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Provincial government introduces new vaping laws

Provincial government introduces new vaping laws

Higher taxes, packaging restrictions and nicotine limits proposed by B.C. NDP
Vancouver detectives locate stolen 330-pound bronze statue

Vancouver detectives locate stolen 330-pound bronze statue

A large, abstract statue of a figure on a horse has been returned to its rightful owner after it was stolen early in the morning on Nov. 4 .
Squamish Anti-Woodfibre group demonstrates during project update

Squamish Anti-Woodfibre group demonstrates during project update

Woodfibre, Fortis and the BC Oil and Gas Commission present timelines and employment plans
LNG provides ‘quick wins’ for global GHG reductions: IEA

LNG provides ‘quick wins’ for global GHG reductions: IEA

The world’s foremost global energy forecaster is projecting long-term growth for Alberta heavy crude of about 0.8% per year over the next 20 years, and significant potential for natural gas exports.
1,000 workers on site to start $40-billion LNG megaproject

1,000 workers on site to start $40-billion LNG megaproject

One year ago, the partners behind LNG Canada formally sanctioned the $40-billion project.
Squamish woman Cheryl Smith missing

Squamish woman Cheryl Smith missing

RCMP ask for public’s help
Black bear killed after twice being relocated from Whistler

Black bear killed after twice being relocated from Whistler

Adult male black bear displayed 'rapidly escalating defensive behaviour' and charged members of the public
Work on $5 million Squamish sea dike to begin

Work on $5 million Squamish sea dike to begin

Council chose its preferred design in a split decision
Supreme Court orders SLRD to reinstate permit for medical marijuana farm

Supreme Court orders SLRD to reinstate permit for medical marijuana farm

Court rules board unlawfully revoked building permit
Island parents want son’s drug death declared a poisoning

Island parents want son’s drug death declared a poisoning

A Courtenay couple whose 26-year-old son died after smoking fentanyl-laced heroin wants the coroner’s report on his death changed to say he was poisoned.