole loses claim against city

Woman who broke foot walking into Burnaby streetlight pole loses claim against city

Tara Scott told the Civil Resolution Tribunal she broke her foot on a streetlight pole at Lougheed Highway and Government Street because the streetlight was burned out, the pole was painted black and tree branches made it hard to see.
Pattullo Bridge update: Overnight on-ramp closures in New West

Pattullo Bridge update: Overnight on-ramp closures in New West

Expect traffic changes in New Westminster this week as work on Pattullo Bridge replacement progresses
Crown seeks six-month jail term for Hastings racetrack corruption

Crown seeks six-month jail term for Hastings racetrack corruption

Darren Scott Young is a scapegoat for the racetrack and BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch problems preceding his arrival, lawyer says.
What’s happening in New West this weekend? Top picks for Oct. 6 to 8

What’s happening in New West this weekend? Top picks for Oct. 6 to 8

Octoberfest fun, a folk festival, a storytelling walk and a Salsa Social are among the happenings in New West this Thanksgiving Day long weekend
YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.
Ministry slams Surrey mayor for lack of leadership in police transition

Ministry slams Surrey mayor for lack of leadership in police transition

A leaked letter outlines examples of lack of action and statements of misinformation by Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and city council.
B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.
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.