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Success in B.C. battle for centre-right vote may be defined by age, says polling

Success in B.C. battle for centre-right vote may be defined by age, says polling

The BC Conservatives are polling significantly better among B.C. voters aged 18-34.
Rob Shaw: NDP has little to show for one year after drug decriminalization pilot

Rob Shaw: NDP has little to show for one year after drug decriminalization pilot

Province can point to fewer police interactions, drop in minor drug seizures – but little else
Opinion: Women still face gender inequalities at work post-pandemic

Opinion: Women still face gender inequalities at work post-pandemic

The most recent data from Statistics Canada shows that, while gender inequalities in the workplace remain fairly large between women and men, there are some notable exceptions.
15 Fairy Creek protesters face civil suit from logging company

15 Fairy Creek protesters face civil suit from logging company

Teal Cedar alleges they conspired to harm the logging company
Vancouver park commissioner seeks legal advice over mayor's move to abolish board

Vancouver park commissioner seeks legal advice over mayor's move to abolish board

Green Party's Tom Digby: "We are unfortunately forced into a situation not of our making."
B.C. lawyer alleged to have used AI program for case law

B.C. lawyer alleged to have used AI program for case law

Use of artificial intelligence programs in the legal system must meet the code of conduct requirements of the Law Society of BC, according to society guidance on AI.
B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

B.C. population to hit 7.9 million by 2046, as growth rate soars: report

Ministry of Municipal Affairs summarizes demographic data to help decide government policies and how services are developed.
Burnaby wants Parkland Refinery to foot $30K emergency response bill

Burnaby wants Parkland Refinery to foot $30K emergency response bill

'This is not how good neighbours behave,' Mayor Mike Hurley said.
B.C. health minister says investment in nuclear medicine will expand cancer care

B.C. health minister says investment in nuclear medicine will expand cancer care

VANCOUVER — The B.C. government says it's spending tens of millions of dollars to boost nuclear medicine amid forecasts that cancer diagnoses in the province will rise almost 50 per cent in the next decade.
Kelowna aerospace firm seals international deal with German manufacturer

Kelowna aerospace firm seals international deal with German manufacturer

Agreement gives KF Aerospace exclusive rights to market sell and lease Grob products