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When Laurie Brooks received her second cancer diagnosis last year, she turned to psychedelic mushrooms to help her handle the anxiety of facing what might have been the end of her life.

In the wake of anti-racism and Black Lives Matter rallies across B.C. and the world, Black community groups are calling on party leaders to make anti-racism policies central to their election campaigns.

A staff member at Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence in New Westminster has tested positive for COVID-19. A Fraser Health rapid response team is at the site and communication with residents and families is underway, said a news release.

The Richmond-Queensborough election race will be a rematch between NDP candidate Aman Singh and the incumbent MLA Jas Johal, who is running for re-election for the BC Liberals.

The magic moon has inspired a rather dreamy, beautiful song by Canadian icon Neil Young, too.

There were 98 new infections reported overnight, while 119 people recovered and one died

School district plans to set aside $1.7 million to deal with potential emerging issues arising from the pandemic

Students across B.C. have launched a province-wide campaign to encourage young British Columbians to vote in this fall’s provincial election.

Time is running out to register to vote by phone or online. Voter registration by phone and online for the 2020 Provincial Election closes on Saturday, Sept. 26.

New Westminster city council is urging the province to support universal no-cost access to all prescription contraception – just in time for World Contraception Day. At its Sept. 14 meeting, council unanimously passed a motion by Coun.