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Magic mushroom shop opens in downtown Kelowna

Larger cities like Vancouver have had psilocybin shops operating openly, ignored by police who remain focused on harder street drugs and organized crime — no different than unlicensed cannabis dispensaries before legalization.

Oct 12, 2023 4:14 AM Read more >

'A devastating thing': Oak Bay resident loses $150,000 in romance scam

Man sent money to woman who claimed to love him

Oct 12, 2023 2:07 AM Read more >

Whistler's first (legal) cannabis retail store open for business

A Little Bud planning official grand opening celebration in Function Junction Oct. 21

Oct 11, 2023 4:49 PM Read more >

Feds kick in $1 million to B.C. tourism organizations

MP Patrick Weiler announced funds to Indigenous Tourism Association of BC, BC Parks Foundation and Tourism Bowen Island on Oct. 11 in Squamish.

Oct 11, 2023 4:13 PM Read more >

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes

VANCOUVER — The mayor of Vancouver set out a foundation on Wednesday to address the housing crisis in the city, while reducing barriers to building and streamlining regulations.

Oct 11, 2023 4:02 PM Read more >

Vancouver woman sues neighbour over 'privacy wall' blocking ocean view

Lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court is pursuing $30,000 plus $1,000 per day and costs.

Oct 11, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Nine vehicles damaged by vandals in Langford

Vehicles on the Grob Court cul de sac suffered damage that included smashed windows and tail lights, and dented doors

Oct 11, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Parks Canada confirms September death in Pacific Rim National Park

The Sept. 16 death was the second in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve this summer

Oct 11, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Accused of underage sex, Tyabji-Sandana admits he never asked for girl’s age

The jury is expected to begin deliberations on Thursday.

Oct 11, 2023 10:18 AM Read more >

BC United MLAs vow to 'take a chainsaw' to province's health-care regulations

“It’s a sad indictment when you have seniors in their eighties who say they literally can’t access primary care."

Oct 11, 2023 4:53 AM Read more >