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BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

BC Coroners Services reports drop in illicit drug overdose deaths

The BC Coroners Service is reporting a steep drop in illicit drug overdose deaths and fentanyl-detected deaths in two updated reports. There were 90 suspected drug overdose deaths in January 2019, according to a news release.
B.C. broke 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada

B.C. broke 26 weather records and Squamish was the hottest place in Canada

"Squamish was the hottest place in Canada for the second day in a row yesterday"
Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

Huawei crisis spurs welcome rethink of Canada-China relations: expert

International rift over Meng Wanzhou case is a ‘gift’ that highlights incompatibility between Canada and authoritarian regime, says author Jonathan Manthorpe
Hotel proposal contemplated for “time capsule” in downtown New Westminster

Hotel proposal contemplated for “time capsule” in downtown New Westminster

A hotel proposal in downtown New Westminster includes an atrium that will bridge the old and the new.
Final super moon of the year illuminates Metro Vancouver skies this week

Final super moon of the year illuminates Metro Vancouver skies this week

‘Full Super Worm Moon’ a reference to time of year it occurs
New Westminster takes steps toward being a Sanctuary City

New Westminster takes steps toward being a Sanctuary City

New Westminster is taking the steps needed to become a designated Sanctuary City. Council has directed staff to develop a draft Sanctuary City policy and implementation plan.
Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

Bank of Canada wants you to touch its new $10 bills

The Bank of Canada is inviting people to touch the new $10 note featuring Viola Desmond to check out new security features. You can check all your polymer notes in the same way—feel, look and flip: Feel the smooth, unique texture of the note.
B.C. bid to control Trans Mountain shipments starts today

B.C. bid to control Trans Mountain shipments starts today

British Columbia's Court of Appeal will consider a key question regarding provincial powers in the political battle over the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project during a five-day hearing that starts today. The B.C.
Why you should make sure to thank your transit driver on March 18

Why you should make sure to thank your transit driver on March 18

Metro Vancouverites are known for our habit of saying “thank you” to our transit drivers when we step off buses, so for plenty of riders it’s just a natural daily reflex.
BC Supreme Court to grapple with jiu-jitsu lawsuit

BC Supreme Court to grapple with jiu-jitsu lawsuit

A martial arts instructor and his student are bound for B.C. Supreme Court following claims of negligence arising from a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament in North Vancouver.