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You inhale a 'brain-eating fungi' in Vancouver every day. Here's why that's usually OK

You inhale a 'brain-eating fungi' in Vancouver every day. Here's why that's usually OK

Zygomycosis often lives in soil and releases spores that people can breathe in through their noses.
Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

Panel recommends non-prescription opioids to prevent overdose deaths

A death review panel report on the overdose crisis recommends that community groups be allowed to hand out non-prescription drugs
Vancouver court challenge claims Canada failed to protect endangered birds

Vancouver court challenge claims Canada failed to protect endangered birds

A federal order to protect marbled murrelet nests — along with 24 other migratory bird species — failed to protect wider habitat they need to survive, hears justice.
B.C. lawyer from firm connected to alleged money launderer faces hearing

B.C. lawyer from firm connected to alleged money launderer faces hearing

The Law Society of BC says lawyer Xiuwen (Vincent) Ouyang moved $3 million through his trust account without sourcing the money or properly documenting his client despite "circumstances that were objectively suspicious."
Two B.C. teachers disciplined for inappropriate behaviour

Two B.C. teachers disciplined for inappropriate behaviour

Teacher gave student advice about dating and made comments about sex.
Squamish council meets with residents to discuss proposed budget

Squamish council meets with residents to discuss proposed budget

Squamish residents have time to submit feedback to the District of Squamish via its website and council members about the draft 2024-2028 financial plan.
Pemberton Meadows families say they are living in fear of nearby grizzly

Pemberton Meadows families say they are living in fear of nearby grizzly

Some parents report meeting their children at the bus with guns and trucks in tow after a recent close encounter
Squamish RCMP seizes fireworks and takes action on Halloween night

Squamish RCMP seizes fireworks and takes action on Halloween night

The night of Halloween took an unexpected turn as Squamish RCMP were inundated with calls reporting mischief and disturbances. 
Former Squamish Nation councillor jailed for fraud granted day parole

Former Squamish Nation councillor jailed for fraud granted day parole

Krisandra Jacobs must stay away from gambling among terms of day parole
Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

CFIB survey finds 32% of Western Canadian small businesses victim of theft or property damage.
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